T. Rex (November 10, 2023) – The Electrifying T. Rex Live In Concert Australia 1973 (2CD Edition)
Boston '72 documents a live T. Rex performance recorded at the Aquarius Theatre in The Electrifying T. Rex Live In Concert Australia 1973 was issued as part of the T. Rex Live Series and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the band's 1973 Australian tour.
The collection presents two complete audience recordings from the tour. While not recorded to modern professional standards, the recordings have been cleaned and professionally mastered for release. The project was created to preserve important historical documents from the peak years of T. Rex's live career and provide fans with an authentic 1970s concert experience.
The release was designed and coordinated by Michael Broad at Logostogo Australia and was issued as a mail-order-only release.
RECORDING
Disc One was recorded at Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on November 10, 1973.
Disc Two was recorded at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on November 3, 1973.
The recordings originate from audience tapes and have been professionally cleaned and mastered for release.
STYLE & THEMES
The recordings capture T. Rex during the height of their international popularity. The setlists focus on the band's major glam rock hits and concert favourites, featuring extended performances, audience interaction and Bill Legend's live drum solo section.
The recordings also document the expanded live line-up used during the 1973 touring period.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• 20th Century Boy — Opening hit single featured in both concerts.
• Chariot Choogle — Extended live performance.
• Telegram Sam — Concert favourite from the group's chart peak.
• Buick Mackane — Includes the featured drum solo section.
• Jeepster — One of the band's signature live recordings.
• Hot Love — Included on the Brisbane concert recording.
• Get It On — Extended concert performance and show finale.
BONUS TRACKS
• Marc Bolan Interview With Robbo — 2SM Radio Sydney interview recorded during late October 1973.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released during 2023 as part of the T. Rex Live Series.
Issued as a 2CD mail-order-only release.
Produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Australian tour.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — lead vocals, lead guitar, tambourine
Mickey Finn — percussion, backing vocals, whistle
Steve Currie — bass guitar
Bill Legend — drums
Jack Green — guitar
PRODUCTION
Designed and coordinated by Michael Broad
Professionally cleaned and mastered from audience recordings
Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company
NOTES
• 50th Anniversary Australian Tour release.
• Audience recordings.
• Professionally cleaned and mastered.
• Mail-order-only release.
• Part of the T. Rex Live Series.
• Gatefold sleeve packaging.
• Includes previously issued live recordings from Brisbane and Sydney performances.
RELATED RELEASES
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | The Electrifying T. Rex Live In Concert Australia 1973 | Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company | UK & Ireland | BLNS022 | 2023 | 2CD |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
2CD | BLNS022 | Disc 1 – Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (November 10, 1973): • Introduction • 20th Century Boy • Chariot Choogle • Telegram Sam • Buick Mackane > Drum Solo > • Jeepster • Hot Love • Get It On Disc 2 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (November 3, 1973): • Introduction • 20th Century Boy • Chariot Choogle • Telegram Sam • Buick Mackane > Bill Legend Drum Solo > • Jeepster > • Get It On • Marc Bolan Interview With Robbo (2SM Radio Sydney, Late October 1973) |
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.
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