Marc Bolan / T. Rex (June 24, 2022 Release) “Sunken Rags (Home Demo)” – Single 7" UK

A raw, intimate home demo from the early 1970s, “Sunken Rags” offers a personal glimpse into Marc Bolan’s creative process. This 2022 limited edition orange vinyl pressing marks the first official release of this version since its original 1972 appearance.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Marc Bolan / T. Rex

Label: [Not stated – Vault / Collector Series] Date: June 24, 2022 Catalogue: None

Format: Limited Edition Orange 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom

TRACK LIST Limited Edition Orange 7" Single Side A: Sunken Rags (Home Demo)

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

 Limited edition orange vinyl (2022 archival reissue)

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar

THE STORY This intimate home demo captures Marc Bolan working in a lo-fi setting during the early 1970s. The 2022 orange vinyl edition marks the first official release of this version since the track’s original 1972 appearance, offering fans a stripped-back, personal look at the song’s origins.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

A cult favourite among Bolan enthusiasts, “Sunken Rags” gains new life in this raw home-demo form. The limited orange vinyl pressing is a welcome addition to the growing T. Rex archival series, highlighting Bolan’s private creative process during the height of the glam era. Part of the ongoing collector series.

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SOURCES 

Discogs, T. Rex archival documentation, Collector release notes

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