The Slider was originally released in July 1972 following a remarkable run of three chart-topping T. Rex albums. Arriving at the height of the phenomenon known as "T. Rextasy", the album captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the peak of their commercial and creative success. The record provided a defining snapshot of the period and demonstrated the enduring appeal of T. Rex across generations. It included two UK number one singles, Telegram Sam and Metal Guru, and was the first a