Marc Bolan (August 1967) – Jasper C. Debussy Acetate UK: Single-Sided Acetate
This rare single-sided SPOT acetate preserves Jasper C. Debussy, one of twelve recordings completed by Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took during two recording sessions held at Spot Studios during August 1967.
These sessions represent a key turning point in Bolan's artistic development and document the earliest stages of the musical partnership that would soon become Tyrannosaurus Rex.
RECORDING
The recording was produced by Simon Napier Bell.
Recording took place at Spot Studios, South Molton Street, London.
Jasper C. Debussy was one of twelve songs recorded during the August 1967 sessions.
The surviving acetate carries a handwritten title and artist identification on a yellow SPOT Studios label.
STYLE & THEMES
The August 1967 sessions marked a significant creative step for Marc Bolan. According to the supplied source, it was during these recordings that Bolan began developing the distinctive "Baa Baa Black Sheep" vocal style that became a defining feature of early Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Jasper C. Debussy
PRODUCTION
Producer: Simon Napier Bell
Studio: Spot Studios
Location: South Molton Street, London
Artist: Marc Bolan with Steve Peregrin Took
Format: Single-Sided Acetate
Date: August 1967
NOTES
• One of twelve songs recorded during two August 1967 sessions.
• Recorded with Steve Peregrin Took.
• Produced by Simon Napier Bell.
• Issued as a single-sided SPOT acetate.
• Features handwritten title and artist information.
• Represents the formative Tyrannosaurus Rex period.
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Tracklisting |
Single-Sided Acetate | Side One • Jasper C. Debussy |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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