T. Rex (February 7, 2020) – The Slider Album Clear Vinyl: LP

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The Slider was reissued by Demon Records in 2020 as a remastered edition of the classic T. Rex album. This release was pressed on 180-gram clear vinyl and presented the original album in stereo with a printed inner sleeve.

Originally released in 1972, The Slider remains one of the defining albums of the glam rock era and contains several of Marc Bolan's best-known recordings including "Metal Guru", "Telegram Sam", "Baby Strange" and the title track.

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RECORDING.

The album was originally recorded with the classic T. Rex line-up and produced by Tony Visconti. For this edition the album was newly remastered by Tony Visconti and Ted Jensen.

STYLE & THEMES

The Slider combines glam rock with driving rock arrangements, layered vocals and string arrangements. The album includes hit singles, album tracks and fan favourites from T. Rex's peak commercial period.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2020, this remastered edition was issued by Demon Records under catalogue number DEMREC636.

The release was manufactured as a heavyweight 180g clear vinyl pressing and included a printed inner sleeve.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar

Steve Currie – bass

Bill Legend – drums

Mickey Finn – hand percussion, congas, vocals

Howard Kaylan – backing vocals

Mark Volman – backing vocals

PRODUCTION

Producer – Tony Visconti

Strings Arranged By – Tony Visconti

Remastered By – Tony Visconti

Remastered By – Ted Jensen

Engineer – Freddy Hansson

Photography – Ringo Starr

Published By – Spirit Music Publishing Limited

Pressed By – GZ Media (201317E)

Licensed From – Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l

NOTES

• 2020 remastered reissue.

• Pressed on 180g clear vinyl.

• Includes printed inner sleeve.

• Manufactured in the European Union.

• Inner sleeve states Made and Printed in the EU.

• Published by Spirit Music Publishing Limited.

• Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l.

• ℗ 1972 Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l.

• © 2020 Demon Music Group Ltd.

• Barcode: 5014797902060.

• Label Code: LC 13218.

• All songs written and composed by Marc Bolan.

RELATED RELEASES

• Electric Warrior

• Tanx

• Bolan Boogie

• Born To Boogie

• Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow

MATRIX / RUNOUTS

Side A: 201317E1/A

Side B: 201317E2/B

Side A (Variant 2): 201317E1/B

Side B (Variant 2): 201317E2/B

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Album	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	The Slider	Demon Records	UK	DEMREC636	February 7, 2020	LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, Clear Vinyl, 180g

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP	DEMREC636	Side One A1. Metal Guru A2. Mystic Lady A3. Rock On A4. The Slider A5. Baby Boomerang A6. Spaceball Ricochet A7. Buick MacKane
LP	DEMREC636	Side Two B1. Telegram Sam B2. Rabbit Fighter B3. Baby Strange B4. Ballrooms Of Mars B5. Chariot Choogle B6. Main Man

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SOURCES  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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