T. Rex (January 2025) – Easy Action Double Album UK: LP

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Easy Action is a double LP compilation released by Easy Action Records in January 2025. The collection focuses on alternate versions, studio outtakes, working recordings and rare mixes drawn from the T. Rex archive. The set combines alternative takes of familiar T. Rex recordings with previously unavailable studio material, offering a different perspective on some of Marc Bolan's best-known compositions.

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RECORDING

All recordings included on the album are alternate versions.

The collection features alternate takes, working versions, instrumental recordings, studio jams, unedited performances and spoken-word material, documenting various stages of the creative process behind classic T. Rex recordings.

STYLE & THEMES

The album presents the evolution of songs from the Electric Warrior era and surrounding periods through alternate performances and studio experiments.

Rather than serving as a conventional greatest hits collection, the release provides a behind-the-scenes look at songwriting, studio development and production ideas associated with Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Chariot Choogle — Alternate version.

• Rock On — Alternate version.

• Mystic Lady — Alternate version.

• Rabbit Fighter — Alternate version.

• Buick Mackane (Denmark) — Alternate recording.

• Buick Mackane And The Babe Shadow — Alternate recording.

• Get It On — Alternate version.

• Mambo Sun — Alternate version.

• Life's A Gas — Alternate version.

• Lean Love (Lean Woman Blues) — Alternate recording.

• Planet Queen — Alternate version.

• Rip Off (Instrumental) — Instrumental recording.

• The Electric Warrior (Poem) — Spoken-word piece.

• Thunderwing — Alternate version.

• Easy Action (Solid Gold) — Alternate version.

• Left Hand Luke And The Beggar Boys — Alternate version.

• 20th Century Boy (Full Unedited Version) — Extended unedited recording.

• Midnight — Alternate version.

• Electric Boogie (Take 1) — Studio take.

• Electric Boogie (Take 2) — Studio take.

• Jam — Studio performance.

• Raw Ramp (Take 1) — Alternate take.

• Raw Ramp (Take 2) — Alternate take.

• Electric Boogie (Mix) — Alternate mix.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released by Easy Action Records in January 2025 as a double LP set.

The release was designed around alternative recordings and rare archive material rather than original master versions.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter

Bill Legend — sleeve notes

Les Clark — artwork

Les and Carlton — design

PRODUCTION

Label: Easy Action

Catalogue Number: EARS175LP

Format: 2 × LP

Country: UK

Release Date: January 2025

NOTES

• All recordings are alternate versions.

• Features alternate takes, studio jams and unedited recordings.

• Includes 20th Century Boy (Full Unedited Version).

• Contains spoken-word track The Electric Warrior (Poem).

• Sleeve notes written by Bill Legend.

• Design credited to Les and Carlton.

• Artwork by Les Clark.

• Community listing shows 1 owner and 1 wanted copy on 45cat.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
T. Rex	Easy Action	Easy Action	UK	EARS175LP	January 2025	2 × LP

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP 1	EARS175LP	Side One • Chariot Choogle • Rock On • Mystic Lady • Rabbit Fighter • Buick Mackane (Denmark) • Buick Mackane And The Babe Shadow
LP 1	EARS175LP	Side Two • Get It On • Mambo Sun • Life's A Gas • Lean Love (Lean Woman Blues) • Planet Queen • Rip Off (Instrumental) • The Electric Warrior (Poem)
LP 2	EARS175LP	Side Three • Thunderwing • Easy Action (Solid Gold) • Left Hand Luke And The Beggar Boys • 20th Century Boy (Full Unedited Version) • Midnight
LP 2	EARS175LP	Side Four • Electric Boogie (Take 1) • Electric Boogie (Take 2) • Jam • Raw Ramp (Take 1) • Raw Ramp (Take 2) • Electric Boogie (Mix)

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.

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