T. Rex (June 1, 1979) Solid Gold T.Rex Album Released
Updated: Jun 16
A popular 1979 EMI “greatest hits” compilation featuring T. Rex’s biggest glam anthems, released on both vinyl LP and cassette formats with iconic leopard-print cover imagery of Marc Bolan.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: T. Rex
Title: Solid Gold
T.Rex Date: June 1979
Label: EMI
Format / Type: LP Vinyl & Cassette Compilation
Country: United Kingdom
Catalogue:
LP: NUT 5 / OC 054-99 592
Cassette: TC-NUT 5 / OC 254-99 592
TRACK LIST Side A
20th Century Boy
Groover
New York City
I Love To Boogie
Mystic Lady
Children Of The Revolution
Dreamy Lady
Metal Guru
Side B
Telegram Sam
Truck On (Tyke)
Light Of Love
Laser Love
Dandy In The Underworld
Soul Of My Suit
London Boys
Solid Gold Easy Action
THE STORY
Released in June 1979, Solid Gold T.Rex is a 16-track compilation that collects many of Marc Bolan’s most successful singles and key album tracks from the band’s glam rock heyday. It was issued on both vinyl and cassette formats to reach a wide audience during the late 1970s.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This compilation helped maintain T. Rex’s visibility after their commercial peak. The striking cover shot of Bolan in a leopard-print suit became one of the most recognizable images of the band. Both the LP and cassette versions feature the same track listing, with the cassette (TC-NUT 5) being a common format for fans at the time.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar
Mickey Finn, Steve Currie, Bill Legend – core band members
Tony Visconti – producer (majority of tracks)
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Tony Visconti (most tracks)
Compiled & Released by: EMI Records
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Iconic black-and-white leopard-print cover photo of Marc Bolan
Metallic gold “SOLID GOLD T.REX” title
Full track listing and liner notes on back
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
The front cover shows Marc Bolan in a dramatic pose wearing a revealing leopard-print outfit against a dark background, with the gold title logo in the top right. The back cover includes the complete track list, production credits, and biographical liner notes.
RELATED MATERIAL
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SOURCES
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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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