Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2019) – Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow Reissue Album Spirit Records US: LP

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Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was reissued in the United States in 2019 by Spirit Music Group and UMe. Originally released in 1974, the album marked a significant transitional period in Marc Bolan's career, blending the established T. Rex sound with new musical influences and an expanded stage presentation.

Issued under the billing Marc Bolan & T. Rex, the album remains one of the most distinctive releases in the group's catalogue.

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RECORDING

The album was originally recorded and released during 1974 and features compositions written by Marc Bolan.

The material reflects Bolan's continued experimentation with soul, funk and rhythm-and-blues influences while retaining elements of the glam rock sound that had defined T. Rex throughout the early 1970s.

STYLE & THEMES

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow expanded the T. Rex formula beyond traditional glam rock, incorporating richer arrangements, larger vocal textures and a broader musical palette.

The album presents a more ambitious and theatrical approach than its predecessors, showcasing Bolan's willingness to explore new creative directions.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Venus Loon — Opening track introducing the album's expanded sound.

• Sound Pit — Driving glam rocker.

• Explosive Mouth — Up-tempo performance.

• Galaxy — Atmospheric album track.

• Change — Reflective composition.

• Nameless Wildness — Experimental recording.

• Teenage Dream — One of the album's most celebrated songs.

• Liquid Gang — Funk-influenced performance.

• Carsmile Smith & The Old One — Character-driven composition.

• You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive (Spanish Midnight) — One of the album's best-known tracks.

• Interstellar Soul — Space-themed album piece.

• Painless Persuasion & The Meathawk Immaculate — Surreal Bolan composition.

• The Avengers (Superbad) — Rhythm-driven rocker.

• The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug — Closing track.

RELEASE HISTORY

The album was reissued in 2019 by Spirit Music Group and Universal Music Enterprises as a standard LP edition in the United States.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter

PRODUCTION

Label: Spirit Music Group / UMe

Catalogue Number: 7981124216

Format: LP

Country: USA

NOTES

• US vinyl reissue released in 2019.

• Issued by Spirit Music Group and Universal Music Enterprises.

• ℗ 1974 Spirit Records.

• © 2019 Spirit Music Inc.

• Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music Enterprises.

• Barcode: 767981124216.

RELATED RELEASES

• Tanx

• Bolan's Zip Gun

• Futuristic Dragon

• Dandy In The Underworld

• The Slider

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Marc Bolan & T. Rex	Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow	Spirit Music Group / UMe	USA	7981124216	2019	LP Reissue

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP	7981124216	Side One • Venus Loon • Sound Pit • Explosive Mouth • Galaxy • Change • Nameless Wildness • Teenage Dream
LP	7981124216	Side Two • Liquid Gang • Carsmile Smith & The Old One • You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive (Spanish Midnight) • Interstellar Soul • Painless Persuasion & The Meathawk Immaculate • The Avengers (Superbad) • The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP	7981124414	Side One A1. Light Of Love A2. Solid Baby A3. Precious Star A4. Token Of My Love A5. Space Boss A6. Think Zinc
LP	7981124414	Side Two B1. Till Dawn B2. Girl In The Thunderbolt Suit B3. I Really Love You Babe B4. Golden Belt B5. Zip Gun Boogie

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SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives

All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

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