T. Rex – (June 12, 2021) Star King– 1LP (RSD21)

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Star King (RSD21) was released by Demon Records as a special Record Store Day 2021 vinyl compilation devoted to rare, alternative and previously unavailable recordings from the T. Rex archive.

The collection brings together working versions, demos, rough mixes and alternate masters spanning different periods of Marc Bolan’s career. Rather than focusing on familiar hit recordings, the album offers a glimpse into the creative process behind a number of well-known songs, revealing their development from early ideas and studio experiments through to completed recordings.

Issued as part of the Record Store Day programme, the release presents a selection of archive material highlighting Bolan’s songwriting, arranging and recording methods. The compilation includes alternate versions of recognised favourites alongside lesser-known recordings from the T. Rex catalogue

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The compilation assembles working versions, demos, rough mixes, alternate masters and studio recordings drawn from various sessions across Marc Bolan’s career.

STYLE & THEMES

The recordings showcase the developmental stages of T. Rex material, ranging from demos and jam sessions to rough mixes and alternative masters.

Several tracks demonstrate the evolution of songs that would later become key releases, while others provide insight into Bolan's work-in-progress approach to songwriting and studio experimentation.

The collection highlights the raw creative process behind some of T. Rex's best-known recordings and reflects Bolan's continued willingness to revisit and reshape material during production.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Born To Boogie (Working Version) — Early development version of the later released recording.

• Dreamy Lady (Re-recorded For Television Performances) — Special recording prepared for television appearances.

• The Groover (Demo) — Preliminary version showing the song in its earliest form.

• Blackjack (Earlier Master Version) — Alternate master recording.

• Children Of The Revolution (Jam / Working Version) — Studio working performance of the hit recording.

• Baby Boomerang (1974) (Working Version) — Development recording dating from 1974.

• Big Black Cat (Master Version) — Master recording included in the collection.

• Groove A Little (Working Version) — Alternative work-in-progress version.

• Squint Eye Mangle (Rough Mix) — Rough studio mix.

• Christmas Bop (Master Version) — Master recording included as the closing track.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released by Demon Records on June 12, 2021, Star King (RSD21) formed part of the Record Store Day 2021 schedule.

The album was issued as a vinyl-only compilation bringing together archive recordings, alternate versions and studio rarities from the T. Rex catalogue.

The release focused on unreleased or alternate recordings rather than original album masters, making it a collector-oriented addition to the Demon Records T. Rex reissue programme.

NOTES

• Record Store Day 2021 release.

• Features demos, rough mixes, alternative masters and working versions.

• Focuses on archive material rather than original released album versions.

• Includes rare studio recordings spanning multiple periods of Marc Bolan’s career.

• Compiled as a collector-focused addition to the T. Rex catalogue.

RELATED RELEASES

• Born To Boogie

• Children Of The Revolution

• The Groover

• Dreamy Lady

• Christmas Bop

RELEASE TABLE

Artist	Album	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	Star King (RSD21)	Demon Records	UK	5014797905078	June 12, 2021	LP

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP	5014797905078	1. Born To Boogie (Working Version) 2. Dreamy Lady (Re-recorded For TV Performances) 3. The Groover (Demo) 4. Blackjack (Earlier Master Version) 5. Children Of The Revolution (Jam / Working Version) 6. Baby Boomerang (1974) (Working Version) 7. Big Black Cat (Master Version) 8. Groove A Little (Working Version) 9. Squint Eye Mangle (Rough Mix) 10. Christmas Bop (Master Version)

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives

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