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T. Rex (November 1, 1975) – Marc's Christmas Bop Single: UK
Marc's Christmas Box was planned as a seasonal T. Rex single for release during November 1975 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label as catalogue number MARC 12. Although label artwork was prepared and release plans were evidently advanced, the single was ultimately withdrawn before any commercial pressing took place. The proposed release was centred around "Christmas Bop", a festive recording written and produced by Marc Bolan. The project was abandoned following concerns that the song

1973
Nov 1, 19753 min read


T. Rex (September 26, 1975) – "Dreamy Lady" b/w "Do You Wanna Dance?" Single: United Kingdom
Released on September 26, 1975, T. Rex Disco Party, subtitled Bolan's Jive In '75, was issued as a 7-inch extended-play single by EMI Records on the T. Rex Wax Co. label. The release arrived during a period when Marc Bolan was actively reshaping T. Rex's sound, incorporating stronger disco, soul and R&B influences into the band's music. Appearing between Bolan's Zip Gun and Futuristic Dragon, the EP captured Bolan's growing interest in dance-oriented rhythms and contemporary

1975
Sep 25, 19753 min read


T. Rex (October 1, 1974) – Precious Star Promo Single: US
Released in October 1974 on Casablanca Records as catalogue number NB 810, Precious Star was issued in the United States as a promotional single to support the recently released American album Light Of Love. Unlike a standard commercial release, the promotional edition featured the same song on both sides of the record, with one side presented in mono and the other in stereo. Both sides were identified as "A" sides and carried "Promotion Not For Sale" designation. The single

1974
Sep 30, 19743 min read


T. Rex (May 1, 1974) – "Think Zinc" b/w "Liquid Gang" Single: GER/SPA
Released in May 1974 by Ariola in Germany and Spain, "Think Zinc" was issued as a single from Marc Bolan and T. Rex's 1974 album Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow – A Creamed Cage In August. The release paired the album track "Think Zinc" with "Liquid Gang", another recording from the same creative period. Both tracks reflected the increasingly experimental direction Bolan was pursuing during the mid-1970s, incorporating elements of soul, funk and contemporary Amer

1974
Apr 30, 19743 min read


Marc Bolan And T. Rex (January 28, 1974) – Teenage Dream b/w Satisfaction Pony Single: UK
Released on January 28, 1974 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label through EMI Records, Teenage Dream marked a significant moment in Marc Bolan's career. The single became the first release credited to Marc Bolan And T. Rex, rather than simply T. Rex, reflecting Bolan's increasing desire to place himself at the centre of the band's identity. Issued as catalogue number MARC 7, the single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. Although no longer achieving the chart heights of T. Rex's p

1974
Jan 28, 19744 min read


T. Rex (October 4, 1972) – "The Slider" b/w "Rock On" Single: US
Released in the United States on October 4, 1972 through Reprise Records, "The Slider" was issued as a standalone single taken from T. Rex's acclaimed album The Slider. At a time when T. Rex were enjoying enormous success in the United Kingdom and Europe, Reprise Records continued efforts to establish Marc Bolan and the group in the American market. The title track from The Slider was selected as the A-side and paired with "Rock On", another track from the same album. Althoug

1972
Oct 3, 19723 min read


T. Rex (November 5, 1971) – Jeepster b/w Life's A Gas Single: UK
Released on November 5, 1971 by Fly Records, Jeepster was issued as the third single from Electric Warrior and became another major hit for T. Rex during the height of T. Rextasy. The single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and continued the extraordinary commercial momentum generated by "Hot Love" and "Get It On". The release became controversial because Marc Bolan had already agreed a new deal with EMI and was preparing to launch his own T. Rex Wax Co. label. Bolan rep

1971
Nov 5, 19715 min read


T. Rex (September 10,1971) – "Jeepster" b/w "Life’s a Gas" Format: UK
Issued as a limited‑edition promotional single, this early 7" pressing of Jeepster marked the first UK appearance of the track on vinyl. Released on 10 September 1971, the promo was circulated exclusively to radio and industry contacts to build anticipation for the forthcoming Electric Warrior album. The pairing of Jeepster with Life’s a Gas showcased Marc Bolan’s transition from acoustic mysticism into the confident electric glam sound that defined T. Rex’s rise. Both tracks

1971
Sep 9, 19712 min read


T. Rex (February 12, 1971) – Hot Love b/w Woodland Rock / The King Of The Mountain Cometh Single: UK
Released on February 12, 1971 through Fly Records, Hot Love became T. Rex's first UK number one single and the record that transformed Marc Bolan from a rising star into a national phenomenon. Following the success of Ride A White Swan, the single spent six weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart and became one of the defining records of the early 1970s. The release marked several important firsts in the group's history. It was the first T. Rex single to feature Steve Currie

1971
Feb 11, 19716 min read


T. Rex (October 9, 1970) – Ride A White Swan b/w Is It Love / Summertime Blues Single UK
Released on October 9, 1970, Ride A White Swan became the first release issued under the name T. Rex and marked the beginning of Marc Bolan's transformation from the folk-psychedelic world of Tyrannosaurus Rex into the streamlined electric sound that would soon dominate the British charts. Issued on Fly Records as catalogue number BUG 1, the single became the breakthrough record that launched T. Rex into mainstream success. The release reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart an

1970
Oct 8, 19703 min read
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