T. Rex (June 3, 2023) – "The Groover" b/w "Midnight" Single: UK

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Released on June 3, 2023, this limited edition 7" picture disc formed the second instalment in Demon Records' T. Rex 1973 campaign. The release was issued alongside other archival projects celebrating the band's prolific 1973 period, including the Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream? 5LP and 4CD box sets, as well as the Songwriter: 1973 LP.

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As with the other singles in the series, the record was presented as a collector's picture disc featuring photography from the Keith Morris archive. The campaign revisited T. Rex's original 1973 singles and reintroduced them in a format aimed at collectors and long-time fans.

Originally issued in June 1973, "The Groover" became another significant chart success for Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The single remains one of the better-known releases from the period and demonstrated the band's continued popularity during the height of the glam rock era.

TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES

• The Groover — Originally released in June 1973 and later revisited as part of Demon Records' 1973 anniversary campaign. The song became a substantial UK chart hit and remains a notable entry in the T. Rex catalogue.

• Midnight — Issued as the original B-side and included on this commemorative picture disc release.

RELEASE HISTORY

This limited edition picture disc was released on June 3, 2023, as the second title in Demon Records' programme celebrating T. Rex's 1973 singles.

Featuring imagery sourced from the Keith Morris archive, the release formed part of a broader campaign dedicated to the band's 1973 output. The series presented several key T. Rex singles in collectible picture disc editions.

Label: Demon Records

Catalogue numbers:

• DEMSING018

NOTES

• Limited Edition 7" Picture Disc.

• Part of Demon Records' T. Rex 1973 campaign.

• Features photographs from the Keith Morris archive.

• "The Groover" was originally released in June 1973.

• The original single reached number 4 in the UK chart.

• The release remained on the chart for nine weeks.

• At the time of its chart run, the top three positions were occupied by 10cc's "Rubber Bullets", Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross" and Suzi Quatro's "Can The Can".• Neither "The Groover" nor "Midnight" appeared on Zinc Alloy, released in January 1974.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	The Groover	Demon Records	United Kingdom	DEMSING018	June 3, 2023	7" Picture Disc

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
7" Picture Disc	DEMSING018	A. The Groover B. Midnight

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts

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