Tyrannosaurus Rex (August 23, 1968) “One Inch Rock” / “Salamanda Palaganda” – Single 7" UK
Updated: Aug 23
Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Title: One Inch Rock
Label: Regal Zonophone
Country: UK
Catalogue: RZ 3011
Date: 23 August, 1968
Format: 7" Vinyl Single
Tracklist (7"):
A — One Inch Rock
B — Salamanda Palaganda
Released on 23 August 1968, One Inch Rock marked an important early milestone for Tyrannosaurus Rex as they continued shaping their distinctive acoustic, poetic folk‑rock identity. Marc Bolan’s whimsical lyricism and gentle guitar work defined the duo’s sound during this period, supported by Steve Peregrin Took’s percussion and vocal textures.
The single paired One Inch Rock with Salamanda Palaganda on the B‑side, both written by Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti.
Issued on Regal Zonophone, the release became the group’s first significant chart success, entering the UK Singles Chart on 31 August 1968 and eventually peaking at number 28.
Across a seven‑week chart run, the single climbed steadily, giving Tyrannosaurus Rex their only Top 30 hit of the acoustic era and helping establish Bolan’s growing presence in the British underground folk scene.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• One Inch Rock — Written by Marc Bolan; a rhythmic, whimsical acoustic track showcasing early Tyrannosaurus Rex wordplay. • Salamanda Palaganda — Written by Marc Bolan; mystical, percussive B‑side characteristic of the duo’s 1968 sound.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released 23 August 1968 in the UK. Entered the UK Singles Chart on 31 August 1968. Chart run lasted seven weeks. Peaked at number 28. Issued on Regal Zonophone (RZ 3011). Released in multiple overseas variations across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
CHARTS
UK Chart Run (7 Weeks): 48 — 10/09/1968 41 — 17/09/1968 30 — 24/09/1968 28 — 01/10/1968 (Peak) 31 — 08/10/1968 36 — 15/10/1968 48 —
22/10/1968
Peak Position: 28 Weeks on Chart: 7
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar Steve Peregrin Took — bongos, vocals
Tony Visconti — producer
PRODUCTION
Produced by Marc Bolan & Tony Visconti Label: Regal Zonophone Catalogue numbers:
• RZ 3011 UK
Commercial and promotional (in picture sleeve)
OVERSEAS VARIANTS
Contemporary Press Archive
Country | Label | Year |
France | Stateside | 1968 |
Germany | Polydor | 1968 |
Ireland | Regal Zonophone | 1968 |
Netherlands | Stateside | 1968 |
Norway | Polydor | 1968 |
Singapore | Regal Zonophone | 1968 |
South Africa | Continental | 1968 |
Japan | Polydor | 1969 |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.
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