T. Rex (April 18, 2026) – Songs From MARC Album: LP, RSD.
Songs From MARC is a Record Store Day exclusive release issued by Demon Records on April 18, 2026. Presented on opaque orange vinyl, the album gathers recordings taken from the first four episodes of MARC, the celebrated television series hosted by Marc Bolan.
The collection draws upon performances recently recovered from a long-lost quarter-inch master tape and newly mastered for this release.
RECORDING
The recordings featured on Songs From MARC originate from shows one to four of the MARC television series.
According to the release notes, the performances were sourced from a recently rediscovered ¼-inch tape and subsequently remastered for this limited edition Record Store Day issue.
The album combines classic T. Rex recordings with performances of material associated with the television programme.
STYLE & THEMES
The collection captures T. Rex during the final period of Marc Bolan's career, highlighting well-known hit recordings alongside performances associated with the MARC television shows.
The track selection spans the group's career from early breakthrough successes through to later recordings from the closing years of T. Rex.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Jeepster — Early glam rock classic.
• I Love To Boogie — Signature late-period hit.
• Endless Sleep — Performance of the Jody Reynolds and Dolores Nance composition.
• Celebrate Summer — One of the final T. Rex-era singles.
• Ride A White Swan — Landmark breakthrough hit.
• Hot Love — Chart-topping glam anthem.
• New York City — Mid-1970s T. Rex favourite.
• Let's Dance — Performance of the Jim Lee composition.
• Groove A Little — Late-period recording.
• Dandy In The Underworld (Instrumental) — Instrumental version of the title song from the final studio album.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released on April 18, 2026 as part of Record Store Day.
The album was issued on opaque orange vinyl with an inner sleeve and a stickered front cover.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter
Jody Reynolds, Dolores Nance — composers of Endless Sleep
Jim Lee — composer of Let's Dance
PRODUCTION
Label: Demon Records
Catalogue Number: DEMREC1331
Barcode: 5014797913356
Format: LP
Country: UK
Edition: Record Store Day Limited Edition
NOTES
• Record Store Day release issued on April 18, 2026.
• Pressed on opaque orange vinyl.
• Includes printed inner sleeve.
• Features stickered front cover.
• Derived from performances featured on shows one to four of MARC.
• Sourced from a recently rediscovered ¼-inch tape and newly mastered.
• Barcode: 5014797913356.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Songs From MARC | Demon Records | UK | DEMREC1331 | April 18, 2026 | LP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Opaque Orange Vinyl |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | DEMREC1331 | Side One • Jeepster • I Love To Boogie • Endless Sleep • Celebrate Summer • Ride A White Swan |
LP | DEMREC1331 | Side Two • Hot Love • New York City • Let's Dance • Groove A Little • Dandy In The Underworld (Instrumental) |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.
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