T. Rex (February 7, 2020) – Tanx 180g Clear Vinyl
Tanx was originally released in 1973 and arrived following a sequence of Marc Bolan's most successful singles, including Children Of The Revolution, Solid Gold Easy Action and 20th Century Boy. The album represented a significant musical development for T. Rex and marked a period in which Bolan increasingly embraced new recording technology and studio experimentation.
Although the album explored fresh musical territory, several recordings still maintained a strong connection to the established T. Rex sound that had brought the group major commercial success. The album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart and has subsequently been recognised as an influential release by later generations of musicians.
This edition presents the complete album remastered by Tony Visconti and Ted Jensen and pressed on heavyweight 180g clear vinyl.
RECORDING
The album was created during a period when Marc Bolan and producer Tony Visconti were making greater use of an expanding range of studio equipment and production techniques.
For this reissue, the complete original album was remastered by Tony Visconti and Ted Jensen.
STYLE & THEMES
Tanx moved beyond the sound of earlier T. Rex releases while retaining elements of the group's established glam-rock style. The album incorporates broader production techniques and explores new musical directions while maintaining Bolan's distinctive songwriting approach.
The record is frequently regarded as one of the key transitional works in the T. Rex catalogue, bridging the classic glam-rock era and the more experimental directions that followed
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Tenement Lady — Opening track of the album.
• Rapids — Featured on the original running order.
• Mister Mister — Part of the album's evolving musical direction.
• Broken Hearted Blues — Included on the first side of the album.
• Shock Rock — Reflects the record's adventurous production style.
• Country Honey — Featured on the original release.
• Electric Slim & The Factory Hen — Closing track of side one.
• Mad Donna — One of the album's best-known recordings.
• Born To Boogie — A signature track associated with the period.
• Life Is Strange — Included on the second side of the album.
• The Street & Babe Shadow — Featured within the original sequence.
• Highway Knees — Included on side two.
• Left Hand Luke — Closing track of the album.
RELEASE HISTORY
Tanx was originally issued in 1973 and achieved a peak position of number four on the UK Albums Chart.
Demon Records reissued the album on February 7, 2020 as a remastered edition pressed on heavyweight 180g clear vinyl.
The release presents the complete original album newly remastered by Tony Visconti and Ted Jensen.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — written by, vocals, guitar, bass harmonica
Steve Currie — bass
Bill Legend — drums
Mickey Finn — percussion, congas, vocals
Howard Casey — saxophone
Tony Visconti — producer, backing vocals, mellotron
PRODUCTION
Produced by Tony Visconti
Remastered by Tony Visconti
Remastered by Ted Jensen
Design by John Kosh
Photography by Mike Putland And Friends
Photography by Peter Howe
Label: Demon Records
Catalogue Number: DEMREC637
RELEASE TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Tanx | Demon Records | UK | DEMREC637 | February 7, 2020 | LP, Reissue, Remastered, 180g Clea |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP 180g Clear Vinyl NOTES • Pressed on heavyweight 180g clear vinyl. • Complete album remastered by Tony Visconti and Ted Jensen. • Reissued by Demon Records. • UK release. • Clear vinyl format. • The album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart. • Frequently cited as an influential release by later generations of musicians. RELATED RELEASES • Children Of The Revolution • Solid Gold Easy Action • 20th Century Boy • Born To Boogie | DEMREC637 | A1. Tenement Lady A2. Rapids A3. Mister Mister A4. Broken Hearted Blues A5. Shock Rock A6. Country Honey A7. Electric Slim & The Factory Hen B1. Mad Donna B2. Born To Boogie B3. Life Is Strange B4. The Street & Babe Shadow B5. Highway Knees B6. Left Hand Luke |
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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