T. Rex (June 1, 1972) Ride A White Swan Album GER: LP
Updated: Oct 3
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
See tags at foot of page.
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.
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