T. Rex (June 10, 2023) – Cardiff '72 (First Performance) CDr
Cardiff '72 (First Performance) documents a live T. Rex concert recorded at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, on June 10, 1972. Captured during the peak of "T. Rextasy", the recording presents Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing a concise set of major hits and fan favourites before an enthusiastic audience.
Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the release preserves a historic live performance from one of the most successful periods in the band's career.
The performance was recorded at the Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom on Saturday, June 10, 1972.
The concert was recorded by Phil Davies and later restored, cleaned and mastered by Anders Peterson at GS Mastering & Post.
The original tapes were baked and processed at FX Copyroom, London before being prepared for release.
STYLE & THEMES
The recording captures T. Rex at the height of their glam rock success.
The setlist focuses on the band's best-known singles and concert favourites, showcasing Marc Bolan's charismatic stage presence and the group's ability to translate their studio recordings into energetic live performances.
The concert reflects the excitement surrounding T. Rex during 1972 and documents a key moment in the band's live history.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Jeepster — Opening performance of one of T. Rex's defining recordings.
• Cadilac — Early classic from the group's catalogue.
• Baby Strange — Concert favourite from the period.
• Debora — Performance of one of Bolan's earlier compositions.
• Spaceball Ricochet — Live version of the album track.
• Telegram Sam — Major hit single performed live.
• Metal Guru — One of T. Rex's most successful chart hits.
• Hot Love — Signature performance from the height of T. Rextasy.
• Get It On — Concert-closing rendition of the band's best-known anthem.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released in 2023 by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, Cardiff '72 (First Performance) was issued as a CDr archive release.
The release forms part of an ongoing series preserving rare Marc Bolan and T. Rex live recordings and was made available in a card sleeve presentation.
PRODUCTION
Recorded by Phil Davies
Audio Restoration and Mastering by Anders Peterson
Tape Processing by FX Copyroom
Project Co-ordinated by Carlton P. Sandercock
Layout by Les Clark
Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company
Catalogue Number: BLNS027
Recorded At: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales
NOTES
• Archive live concert recording.
• Recorded at Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales.
• Performance recorded June 10, 1972.
• Issued in a card sleeve.
• Audio restored and mastered by Anders Peterson.
• Tape baked and processed at FX Copyroom, London.
• All royalties benefit The Light Of Love Foundation and the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film.
RELEASE TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
T. Rex | Cardiff '72 (First Performance) | Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company | UK | BLNS027 | 2023 | CDr |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
CDr | BLNS027 | • Jeepster • Cadilac • Baby Strange • Debora • Spaceball Ricochet • Telegram Sam • Metal Guru • Hot Love • Get It On |
SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives
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.
Comments