T. Rex (August 19, 2020) – Electric Warrior Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Edition US: LP

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Electric Warrior was reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on August 19, 2020, as part of the acclaimed Gain 2™ Ultra Analog 45RPM 180g Series. Presented as a numbered special edition, this audiophile release spread the original album across two 180-gram 45 RPM records and was mastered from an analogue source using Mobile Fidelity's proprietary mastering process.

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RECORDING

Originally recorded at Wally Heider Recording Studio in Los Angeles, Mediasound, Trident Studios and Advision Studios, Electric Warrior was produced by Tony Visconti and released at the height of T. Rex's rise to international fame.

This Mobile Fidelity edition was mastered from a ¼-inch, 15 IPS analogue copy and cut using the GAIN 2 Ultra Analog System™.

STYLE & THEMES

Widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the glam rock era, Electric Warrior combines hard-driving rock and roll, acoustic textures, boogie rhythms and Marc Bolan's distinctive songwriting.

The album features some of T. Rex's best-known recordings, including the international hit Bang A Gong (Get It On), while maintaining a cohesive sound that continues to influence artists across multiple genres.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Mambo Sun — Opening album track.

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

• Jeepster — Glam rock classic.

• Monolith — Driving album favourite.

• Lean Woman Blues — Blues-inspired rocker.

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

• Planet Queen — Signature Electric Warrior recording.

• Girl — Gentle acoustic-led performance.

• The Motivator — Up-tempo rocker.

• Life's A Gas — One of Bolan's finest ballads.

• Rip Off — Hard-edged album closer.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released in the United States on August 19, 2020, this edition formed part of Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's premium audiophile vinyl series.

The release was issued as a numbered 180-gram gatefold reissue spread across four 45 RPM sides.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter

Steve Currie — bass

Bill Legend — drums

Mickey Finn — percussion, vocals

Howard Kaylan — backing vocals

Mark Volman — backing vocals

Ian McDonald — saxophones

Burt Collins — flugelhorn

Tony Visconti — producer

PRODUCTION

Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

Series: Gain 2™ Ultra Analog 45RPM 180g Series

Catalogue Number: MFSL 2-490

Format: 2 × 12", 45 RPM, 180 Gram Vinyl

Country: USA

Edition: Numbered Special Edition

Mastering: Krieg Wunderlich

Manufactured By: Rhino Entertainment Company

Pressed By: Record Technology Incorporated (RTI)

NOTES

• Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab audiophile reissue.

• Part of the Gain 2™ Ultra Analog 45RPM 180g Series.

• Mastered by Krieg Wunderlich at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Sebastopol, California.

• Cut from a ¼-inch / 15 IPS analogue copy.

• Pressed on 180-gram High-Definition Vinyl.

• Numbered edition housed in a dual-pocket gatefold sleeve.

• Manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Company.

• Pressed by Record Technology Incorporated (RTI).

• Barcode: 821797249010.

• Produced under licence from Warner Records Inc.

RELATED RELEASES

• Electric Warrior (1971)

• The Slider

• Tanx

• Bolan Boogie

• Electric Warrior – 50th Anniversary Editions

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
T. Rex	Electric Warrior	Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab	USA	MFSL 2-490	August 19, 2020	2 × 12", 45 RPM, 180 Gram, Numbered Audiophile Edition

TRACKLIST TABLE

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives

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