T. Rex (2019) – The Slider Reissue Album Spirit Records US: LP
The Slider was reissued in the United States in 2019 by Spirit Records and Universal Music Enterprises. Originally released in 1972, the album followed the success of Electric Warrior and represented the commercial and creative peak of T. Rex's glam rock era.
Widely regarded as one of Marc Bolan's finest achievements, the album expanded the band's sound while retaining the distinctive songwriting and energy that had made T. Rex one of the most influential groups of the early 1970s.
RECORDING
The album was recorded at Château d'Hérouville, near Paris, and Rosenberg Studios in Copenhagen.
Produced by Tony Visconti, the sessions brought together Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Bill Legend and Mickey Finn, alongside vocal contributions from Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman.
STYLE & THEMES
The Slider continued the glamorous, melodic approach established on Electric Warrior while introducing more sophisticated arrangements and stronger orchestral textures.
The album balances hard-driving rock songs with reflective compositions and remains one of the defining releases of the glam rock movement.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Metal Guru — Opening hit single and one of T. Rex's most iconic recordings.
• Mystic Lady — Atmospheric album track.
• Rock On — Driving rock performance.
• The Slider — Title track and centrepiece of the album.
• Baby Boomerang — Fan favourite from the original release.
• Spaceball Ricochet — Expansive glam rock composition.
• Buick Mackane — One of Bolan's best-known album tracks.
• Telegram Sam — Chart-topping hit single.
• Rabbit Fighter — Hard-edged rocker.
• Baby Strange — Concert favourite and hit recording.
• Ballrooms Of Mars — One of Marc Bolan's most acclaimed compositions.
• Chariot Choogle — Energetic glam anthem.
• Main Man — Closing track.
RELEASE HISTORY
Reissued in 2019 by Spirit Records and Universal Music Enterprises as a standard vinyl edition in the United States.
The release restored the original album configuration and packaging for a new generation of listeners and collectors.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar
Steve Currie — bass
Bill Legend — drums
Mickey Finn — hand percussion, congas, vocals
Howard Kaylan — backing vocals
Mark Volman — backing vocals
Tony Visconti — producer, string arrangements
Dominique Blanc-Francard — engineer
Freddy Hansson — engineer
PRODUCTION
Label: Spirit Records
Catalogue Number: 7981123219
Format: LP
Country: USA
Producer: Tony Visconti
Lacquer Cut By: Kevin Bartley
NOTES
• US vinyl reissue released in 2019.
• Originally released in 1972.
• Recorded at Château d'Hérouville, France, and Rosenberg Studios, Copenhagen.
• Produced and arranged by Tony Visconti.
• Photography by Ringo Starr.
• Published by Wizard (Bahamas) Ltd.
• Manufactured and distributed by Universal Music Enterprises.
• ℗ 1972 Spirit Music Inc.
• © 2019 Spirit Music Inc.
RELATED RELEASES
• Electric Warrior
• Tanx
• Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow
• Bolan's Zip Gun
• Born To Boogie
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
T. Rex | The Slider | Spirit Records | USA | 7981123219 | 2019 | LP Reissue |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | 7981123219 | Side One • Metal Guru • Mystic Lady • Rock On • The Slider • Baby Boomerang • Spaceball Ricochet • Buick Mackane |
LP | 7981123219 | Side Two • Telegram Sam • Rabbit Fighter • Baby Strange • Ballrooms Of Mars • Chariot Choogle • Main Man |
SOURCES 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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