T. Rex (August 26, 2026) – Electric Warrior Japan Limited Edition LP
Electric Warrior was T. Rex's breakthrough album and the release that propelled Marc Bolan and the group to international prominence during 1971. Widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the glam rock era, it established the musical and visual template that would become synonymous with "T. Rextasy".
This limited Japanese edition has been issued as part of Universal Music Japan's reissue programme and presents the album in a collector-focused configuration. The release recreates the original Japanese LP presentation while preserving the distinctive packaging style associated with historic Japanese pressings.
Featuring classic recordings including Get It On, Jeepster and Cosmic Dancer, the album remains one of the most celebrated works in the T. Rex catalogue.
RECORDING
The original album was recorded during 1971 and became the release that transformed T. Rex from a successful British act into an international phenomenon.
For this Japanese reissue, the album has been cut at Abbey Road Studios and manufactured as a limited-edition vinyl release.
STYLE & THEMES
Electric Warrior combines rock and glam influences with acoustic textures, electric guitar-driven arrangements and distinctive songwriting. The album balances commercial appeal with imaginative lyrical themes and remains one of the landmark recordings of the early 1970s.
Songs such as Get It On, Jeepster and Cosmic Dancer helped define the glam-rock movement and continue to represent some of Marc Bolan's most enduring work.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Mambo Sun — Opening track of the album.
• Get It On — One of T. Rex's signature recordings.
• Cosmic Dancer — Among the most celebrated songs in the catalogue.
• Planet Queen — Featured on the original album.
• Jeepster — One of the defining T. Rex recordings.
• Girl — Opens the second side.
• Monolith — Included on the original release.
• The Motivator — Featured within the original running order.
• Lean Woman Blues — One of the album's blues-influenced compositions.
• Life's A Gas — A key recording from the sessions.
• Rip Off — Closing track of the album.
RELEASE HISTORY
Originally released in 1971, Electric Warrior became the album that established T. Rex as major international stars.
This Japanese limited-edition vinyl reissue was released on August 26, 2026. The album has been cut at Abbey Road Studios and packaged with a recreation of the original Japanese obi design.
The release also includes liner notes, lyrics and Japanese translations aimed at collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese vinyl editions.
PRODUCTION
Cut at Abbey Road Studios
Label: A&M Records
Label: Universal
Catalogue Number: UIJY-75398
Series: Rock Now
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Electric Warrior | A&M Records / Universal | Japan | UIJY-75398 | August 26, 2026 | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP Limited Edition NOTES • Japan-only limited edition release. • Cut at Abbey Road Studios. • Recreates the original Japanese LP obi design. • Includes liner notes. • Includes lyrics with Japanese translations. • Collector-focused Japanese pressing. • Part of the Rock Now series. • Barcode: 4988031890011. RELATED RELEASES • Get It On • Jeepster • Cosmic Dancer • Electric Warrior | UIJY-75398 | A1. Mambo Sun A2. Get It On A3. Cosmic Dancer A4. Planet Queen A5. Jeepster B1. Girl B2. Monolith B3. The Motivator B4. Lean Woman Blues B5. Life's A Gas B6. Rip Off |
SOURCES ES 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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