T. Rex (May 1985) "Megarex 1" - 7" & 12" Single Released

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: T. Rex

Label: Marc On Wax

Date: May 1985

Formats: 7" Single / 12" Single

Country: United Kingdom

TRACK LIST – 7" SINGLE

Side A

A1. Metal Guru – 1:04

A2. 20th Century Boy – 1:04

A3. Children of the Revolution – 0:57

Side B

B1. Chariot Choogle – 2:44

B2. Life's An Elevator – 2:23

THE STORY

Megarex 1 was the first volume in a multi-volume reissue series by Marc On Wax, designed to reintroduce T. Rex’s glam-rock catalogue to a new generation. The 7" edition presented rapid-fire, short edits of iconic tracks, while the expanded 12" version offered a fuller suite of hits and rarities, making it a sought-after collector’s item.

TRACK LIST – 12" UK (MARC ON WAX – 12 TANX 1)

Side A

Aa. Truck On (TYKE)

Ab. The Groover

Ac. Get It On

Ad. Telegram Sam

Ae. Shock Rock

Af. Metal Guru

Ag. 20th Century Boy

Ah. Children Of The Revolution

Ai. Hot Love – 8:23

Side B

B1. Tame My Tiger – 2:29

B2. Chrome Sitar – 3:11

B3. Solid Baby – 2:34

Back cover for "Megarex 1" featuring tracks like "Metal Guru" and "20th Century Boy" on Side A, and "Chariot Choogle" and "Life’s An Elevator" on Side B.

CHART PERFORMANCE

UK Singles Chart: Peak Position No. 72

Weeks on Chart: 9

First Chart Date: April 13, 1985

NTERNATIONAL VARIANTS (SELECTIVE)

Japan — SMS Records — SP15-5200 — 12", 45 RPM, EP — 1985

Japan — T. Rex — SP15-5200 — 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo — 1985

Japan — Marc On Wax — 12 TANX 1 — 12", Maxi-Single — 1985

Sweden — Marc On Wax / Tandan Records — SWA MAX 002 — 12", Maxi-Single — 1985

Sweden — Marc On Wax / Tandan Records — SWA MAX 002 — 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing — 1985

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