Marc Bolan And T. Rex (September 16, 1991) – The Ultimate Album UK: CD

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The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album issued by Telstar on September 16, 1991. Released in the United Kingdom on CD, LP and cassette, the collection brought together key recordings from throughout Marc Bolan's career with Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex.

The compilation combines major hit singles with notable album tracks, offering a broad overview of Bolan's musical journey from the late 1960s through the glam rock era..

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RECORDING

The album consists of previously released studio recordings originally recorded by Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex.

The collection spans material from both the psychedelic folk period and the band's chart-dominating glam rock years.

STYLE & THEMES

The compilation presents the evolution of Marc Bolan's songwriting, beginning with acoustic and mystical Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings before moving into the electric boogie and glam rock sound that made T. Rex internationally successful.

The track selection balances major chart hits with deeper catalogue favourites.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• 20th Century Boy — Opening the compilation with one of Bolan's signature recordings.

• Metal Guru — Classic UK hit single.

• I Love To Boogie — Late-period T. Rex favourite.

• Deborah — Early Tyrannosaurus Rex classic.

• New York City — Hit single from the latter part of Bolan's career.

• Telegram Sam — UK chart-topper.

• Hot Love — One of T. Rex's defining recordings.

• Dreamy Lady — Mid-1970s single release.

• One Inch Rock — Early Marc Bolan composition.

• The Soul Of My Suit — Included from the later catalogue.

• London Boys — Non-album single.

• Ride A White Swan — The breakthrough T. Rex hit.

• Get It On — International success and one of Bolan's best-known recordings.

• Light Of Love — Mid-1970s hit recording.

• Children Of The Revolution — Stand-alone glam rock anthem.

• Jeepster — Essential Electric Warrior era classic.

• Laser Love — Later-period single.

• Zip Gun Boogie — Title track from the Bolan's Zip Gun era.

• The Groover — Non-album hit single.

• King Of The Rumbling Spires — Transitional recording from the Tyrannosaurus Rex period.

• Plateau Skull — Early Marc Bolan composition.

• Truck On (Tyke) — Hit single from 1973.

• Solid Gold Easy Action — Glam-era favourite.

• Teenage Dream — One of Bolan's most celebrated later compositions.

RELEASE HISTORY

The album was released by Telstar on September 16, 1991.

Issued on CD, LP and cassette, the compilation was marketed as a career-spanning retrospective covering both Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex recordings.

This chronicle covers the CD edition only.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter

PRODUCTION

Label: Telstar

Catalogue Number: TCD 2539

Barcode: 5014469525399

Format: CD Album

Country: UK

NOTES

• Released on September 16, 1991.

• Covers material from both Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex.

• Issued by Telstar on CD, LP and cassette.

• This entry relates specifically to the CD edition (TCD 2539).

• Includes 24 tracks spanning Marc Bolan's career.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE (CD EDITION)

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Marc Bolan And T. Rex	The Ultimate Collection	Telstar	UK	TCD 2539	September 16, 1991	CD Album

TRACKLIST TABLE

No.	Title
1	20th Century Boy
2	Metal Guru
3	I Love To Boogie
4	Deborah
5	New York City
6	Telegram Sam
7	Hot Love
8	Dreamy Lady
9	One Inch Rock
10	The Soul Of My Suit
11	London Boys
12	Ride A White Swan
13	Get It On
14	Light Of Love
15	Children Of The Revolution
16	Jeepster
17	Laser Love
18	Zip Gun Boogie
19	The Groover
20	King Of The Rumbling Spires
21	Plateau Skull
22	Truck On (Tyke)
23	Solid Gold Easy Action
24	Teenage Dream

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