Marc Bolan And T. Rex (January 1, 1985) – Solid Gold Boogie Boy Album UK: LP, TC.
olid Gold Boogie Boy is a compilation album released by Warwick Records in 1985 as part of the Warwick Reflection Series. Issued in the United Kingdom, the album brings together recordings from across Marc Bolan's career, featuring material from both Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex.
The compilation focuses on many of Bolan's best-known recordings while also including selected album tracks from different periods of his catalogue.
The album consists of previously released studio recordings licensed to Warwick Records.
Most of the material was written by Marc Bolan, with the exception of Summertime Blues, written by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart.
STYLE & THEMES
The collection traces the evolution of Marc Bolan's music from the late Tyrannosaurus Rex era through the height of T. Rex's glam rock success and into the band's later recordings.
The track selection balances major hit singles, fan favourites and deeper catalogue tracks, reflecting the variety of Bolan's songwriting.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Hot Love — One of T. Rex's defining hit singles.
• Ride A White Swan — The breakthrough recording that launched T. Rex to mainstream success.
• Debora — Early Tyrannosaurus Rex favourite.
• The Motivator — Recording from the later T. Rex catalogue.
• Beltane Walk — Representative of Bolan's transitional period.
• Woodland Rock — Early Tyrannosaurus Rex composition.
• Summertime Blues — Interpretation of the Eddie Cochran classic.
• Telegram Sam — UK chart-topping glam rock anthem.
• Solid Gold Easy Action — Hit single that inspired the album title.
• 20th Century Boy — One of Marc Bolan's signature recordings.
• I Love To Boogie — Popular late-period T. Rex single.
• Chariot Choogle — Glam-era album favourite.
• Tenement Lady — Recording from Bolan's later years.
• Casual Agent — Final-period T. Rex recording.
RELEASE HISTORY
The album was released by Warwick Records in 1985.
Issued as part of the Warwick Reflection Series, it was available on LP and cassette formats in the UK.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter
PRODUCTION
Label: Warwick Records
Series: Warwick Reflection Series
Catalogue Number: WW 2007
Barcode: 5012106120075
Format: LP, Compilation
Country: UK
Licensed From: Philip H.A. Bailey (PHAB)
Distributed By: Warwick Distribution Ltd.
Lacquer Cut By: BilBo
Lacquer Cut At: Tape One
Plated At: Musitech
Sleeve Design: Mark Jessett
NOTES
• Released as part of the Warwick Reflection Series.
• Published by Westminster Music Ltd. (Tracks A1-A6).
• Summertime Blues published by Cinephonic Music Ltd.
• Tracks B1-B7 published by Wizard Publishing Ltd.
• Licensed from Philip H.A. Bailey (PHAB).
• Made and printed in the UK.
• Features material from both Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan And T. Rex | Solid Gold Boogie Boy | Warwick Records | UK | WW 2007 | 1985 | LP |
Marc Bolan And T. Rex | Solid Gold Boogie Boy | Warwick Records | UK | WW4 2007 | 1985 | Cassette |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | WW 2007 | Side One • Hot Love • Ride A White Swan • Debora • The Motivator • Beltane Walk • Woodland Rock • Summertime Blues |
LP | WW 2007 | Side Two • Telegram Sam • Solid Gold Easy Action • 20th Century Boy • I Love To Boogie • Chariot Choogle • Tenement Lady • Casual Agent |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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