T. Rex (June 1, 1979) Solid Gold T.Rex Album LP: UK

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

1. 20th Century Boy

2. Groover

3. New York City

4. I Love To Boogie

5. Mystic Lady

6. Children Of The Revolution

7. Dreamy Lady

8. Metal Guru

Side B

1. Telegram Sam

2. Truck On (Tyke)

3. Light Of Love

4. Laser Love

5. Dandy In The Underworld

6. Soul Of My Suit

7. London Boys

8. 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.

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SOURCES 

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