Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was reissued in the United States in 2019 by Spirit Music Group and UMe. Originally released in 1974, the album marked a significant transitional period in Marc Bolan's career, blending the established T. Rex sound with new musical influences and an expanded stage presentation. Issued under the billing Marc Bolan & T. Rex, the album remains one of the most distinctive releases in the group's catalogue. RECORDING The album was origi

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was released digitally on August 21, 2015, by Spirit Music Group as a remastered edition of the classic 1974 T. Rex album. Originally issued during a period of transition for Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the album showcased a broader musical palette, blending glam rock with soul, funk and pop influences. The release reflected Bolan's desire to expand the T. Rex sound beyond the formula that had brought international success during the ea

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

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