Marc Bolan & T. Rex (February 10 2024) – Truck Off Tour Rehearsals Yellow Vinyl LP
Truck Off Tour Rehearsals presents rehearsal recordings connected with the T. Rex touring period surrounding Truck On (Tyke) and the band's mid-1970s live activities. Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the collection offers a rare glimpse into the working arrangements and preparation sessions undertaken by Marc Bolan and his touring band.
The recordings document songs being performed and developed in a rehearsal environment, capturing the energy and spontaneity of the group outside the traditional studio setting. The release provides an archival snapshot of one of the most interesting periods in the latter years of T. Rex.
This limited-edition release was pressed on yellow vinyl and issued in the United Kingdom during 2024.
RECORDING
The album contains rehearsal recordings featuring Marc Bolan and members of the touring T. Rex line-up.
The sessions feature performances by Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Jack Green, Mickey Finn, Davey Lutton, Paul Fenton and accompanying musicians including Howie Casey and Dick Parry.
The recordings capture the band working through material intended for live performance and touring preparation.
STYLE & THEMES
The material reflects the glam rock sound associated with the mid-1970s incarnation of T. Rex.
The rehearsals highlight the band's live arrangements, extended performances and collaborative approach, providing insight into how familiar songs developed outside the recording studio.
The performances retain the energy of the original recordings while presenting them in a more informal and immediate setting.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Born To Boogie — Rehearsal performance of the T. Rex favourite.
• Chariot Choogle — Featured twice within the running order, illustrating the rehearsal nature of the recordings.
• Buick MacKane — Live rehearsal version of the well-known T. Rex track.
• Get It On — Rehearsal performance of Marc Bolan's signature hit.
• Metal Guru — Rehearsed version of the chart-topping classic.
• I Want To Tell You — Closing performance featured on the release.
RELEASE HISTORY
Truck Off Tour Rehearsals was originally released on CD by Easy Action in 2006 under the title Truck Off (Truck Off Tour Rehearsals).
In 2024, the recordings were issued on vinyl by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company as a limited-edition yellow vinyl release.
The album forms part of the continuing programme of archival Marc Bolan and T. Rex releases.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals
Steve Currie — bass
Jack Green — guitar
Mickey Finn — congas
Davey Lutton — drums
Paul Fenton — drums
Gloria Jones — vocals
Sister Pat Hall — vocals
Howie Casey — tenor saxophone
Dick Parry — baritone saxophone
PRODUCTION
Mastered by Anders Peterson
Project Co-Ordinated by Les Clark
Project Co-Ordinated by Carlton P. Sandercock
Project Co-Ordinated by Andrew James Gardner
Design by Les Clark
Introduction Article by Andrew James Gardner
Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company
Catalogue Number: SG010
Copyright: Easy Action
NOTES
• Limited edition yellow vinyl pressing.
• Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company.
• Archival rehearsal recordings.
• Features the mid-1970s touring line-up.
• Originally released on CD by Easy Action in 2006.
• UK vinyl edition released in 2024.
RELATED RELEASES
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan & T. Rex | Truck Off Tour Rehearsals | Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company | UK | SG010 | 2024 | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Yellow Vinyl |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP Yellow Vinyl | SG010 | Side One: Born To Boogie • Chariot Choogle • Buick MacKane • Chariot Choogle Side Two: Get It On • Metal Guru • I Want To Tell You |
CD Remastered | EARS 024 | Truck Off (Truck Off Tour Rehearsals) |
CD Remastered | MSIG 0538 | Truck Off (Truck Off Tour Rehearsals) |
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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