T. Rex (April 22, 2017) – Electric Warrior Gold Vinyl Edition UK: LP

Released: April 22, 2017

BACKGROUND

Electric Warrior was reissued on April 22, 2017, as a special Record Store Day limited-edition gold vinyl release. Originally issued in 1971, the album remains one of the most influential recordings of the glam rock era and the release that propelled T. Rex to international success.

This collectible edition presented the classic album in a gold vinyl format housed in a reversible die-cut sleeve created exclusively for Record Store Day 2017.

RECORDING

Originally recorded at Wally Heider Recording Studio in Los Angeles, Mediasound, Trident Studios and Advision Studios, the album was produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions.

The sessions combined Marc Bolan's songwriting, distinctive guitar work and innovative production techniques to create one of the defining albums of the early 1970s.

STYLE & THEMES

Electric Warrior blends glam rock, boogie, blues and pop influences into a cohesive body of work that helped define an entire musical movement.

The album balances infectious rock and roll energy with poetic songwriting and remains one of the most celebrated works in the T. Rex catalogue.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Mambo Sun — Opening track and concert favourite.

• Cosmic Dancer — One of Marc Bolan's most admired compositions.

• Jeepster — Glam rock classic and hit single.

• Monolith — Driving album track.

• Lean Woman Blues — Blues-influenced rocker.

• Bang A Gong (Get It On) — International breakthrough hit.

• Planet Queen — Signature Electric Warrior recording.

• Girl — Acoustic-led album favourite.

• The Motivator — Up-tempo glam rocker.

• Life's A Gas — Revered Bolan ballad.

• Rip Off — Closing track.

BONUS TRACKS

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RELEASE HISTORY

Released throughout Europe on April 22, 2017, as a Record Store Day exclusive edition.

The album was pressed on gold vinyl and issued in a special reversible die-cut sleeve designed specifically for the release.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar

Steve Currie — bass

Bill Legend — drums

Mickey Finn — percussion, vocals

Howard Kaylan — backing vocals

Mark Volman — backing vocals

Ian McDonald — saxophone

Burt Collins — flugelhorn

Tony Visconti — producer

Roy Thomas Baker — engineer

PRODUCTION

Label: A&M Records

Catalogue Number: 537 505-4

Format: LP

Country: Europe

Edition: Record Store Day Gold Vinyl Edition

Producer: Tony Visconti

Mastering: George Marino

Lacquer Cut: Barry Grint (BG) at Alchemy Mastering

NOTES

• Record Store Day 2017 exclusive release.

• Pressed on gold vinyl.

• Issued in a special reversible die-cut sleeve.

• Produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions Ltd.

• Mastered by George Marino.

• Lacquer cut at Alchemy Mastering by Barry Grint.

• Design concept by June Child.

• Layout by Hipgnosis.

• Photography by Spud Murphy.

• Licensed from Straight Ahead Productions Ltd.

• ℗ & © A&M Records Ltd.

• Barcode: 600753750544.

RELATED RELEASES

• Electric Warrior (1971)

• The Slider

• Tanx

• Bolan Boogie

• Electric Warrior Sky Blue Vinyl Edition (2023)

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
T. Rex	Electric Warrior	A&M Records	Europe	537 505-4	April 22, 2017	LP, Gold Vinyl, Record Store Day Limited Edition

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP	537 505-4	Side One • Mambo Sun • Cosmic Dancer • Jeepster • Monolith • Lean Woman Blues
LP	537 505-4	Side Two • Bang A Gong (Get It On) • Planet Queen • Girl • The Motivator • Life's A Gas • Rip Off