This brief album review assesses The Unobtainable T. Rex, a compilation collecting B-sides and lesser-known recordings by T. Rex and Marc Bolan. The reviewer presents the release as a specialist collection aimed primarily at dedicated fans of the late glam rock star. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: October 3, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading "B-Side Bolan", the review focuses on The Unobtainable T. Rex (EMI), a compilation bringing together

The Unobtainable T. Rex is a compilation album released by EMI in September 1980. Issued as part of the EMI NUT series, the collection gathered together recordings associated with Marc Bolan and T. Rex that were less widely available at the time of release. The album draws material from various stages of the band's career and combines original Marc Bolan compositions with a selection of cover versions. The compilation was assembled by Colin Miles and issued several years afte