T. Rex (September 6, 2019) Live Version)" b/w "Rip Off (Alternative Version)" Single: United Kingdom
Updated: Sep 6
Issued on September 6, 2019, this limited‑edition red vinyl single presents two alternative versions from the Electric Warrior era.
Released as part of Easy Action Records’ ongoing T. Rex archival programme, the single highlights previously unavailable mixes that offer a deeper look into Marc Bolan’s creative process. With only 500 copies pressed, it stands as a highly collectible item for fans and completists.
RECORDING
Both tracks originate from the Electric Warrior sessions, presented here in alternative versions that reveal different production choices and performance nuances. These mixes provide insight into Bolan’s studio experimentation during one of his most influential periods.
STYLE & THEMES
The A‑side revisits Get It On with an alternate arrangement that emphasises the raw, evolving texture of the track. The B‑side, Rip Off, appears in an alternative form that showcases the heavier, more chaotic edge of Bolan’s glam‑rock sound.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Get It On (Alternative Version) — An archival alternate mix offering a fresh perspective on one of Bolan’s most iconic tracks.
• Rip Off (Alternative Version) — A different take on the Electric Warrior album closer, highlighting the track’s raw energy.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released September 6, 2019 in the UK as a limited edition red 7" vinyl single. Catalogue number EA45043.
Limited to 500 copies. Part of Easy Action Records’ T. Rex archival series.
Artist: T. Rex
Title: Get It On (Alternative Version) Label: Easy Action Records Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: EA45043
Date: September 6, 2019
Format: 7" Single (Limited Edition Red Vinyl)
Tracklist (7"):
A — Get It On (Alternative Version)
B — Rip Off (Alternative Version)
Notes: A limited edition red vinyl pressing of 500 copies. Part of Easy Action Records’ T. Rex archival programme.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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