T.Rex (July 7, 1972) "Chariot Choogle" / "The Slider" Promotional Single: UK

Released July 7, 1972

(Promo Only)

7" Vinyl Single 

Reference: UK: SPSR 346

A. Chariot Choogle (Marc Bolan) – 2:45

B. The Slider (Marc Bolan) – 3:19

Notes This was a review / sampler promotional single for the upcoming LP The Slider. Only issued in very limited numbers (possibly 50 copies). Recorded at Rosenberg Studios, Copenhagen and Chateau d'Herouville Studios, Paris. Produced by Tony Visconti.

UK VARIANTS: 

• Version 1: Fully printed commercial labels, four prong, "demonsratiinal" printed

• Version 2: White label promo with matrix number "BLN 1005"

• Version 3: White background label with correct credit "Wizard Artists Ltd" • Handwritten white label promos / test pressings (sample only)

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS:

• New Zealand - T. Rex - SPSR.346 - 1972 (The Slider)

• South Africa - T. REX - SPSR 346 - 1972 (Chariot Choogle)

• Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong -

T. Rex - SPSR.346 - 1972 (Chariot Choogle / The Slider, Solid Center)

RELEASE

This promotional single was intended to promote the upcoming album The Slider. It was however only issued in very limited numbers and supplemented by white handwritten editions.

INTENDED SINGLE:

A white label of the Slider album was issued with an accompanying info sheet stating that "Chariot Choogle" would be released as a single "next month".

In the United States, the Slider album was promoted with a television commercial featuring the band miming to "Chariot Choogle".

SOURCES 

Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, Rockfilesuk

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