T. Rex (April 12, 2025) Bolan B-Sides 2LP – Record Store Day Limited Edition Translucent Blue Vinyl

A Record Store Day 2025 exclusive companion to Bolan Boogie, collecting prime B-sides and bonus tracks from T. Rex’s hit-making years (1972–1977). Pressed on limited translucent blue vinyl, this 2LP set highlights the depth and quality of Marc Bolan’s flipside material.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex

Title: Bolan B-Sides

Date: April 12, 2025 (Record Store Day) Label: Demon Records / Edsel

Format / Type: 2LP (Translucent Blue Vinyl), Limited Edition

Country: UK / Worldwide

TRACK LIST

Disc 1 Side A

1. Cadillac

2. Baby Strange

3. Lady

4. Thunderwing

5. Jitterbug Love

6. Sunken Rags

Side B

1. Born To Boogie

2. Free Angel

3. Midnight

4. Sitting Here

5. Blackjack

6. Squint Eye Mangle

Disc 2 Side C

1. Satisfaction Pony

2. Explosive Mouth

3. Space Boss

4. Chrome Sitar

5. Do You Wanna Dance?

6. Dock of the Bay

7. Solid Baby

Side D

1. Baby Boomerang

2. Life’s An Elevator

3. All Alone

4. Groove A Little

5. Tame My Tiger

6. Ride My Wheels

7. To Know You Is To Love You

8. City Port

THE STORY 

Following the success of the Bolan Boogie hits package, this RSD-exclusive 2LP gathers standout B-sides and extra tracks from T. Rex’s imperial phase, many of which could easily have been A-side hits.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

Limited translucent blue vinyl edition released exclusively for Record Store Day 2025. Features strong material like “Thunderwing,” “Tame My Tiger,” “Born To Boogie (Single Mix),” and “Sunken Rags,” plus contributions from Gloria Jones.

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan – Vocals, Guitar

• Mickey Finn, Steve Currie, Bill Legend, Gloria Jones (vocals on select tracks)

• Produced by Tony Visconti

PRODUCTION Compiled for Demon Records in 2025. Pressed on 140g translucent blue vinyl.

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Translucent blue vinyl

• Gatefold packaging with full song lyrics

• Matching red-toned series artwork

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover: Striking red-toned close-up portrait of Marc Bolan with curly hair against a dynamic graphic background with stars. Bold “Bolan B-Sides” title and “T.REX” logo.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Bolan Boogie – The Best of T. Rex (2024)

• Bolan B-Sides 2CD Deluxe Edition

SOURCES Demon Records, Discogs'

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