Marc Bolan (Early 1967) – "Black & White Incident" b/w "Cat Black" Single UK: Double-Sided Acetate
This early 1967 double-sided acetate pairs the recordings "Incident" and "Cat Black". Produced by Simon Napier-Bell, the disc represents one of a series of early studio recordings created during Marc Bolan's formative recording period. The acetate format indicates that the recordings were prepared as reference or demonstration discs rather than as a standard commercial release.
The tracks were recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London, and subsequently cut at the Radio Luxembourg Recording Studios in Mayfair, London.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Black & White Incident — Featured as the opening side of this early 1967 acetate recording. The track was produced by Simon Napier-Bell and formed part of the recording sessions held at De Lane Lea Studios before being transferred to acetate at Radio Luxembourg Recording Studios.
• Cat Black — Appearing on the reverse side of the acetate, this recording originated from the same studio project and was produced by Simon Napier-Bell.
RELEASE HISTORY
Dating from early 1967, this recording was issued as a double-sided acetate featuring "Incident" on Side 1 and "Cat Black" on Side 2. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell, the acetate was recorded at De Lane Lea Studios in Kingsway, London, before being cut at the Radio Luxembourg Recording Studios in Mayfair, London.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — Vocals, Guitar
PRODUCTION
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan | Incident / Cat Black | UK | Early 1967 | Double-Sided Acetate |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
Double-Sided Acetate | Side 1. Incident Side 2. Cat Black |
NOTES
Exact release date unknown.
Recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London.
Cut at the Radio Luxembourg Recording Studios, Mayfair, London.
Early 1967 double-sided acetate.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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