Marc Bolan & T. Rex (June 1, 1997) – Live 1977 Limited Edition Remastered 2CD
Live 1977 is a live archive release credited to Marc Bolan & T. Rex and issued by Edsel Records in June 1997. Released as a limited edition remastered double CD, the set compiles performances from Marc Bolan's final British tour appearances during March 1977 together with a bonus disc drawn from an earlier American performance recorded in Cleveland, Ohio during 1974.
The release brought together material from concerts at London's Rainbow Theatre, Portsmouth Locarno and the Agora Club in Cleveland. Issued with extensive packaging and liner notes, the collection documented T. Rex in concert during the final years of the band's career.
RECORDING
Disc One was recorded at the Rainbow Theatre, London on March 18, 1977 and at the Portsmouth Locarno on March 20, 1977.
Disc Two was recorded at the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio on November 11, 1974.
The release was mastered specifically for CD issue by Don Walker at Crossfade Mastering.
STYLE & THEMES
The collection captures the concert sound of the final T. Rex touring line-up, featuring performances of classic hits, contemporary material and fan favourites. The recordings span two distinct periods, presenting both the 1977 stage repertoire and selections from a 1974 American performance.
The set documents Marc Bolan's return to live performance during 1977 while preserving concert recordings from one of the final phases of his career.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Jeepster — Opening performance from the 1977 concerts.
• Visions Of Domino — Drawn from the Rainbow Theatre and Portsmouth recordings.
• New York City — Live version of the T. Rex single.
• Soul Of My Suit — Concert performance from the 1977 tour.
• Groove A Little — Live performance featured on Disc One.
• Telegram Sam — Extended live rendition.
• Hang Ups — Included from the 1977 recordings.
• Debora — Classic Tyrannosaurus Rex-era composition performed live.
• I Love To Boogie — One of the final period concert highlights.
• Teen Riot Structure — Performed during the 1977 shows.
• Dandy In The Underworld — Title track from the band's final studio album.
• Hot Love — Live version of the chart-topping single.
• Get It On (Bang A Gong) — Features an appearance by The Damned.
BONUS TRACKS
• Jeepster — Live at the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio, November 11, 1974.
• Telegram Sam — Live at the Agora Club.
• Token Of My Love — Archive concert recording.
• Teenage Dream — Live performance from the Cleveland show.
• Zip Gun Boogie — Extended live version closing the bonus disc.
RELEASE HISTORY
The album was released by Edsel Records in June 1997 as a limited edition remastered double CD.
Disc One contains recordings from the Rainbow Theatre, London and Portsmouth Locarno performances given during March 1977.
Disc Two contains previously issued concert recordings from the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio recorded on November 11, 1974.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals, songwriter
Herbie Flowers — bass
Tony Newman — drums
Miller Anderson — guitar
Dino Dines — keyboards
The Damned — ensemble appearance on "Get It On (Bang A Gong)"
Ros Davies — compilation, liner notes
Anne-Louise Falson — design
PRODUCTION
Compiled by Ros Davies
Mastered by Don Walker
Mastered At: Crossfade Mastering
Design by Anne-Louise Falson
Label: Edsel Records
Catalogue Number: EDCD 530
Barcode: 740155153021
Recorded At: Rainbow Theatre London
Recorded At: Portsmouth Locarno
Recorded At: Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio
NOTES
• Limited edition release.
• Remastered edition.
• Stickered as "Limited Edition with Bonus Disc".
• Slim double jewel case.
• Includes a 16-page fold-out booklet.
• Rear sleeve states: Manufactured in Germany.
• Disc One contains recordings from the Rainbow Theatre and Portsmouth Locarno concerts of March 1977.
• Disc Two contains recordings from the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio concert of November 11, 1974.
RELATED RELEASES
• T. Rex In Concert (1981)
• Dance In The Midnight (1983)
• Billy Super Duper (1982)
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RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan & T. Rex | Live 1977 | Edsel Records | UK | EDCD 530 | June 1997 | 2CD, Limited Edition, Remastered |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
2CD | EDCD 530 | DISC 1: Jeepster • Visions Of Domino • New York City • Soul Of My Suit • Groove A Little • Telegram Sam • Hang Ups • Debora • I Love To Boogie • Teen Riot Structure • Dandy In The Underworld • Hot Love • Get It On (Bang A Gong) [with The Damned] DISC 2: Jeepster • Telegram Sam • Token Of My Love • Teenage Dream • Zip Gun Boogie |
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