T. Rex (June 1, 1972) Ride A White Swan LP (German Edition)

The German edition of T. Rex’s 1970 album, retitled Ride A White Swan and featuring alternate artwork, marking an early international release of the band’s transitional material.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS

Artist: T. Rex

Title: Ride A White Swan

Date: June 1, 1972

Label: Ariola

Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold)

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 85 070 IT

TRACK LIST

Side A

The Children Of Rarn

Jewel

The Visit

Childe

Diamond Meadows

Root Of Star

Beltane Walk

Ride A White Swan

Side B

Is It Love?

One Inch Rock

Summer Deep

Seagull Woman

Suneye

The Wizard

The Children Of Rarn

THE STORY

This German pressing of the album originally known as T. Rex was retitled Ride A White Swan for the market and features a different cover. It includes the hit single “Ride A White Swan” and marks an early European release as the band transitioned to electric glam rock.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Released on June 1, 1972 in Germany on Ariola, this edition replaces “The Time Of Love Is Now” with “Ride A White Swan.” The gatefold sleeve includes photos and lyrics. It reflects the growing international popularity of T. Rex following their UK success.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar, organ

Mickey Finn – drums, bass, vocals, pixiephone

Tony Visconti – producer, string arrangements

Howard Kaylan & Mark Volman – backing vocals (on select tracks)

PRODUCTION

Produced by: Tony Visconti

Engineered by: Roy T. Baker

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

Gatefold sleeve with photo and lyrics

Distinctive German cover artwork

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

The front cover features a black background with the title “Ride A White Swan” and band imagery. The gatefold includes additional photos and full lyrics. The label is Ariola with standard 1970s design.

RELATED MATERIAL

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SOURCES

Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Ariola Records

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.