Marc Bolan (October 1, 1985) – Till Dawn Double Album UK: LP,TC.

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Till Dawn is a compilation album released by Marc On Wax in October 1985. Issued in a gatefold sleeve, the release combines newly remixed Marc Bolan recordings with an acoustic radio session recorded in Los Angeles during February 1972.

The collection was designed to present both studio reinterpretations and rare live acoustic performances, offering a different perspective on Bolan's catalogue.

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The compilation combines new remixes featuring newly recorded drum tracks by Bill Legend with recordings from a 1972 USA radio session.

The acoustic material originates from a Los Angeles radio appearance recorded during February 1972 and captures Marc Bolan performing a selection of songs from the Electric Warrior era in a stripped-back format.

An additional interview disc featuring Marc Bolan in conversation with Michael Cuscuna was issued to members of the Official Marc Bolan Fan Club when ordered through the club.

STYLE & THEMES

The album presents two distinct sides of Marc Bolan's music.

The first record focuses on remixed versions of familiar T. Rex recordings, while the second record concentrates on acoustic performances that highlight Bolan's songwriting and vocal delivery without the full electric band arrangements.

The accompanying interview material provides further insight into the period surrounding Electric Warrior.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Till Dawn Intro — Opening introduction.

• Mad Donna — Remixed performance.

• New York City — Glam-era T. Rex classic.

• Born To Boogie — Signature boogie-rock recording.

• Metal Guru — One of T. Rex's best-known hit singles.

• Till Dawn — Title recording.

• Children Of The Revolution — Classic anthem revisited.

• Laser Love — Late-period T. Rex recording.

• Think Zinc — Glam-era studio favourite.

• Venus Loon — Album track from Bolan's mid-1970s catalogue.

• Till Dawn Reprise — Closing reprise.

• Spaceball Ricochet — Acoustic USA radio session performance.

• Jeepster — Acoustic interpretation.

• Cosmic Dancer — Extended acoustic performance.

• Main Man — Live acoustic recording.

• Ballrooms Of Mars — Acoustic version.

• Mystic Lady — Radio session performance.

• Girl — Acoustic arrangement.

• Baby Strange — Acoustic performance recorded in 1972.

• Electric Warrior Interview — Marc Bolan talking with Michael Cuscuna during 1972.

BONUS TRACKS

• Electric Warrior Interview: Marc Bolan Talking To Michael Cuscuna (1972)

RELEASE HISTORY

The album was issued by Marc On Wax in 1985 as a double LP compilation.

A special three-LP edition added the interview disc, while cassette, Japanese vinyl and later Japanese CD editions were also released.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar

Bill Legend — newly recorded drum tracks on remixed material

Steve Street — engineer

Michael Cuscuna — interview participant

PRODUCTION

Label: Marc On Wax

Catalogue Number: MARCL 509

Format: Double LP, Gatefold

Country: UK

Engineer: Steve Street

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Marc Bolan	Till Dawn	Marc On Wax	UK	MARCL 509	October 1985	2 × LP, Gatefold
Marc Bolan	Till Dawn	Marc On Wax	UK	MARCL 509 / MARCL 509E / MARCL 509F	1985	3 × LP, Gatefold
Marc Bolan	Till Dawn	Marc On Wax	UK	MARCK 509	1985	Cassette
Marc Bolan	Till Dawn	SMS Records	Japan	SP36-5268~9	1986	2 × LP
Marc Bolan	Till Dawn	Marc On Wax	Japan	18DN-128	1989	CD

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP 1 NOTES • Gatefold sleeve release. • Disc Two contains a USA radio session recorded in Los Angeles during February 1972. • Studio recordings were remixed with new drum tracks by Bill Legend. • Engineer credited as Steve Street. • The interview disc was supplied to members of the Official Marc Bolan Fan Club who ordered through the club. • Community listing shows 2 owners on 45cat. RELATED RELEASES • Bolan In The Air Years • Born To Boogie • Electric Warrior • Till Dawn (3LP Edition) • The Marc On Wax Collection	MARCL 509	Side One • Till Dawn Intro • Mad Donna • New York City • Born To Boogie • Metal Guru • Till Dawn Side Two • Children Of The Revolution • Laser Love • Think Zinc • Venus Loon • Till Dawn Reprise
LP 2	MARCL 509	Side Three • Spaceball Ricochet • Jeepster • Cosmic Dancer • Main Man Side Four • Ballrooms Of Mars • Mystic Lady • Girl • Baby Strange
Bonus Interview Disc	MARCL 509E / MARCL 509F	Side Five & Side Six • Electric Warrior Interview – Marc Bolan Talking To Michael Cuscuna (1972)

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.

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