Marc Bolan (Early 2015) – Song For A Soldier / Reality Single UK: Reproduction 7"
This unofficial reproduction single was manufactured during early 2015 using photocopies of the original EMIDISC acetate labels for Marc Bolan's 1965 recordings Song For A Soldier and Reality.
The release was created to resemble the original acetates and serves as a reminder for collectors to exercise caution when purchasing purported original acetates. Despite reproducing the appearance of the rare 1965 discs, this release is a modern reproduction rather than an authentic studio acetate from the Decca era.
Examples are known in both standard black vinyl and red vinyl.
RECORDING
The recordings reproduced on this release originate from sessions recorded at Decca Studios, Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, London.
The original recordings were produced by Jim Economides.
The label artwork reproduces the handwritten titles and artist credits found on the original EMIDISC acetates.
STYLE & THEMES
The reproduction preserves two examples of Marc Bolan's earliest surviving recordings from the pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex period.
Its primary appeal lies in recreating the appearance of the original acetates rather than presenting previously unavailable audio material.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Song For A Soldier – Reproduction of the original December 30, 1965 EMIDISC acetate recording.
• Reality – Reproduction of the original December 30, 1965 EMIDISC acetate recording.
RELEASE HISTORY
This reproduction single was manufactured during early 2015.
The release combines two songs that originally existed as separate single-sided EMIDISC acetates dated December 30, 1965.
Unlike the original acetates, this reproduction presents both recordings on a single double-sided record.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, songwriter
Jim Economides — producer (original recordings)
Mike Leander — handwritten label text on original acetates
PRODUCTION
Producer: Jim Economides (original recordings)
Studio: Decca Studios
Location: Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, London
Format: Double-Sided Reproduction Single
Manufacturing Date: Early 2015
Country: UK
NOTES
• Manufactured during early 2015.
• Not an original 1965 acetate.
• Created using photocopies of the original acetate labels.
• Reproduces the appearance of the original EMIDISC discs.
• Combines Song For A Soldier and Reality onto a single record.
• Available in both black vinyl and red vinyl versions.
• No run-out etchings are present.
• No indication identifying Side One or Side Two is present.
• Collectors are advised to exercise caution when purchasing online.
• The release can closely resemble a genuine acetate at first glance.
• The original handwritten titles and artist credits were written by Mike Leander on the authentic 1965 acetates.
• The original recordings were recorded on December 30, 1965.
• The original recordings were produced by Jim Economides.
RELATED RELEASES
• Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Song For A Soldier Single UK: Acetate
• Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Reality Single UK: Acetate
• Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Highways Single UK: Acetate
• Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Rings Of Fortune Single UK: Acetate
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Country | Date | Format | Notes |
UK | Early 2015 | Reproduction 7" Single | Black Vinyl |
UK | Early 2015 | Reproduction 7" Single | Red Vinyl |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Tracklisting |
Reproduction 7" Single | Side One • Song For A Soldier Side Two • Reality |
SPECIAL PRESSINGS & VARIANTS
Variant | Notes |
Black Vinyl Reproduction | Manufactured during 2015 |
Red Vinyl Reproduction | Manufactured during 2015 |
Acetate Label Reproduction | Uses photocopies of original EMIDISC labels |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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