T. Rex (January 22, 2023) – Leicester '74 Limited Edition CDr
Leicester '74 documents a live T. Rex performance recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, during the group's mid-1970s touring period. Captured at a time when Marc Bolan was continuing to evolve the band's sound, the recording presents a set built around classic hit singles and established concert favourites.
Released by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the title forms part of an ongoing archive series preserving live recordings from throughout Marc Bolan's career.
The concert was recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.
The performance features Marc Bolan alongside members of the touring T. Rex line-up, including Steve Currie, Mickey Finn, Jack Green, Davey Lutton, Paul Fenton, Gloria Jones and Sister Pat Hall.
The audio was mastered by Anders Peterson and prepared for release as part of the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company archive programme.
STYLE & THEMES
The recording combines glam rock and pop rock and captures T. Rex performing a setlist dominated by audience favourites.
The concert balances major chart hits such as 20th Century Boy, Get It On and Metal Guru with enduring live staples including The Groover, Teenage Dream and Chariot Choogle.
The performance reflects the group's energetic live sound during the mid-1970s.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• 20th Century Boy — Opening performance of one of T. Rex's most recognisable hits.
• Chariot Choogle — Concert favourite from the classic years.
• Telegram Sam — Live rendition of the chart-topping single.
• Jeepster — One of the band's defining recordings.
• Teenage Dream — Extended concert centrepiece.
• The Groover — Popular non-album favourite.
• Born To Boogie — Performance of the well-known Bolan composition.
• Metal Guru — Signature T. Rex hit.
• Hot Love — Essential live favourite from the height of T. Rextasy.
• Get It On — Closing performance of the band's best-known anthem.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals
Steve Currie — bass
Mickey Finn — congas
Jack Green — guitar
Davey Lutton — drums
Paul Fenton — drums
Gloria Jones — vocals
Sister Pat Hall — vocals
PRODUCTION
Mastered by Anders Peterson
Design by Les Clark
Photography by Anwar Hussein
Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company
Catalogue Number: BLNS026
Recorded At: De Montfort Hall
RELEASE HISTORY
Released in 2023, Leicester '74 was issued as a limited-edition CDr by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company.
The release was available exclusively through mail order and forms part of the continuing archive series documenting live T. Rex performances.
NOTES
• Limited-edition archive release.
• Mail-order-only issue.
• Recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester.
• Features the mid-1970s T. Rex touring line-up.
• Mastered by Anders Peterson.
• Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company.
RELEASE TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Leicester '74 | Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company | UK | BLNS026 | 2023 | CDr, Limited Edition |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
CDr | BLNS026 | • 20th Century Boy • Chariot Choogle • Telegram Sam • Jeepster • Teenage Dream • The Groover • Born To Boogie • Metal Guru • Hot Love • Get It On |
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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