Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 19, 2001) – Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 CD Album
Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 is a live archive album released in 2001 by Diamondstar Productions. The release documents a T. Rex performance recorded at the Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire during the height of the band's glam rock success.
Issued as an official Marc Bolan Fan Club release, the album presents a complete concert performance recorded at the Starlight Rooms within the Boston Gliderdrome and captures T. Rex on stage during the Electric Warrior era.
The album was recorded live at the Boston Gliderdrome, Lincolnshire on January 15, 1972.
According to the release notes, the performance was recorded in the Starlight Rooms at the venue.
The recordings were remastered at Abbey Road Studios for the 2001 release.
Total running time: 53:34.
STYLE & THEMES
The album combines electric glam rock performances with several acoustic segments. The setlist draws heavily from material associated with the Electric Warrior period and combines extended live versions of key hits with stripped-down acoustic performances.
The recording captures T. Rex in front of a live audience during one of the band's most successful touring periods.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Cadilac — Extended opening performance running almost thirteen minutes.
• Jeepster — Live version of one of the band's signature songs.
• Thunderwing — Concert performance from the 1972 show.
• Baby Strange — Live rendition from the Slider-era repertoire.
• Spaceball Ricochet (Acoustic) — Acoustic interpretation.
• Girl (Acoustic) — Stripped-down performance.
• Cosmic Dancer (Acoustic) — Acoustic version of the classic recording.
• Hot Love — Live performance of the breakthrough hit.
• Get It On — Extended concert closing performance.
RELEASE HISTORY
The album was released in 2001 by Diamondstar Productions.
The release was licensed from Demon Music Group and issued as an official release by the Official Marc Bolan Fan Club.
The recording was remastered and released on CD format.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, written-by, composed-by
Steve Currie — bass
Bill Legend — drums
Mickey Finn — percussion
Barry Smith — liner notes
Carol Loakman — liner notes
Keith Morris — photography
Gatica Design — design
PRODUCTION
Licensed from Demon Music Group
Remastered At: Abbey Road Studios
Design by Gatica Design
Photography by Keith Morris
Liner Notes by Barry Smith
Liner Notes by Carol Loakman
Label: Diamondstar Productions
Catalogue Number: LATBG02
Barcode: 5030094057722
Recorded At: The Boston Gliderdrome, Lincolnshire
NOTES
• Official release by the Official Marc Bolan Fan Club.
• Recorded live at the Starlight Rooms, Boston Gliderdrome, Lincolnshire on January 15, 1972.
• Remastered at Abbey Road Studios.
• Jewel case with 8-page colour booklet.
• Includes photographs and liner notes.
• Licensed from Demon Music Group.
• Total running time: 53 minutes, 34 seconds.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan & T. Rex | Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 | Diamondstar Productions | UK | LATBG02 | 2001 | CD, Album, Remastered |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
CD | LATBG02 | Cadilac • Jeepster • Thunderwing • Baby Strange • Spaceball Ricochet (Acoustic) • Girl (Acoustic) • Cosmic Dancer (Acoustic) • Hot Love • Get It On |
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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