T. Rex (June 16, 2018) – Tanx HMV Vinyl Week Edition Album UK: 2LP

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Tanx was reissued by Demon Records on June 16, 2018, as a special HMV Vinyl Week exclusive edition. Originally released in 1973, the album represented a transitional point in T. Rex's career and demonstrated Marc Bolan's growing interest in expanding beyond the classic glam rock formula.

This deluxe edition paired the original album with a bonus collection of contemporary singles, creating an expanded overview of one of the most creative periods in the band's history.

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RECORDING.

Produced by Tony Visconti and written by Marc Bolan, the original album recordings date from 1973 and capture T. Rex during a period of artistic change.

The accompanying bonus disc collects key single releases from the same era, including several of the band's most recognisable recordings.

STYLE & THEMES

Tanx combines glam rock with elements of soul, pop, psychedelic rock.

The album presents a more varied musical palette than its predecessors, while the accompanying singles collection highlights the continued strength of Marc Bolan's songwriting during the period.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Tenement Lady — Opening album track.

• Rapids — Fast-paced rocker.

• Mister Mister — Melodic glam performance.

• Broken Hearted Blues — Brief blues-inspired composition.

• Shock Rock — Compact energetic rocker.

• Country Honey — Acoustic-influenced track.

• Electric Slim & The Factory Hen — One of the album's most distinctive recordings.

• Mad Donna — Driving second-side opener.

• Born To Boogie — Classic T. Rex anthem.

• Life Is Strange — Reflective album track.

• The Street & Babe Shadow — Atmospheric composition.

• Highway Knees — Mid-tempo rocker.

• Left Hand Luke — Expansive album closer.

• Children Of The Revolution — Stand-alone hit single.

• Jitterbug Love — Glam rock favourite.

• Sunken Rags — Contemporary non-album single.

• Solid Gold Easy Action — One of T. Rex's signature recordings.

• Xmas Riff — Brief festive recording.

• 20th Century Boy — One of the defining glam rock singles.

• Free Angel — Rare period recording.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released exclusively through HMV and Fopp as part of HMV Vinyl Week 2018.

The set was issued as a numbered limited edition featuring a pink vinyl pressing of the original album alongside a blue single-sided etched companion disc containing the bonus singles collection.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter

Tony Visconti — producer

PRODUCTION

Label: Demon Records

Catalogue Number: DEMREC278

Format: Limited Edition Gatefold Set

Country: UK

Edition: Numbered HMV Vinyl Week Exclusive

NOTES

• HMV Vinyl Week 2018 exclusive release.

• Also available through Fopp.

• Limited to 1,000 individually machine-numbered copies.

• Presented in a gatefold sleeve.

• Includes the original Tanx album on pink vinyl.

• Includes a blue single-sided etched bonus disc.

• Stickered as The Classic Album + The Singles.

• Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l.

• ℗ Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l.

• © Demon Music Group.

• Barcode: 5014797897083.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
T. Rex	Tanx	Demon Records	UK	DEMREC278	June 16, 2018	LP (Pink Vinyl) + Single-Sided Etched LP (Blue Vinyl), Limited Edition, Numbered Gatefold

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP 1	DEMREC278	Side One • Tenement Lady • Rapids • Mister Mister • Broken Hearted Blues • Shock Rock • Country Honey • Electric Slim & The Factory Hen
LP 1	DEMREC278	Side Two • Mad Donna • Born To Boogie • Life Is Strange • The Street & Babe Shadow • Highway Knees • Left Hand Luke
LP 2	DEMREC278	Side Three • Children Of The Revolution • Jitterbug Love • Sunken Rags • Solid Gold Easy Action • Xmas Riff • 20th Century Boy • Free Angel
LP 2	DEMREC278	Side Four • Etched Side

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2, RockfilesUK.

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