T. Rex (2019) – Bolan's Zip Gun Album Spirit Records US: LP
Bolan's Zip Gun was reissued in 2019 by Spirit Records and UMe as a vinyl edition of T. Rex's 1975 studio album. The release presents Marc Bolan's original album in its complete form and highlights the band's mid-1970s transition into a more rhythm-driven and soul-influenced sound.
RECORDING
This reissue reproduces the original album sequence and features recordings from the Bolan's Zip Gun era. The album combines glam rock with elements of funk, soul, blues and pop, reflecting the increasingly diverse direction of T. Rex during the mid-1970s.
STYLE & THEMES
Unlike the heavier glam rock approach associated with earlier T. Rex albums, Bolan's Zip Gun embraces groove-oriented arrangements and incorporates funk and soul influences.
Tracks such as "Light Of Love", "Solid Baby", "Zip Gun Boogie" and "Think Zinc" showcase Marc Bolan's continuing experimentation with style and production.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released in 2019 in the United States, this edition was issued by Spirit Records in association with UMe. The album was made available as a vinyl LP reissue and retained the original album running order.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar, songwriter
PRODUCTION
Label – Spirit Records
Label – UMe
Catalogue Number – 7981124414
NOTES
• 2019 vinyl reissue.
• Issued in the United States.
• Released by Spirit Records and UMe.
• Genre classifications listed as Rock, Funk / Soul, Blues and Pop.
• Style listed as Glam.
• All songs written by Marc Bolan.
RELATED RELEASES
• Light Of Love
• Futuristic Dragon
• Dandy In The Underworld
• Tanx
• Zip Gun Boogie
MATRIX / RUNOUTS
Side A: 7981124414-A KB
Side B: 7981124414-B KB
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Bolan's Zip Gun | Spirit Records / UMe | US | 7981124414 | 2019 | LP, Album, Reissue |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | 7981124414 | Side One A1. Light Of Love A2. Solid Baby A3. Precious Star A4. Token Of My Love A5. Space Boss A6. Think Zinc |
LP | 7981124414 | Side Two B1. Till Dawn B2. Girl In The Thunderbolt Suit B3. I Really Love You Babe B4. Golden Belt B5. Zip Gun Boogie |
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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