Marc Bolan & T. Rex (April 21, 2018) – The Final Cuts Picture Disc
The Final Cuts was reissued on April 21, 2018, by Demon Records as a limited-edition Record Store Day picture disc. The collection focuses on recordings from the final years of Marc Bolan's career and brings together studio recordings, alternate versions and rare material associated with the closing chapter of T. Rex.
Presented under the credit Marc Bolan & T. Rex, the album offers a retrospective look at Bolan's late-period work and enduring creativity.
RECORDING
The collection features recordings written and recorded during the final phase of Marc Bolan's career.
Alongside original compositions, the album includes alternate versions, instrumental recordings and collaborative material with Gloria Jones, providing additional insight into the recording sessions of the period.
STYLE & THEMES
The material reflects the broader musical direction Marc Bolan pursued during the latter half of the 1970s.
The collection combines glam rock, pop, soul and rhythm-and-blues influences while showcasing both polished studio performances and rarer archive recordings.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Hot George — Short opening performance.
• Love And The Foxey Boy — Late-period studio recording.
• Celebrate Summer — One of Bolan's final single releases.
• Love Drunk — Soul-influenced recording.
• Write Me A Song — Melodic album track.
• Mellow Love — Late-era composition.
• Dandy In The Underworld — Title track from T. Rex's final studio album.
• Crimson Moon — Atmospheric recording from the final years.
• To Know You Is To Love You — Cover version of the Phil Spector composition.
• Tame My Tiger — Collaboration credited to Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones.
• Shy Boy — Studio recording from the period.
• 20th Century Baby — Glam rock favourite from Bolan's later catalogue.
• Tame My Tiger (Gloria Jones Vocal) — Alternate vocal version.
• Mellow Love (Alternate Version) — Alternative take.
• To Know You Is To Love You (Instrumental) — Instrumental mix.
BONUS TRACKS
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RELEASE HISTORY
Released on April 21, 2018, as a Record Store Day exclusive issue.
The album was issued as a numbered picture disc edition and was limited to 2,000 copies.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter
Gloria Jones — vocals, co-writer on Tame My Tiger
Phil Spector — composer of To Know You Is To Love You
PRODUCTION
Label: Demon Records
Catalogue Number: DEMREC247
Format: Picture Disc LP
Country: Europe
Edition: Numbered Limited Edition
NOTES
• Record Store Day 2018 release.
• Issued as a numbered picture disc.
• Limited to 2,000 copies.
• Released on April 21, 2018.
• Includes alternate versions and instrumental recordings.
• Barcode: 5014797896666.
RELATED RELEASES
• Dandy In The Underworld
• Bolan's Zip Gun
• Futuristic Dragon
• Tanx
• Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan & T. Rex | The Final Cuts | Demon Records | Europe | DEMREC247 | April 21, 2018 | Numbered Picture Disc LP |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | DEMREC247 | Side One • Hot George • Love And The Foxey Boy • Celebrate Summer • Love Drunk • Write Me A Song • Mellow Love • Dandy In The Underworld |
LP | DEMREC247 | Side Two • Crimson Moon • To Know You Is To Love You • Tame My Tiger • Shy Boy • 20th Century Baby • Tame My Tiger (Gloria Jones Vocal) • Mellow Love (Alternate Version) • To Know You Is To Love You (Instrumental) |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.
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