T. Rex (2007) – Life's A Gas .... The Electric Boogie UK: LP.
Life's A Gas .... The Electric Boogie was released in 2007 by Devils Jukebox as a limited-edition vinyl compilation devoted to the classic electric period of T. Rex. The collection brings together a selection of well-known Marc Bolan compositions alongside key album tracks and fan favourites from the group's most commercially successful years.
RECORDING
The album is a retrospective compilation of previously released T. Rex recordings written by Marc Bolan. The track selection focuses on material from the band's glam-rock era, drawing together songs associated with albums such as Electric Warrior and The Slider.
STYLE & THEMES
The compilation showcases the electric side of T. Rex, combining glam rock, boogie rock and classic Marc Bolan compositions. The selections range from major singles such as "Jeepster" and "Life's A Gas" to deeper catalogue cuts including "Children Of Rarn Suite" and "Cadillac".
ALBUM DETAILS
Released: 2007
Country: UK
Label: Devils Jukebox
Catalogue Number: DJB66607
Format: LP
Genre: Rock
Artist: T. Rex
RELEASE HISTORY
Released in the United Kingdom during 2007, Life's A Gas .... The Electric Boogie was issued as a limited-edition vinyl LP by Devils Jukebox.
The release was manufactured on yellow vinyl and limited to 666 copies.
PERSONNEL
T. Rex
Marc Bolan — songwriter
PRODUCTION
Label: Devils Jukebox
Catalogue Number: DJB66607
NOTES
Issued as a limited edition of 666 copies.
Pressed on yellow vinyl.
All listed tracks are credited to Marc Bolan.
The compilation focuses on the electric T. Rex period and features a mixture of well-known singles and album tracks.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Life's A Gas .... The Electric Boogie | Devils Jukebox | UK | DJB66607 | 2007 | LP, Limited Edition Yellow Vinyl |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | DJB66607 | Side One A1. Electric Boogie A2. Raw Ramp A3. Jeepster A4. Life's A Gas A5. Baby Strange A6. Slider |
LP | DJB66607 | Side Two B1. Children Of Rarn Suite B2. Cadillac |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.
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