Marc Bolan & T. Rex (April 16, 2016) Born To Boogie – The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool 18th March 1972 2LP RSD

A limited Record Store Day release capturing two full T. Rex concerts from the legendary Empire Pool, Wembley on March 18, 1972. Released as a numbered double LP on lime green (5:30pm show) and yellow (8:30pm show) vinyl, this set showcases Marc Bolan & T. Rex at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex

Title: Born To Boogie – The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool 18th March 1972 Date: April 16, 2016 (Record Store Day) Label: Demon Records Format / Type: 2x LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Colored Vinyl

Country: UK Catalogue: DEMREC131 Limited to: 2000 numbered copies

TRACK LIST

The 5.30pm Concert (Lime Green Vinyl) Side A

1. Rosko’s Intro (Emperor Rosko)

2. Cadillac

3. Jeepster

4. Baby Strange

5. Spaceball Ricochet

6. Girl

7. Cosmic Dancer

Side B

1. Telegram Sam

2. Hot Love

3. Get It On

4. ‘Just One More?’ (Emperor Rosko)

5. Summertime Blues

The 8.30pm Concert (Yellow Vinyl) 

Side C

1. Rosko’s Intro (Emperor Rosko)

2. Cadillac

3. Jeepster

4. Baby Strange

5. Spaceball Ricochet

6. Girl

7. Cosmic Dancer

Side D

1. Telegram Sam

2. Hot Love

3. Get It On

4. ‘One More Time?’ (Emperor Rosko)

5. Summertime Blues

THE STORY 

Recorded live at the Empire Pool, Wembley on March 18, 1972 during two shows, this double LP presents the complete concerts in their raw glory. The set captures T. Rex riding the wave of massive commercial success with high-energy performances of their biggest hits.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

Released for Record Store Day 2016 in a strictly limited run of 2,000 numbered copies. The lime green vinyl contains the 5:30pm concert, while the yellow vinyl features the 8:30pm show. A perfect document of T. Rex in full flight during their imperial phase.

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan – Vocals, Guitar

• Mickey Finn – Hand Percussion, Congas

• Steve Currie – Bass

• Bill Legend – Drums

PRODUCTION 

Produced by: Tony Visconti

Recorded live: March 18, 1972 at Wembley Empire Pool

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves

• Numbered limited edition

• Striking film-strip style artwork

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS 

Front cover: Black & white film-strip design with Marc Bolan riding a tiger statue. Bold “T.REX BORN TO BOOGIE” title and red box detailing the motion picture and extras.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Born To Boogie Blu-ray / DVD (2024)

• Truck Off (2006)

• T. Rex studio albums 1972 (The Slider)

SOURCES Discogs, Demon Records.

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