T. Rex (October 1, 1981) – The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex
The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex was released by Cube Records in October 1981 as part of The Platinum Collection series. Issued as a double-LP compilation, the release gathered recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods, presenting material from across Marc Bolan's career in a single anthology.
The collection combines major hit recordings with earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex material, reflecting the breadth of Bolan's recording output from the late 1960s through the classic T. Rex era.
The album is a compilation of previously released recordings originally issued between the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex years. The tracks were produced for Straight Ahead Productions and compiled by Cube Records for release as a retrospective collection.
STYLE & THEMES
The compilation combines glam rock, pop and psychedelic folk-influenced recordings. The track selection moves between early acoustic and psychedelic material such as "Deborah", "Mustang Ford" and "King Of The Rumbling Spires" and later electric recordings including "Get It On", "Hot Love", "Jeepster" and "Mambo Sun".
ALBUM DETAILS
Released: October 1981
Country: UK
Label: Cube Records
Series: The Platinum Collection
Catalogue Number: PLAT 1002
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Glam
RELEASE HISTORY
Released in the United Kingdom during October 1981, The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex was issued as a double-vinyl compilation by Cube Records.
The release formed part of The Platinum Collection series and was marketed by Dakota Records and distributed by PRT Ltd.
PERSONNEL
T. Rex
Marc Bolan
Tony Visconti — Producer
Marc Bolan — Songwriter
Eddie Cochran — Writer ("Summertime Blues")
Jerry Capehart — Writer ("Summertime Blues")
PRODUCTION
Record Company: Dakota Records
Marketed By: Dakota Records
Distributed By: PRT Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright: Cube Records Ltd.
Produced For: Straight Ahead Productions
Producer: Tony Visconti
Published By: Westminster Music Ltd.
Published By: Lupus Music Ltd.
Published By: Cinephonic Music Ltd.
Pressed By: Damont
Design & Artwork: Chess Creative Services
Illustration: Terry Pastor
Plating: PAG
NOTES
The compilation was issued as part of The Platinum Collection series.
All tracks were written by Marc Bolan except "Summertime Blues", written by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart.
Runouts are hand etched.
MATRIX NUMBERS
Side A: PLAT 1002 A-1 PAG DAMONT O
Side B: PLAT 1002 B-1 PAG DAMONT O
Side C: PLAT 1002 C-2
Side D: PLAT 1002 D-1 PAG DAMONT | P
RELATED RELEASES
• Get It On
• Ride A White Swan
• Hot Love
• Jeepster
• Cosmic Dancer
• Raw Ramp
• Life's A Gas
• King Of The Rumbling Spires
• One Inch Rock
• Mustang Ford
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Album | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex | Cube Records | UK | PLAT 1002 | October 1981 | 2 × LP, Compilation, Stereo |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
2LP | PLAT 1002 | LP1 – Side A A1. Get It On A2. Ride A White Swan A3. By The Light Of The Magical Moon A4. Beltane Walk A5. King Of The Rumbling Spires A6. Lean Woman Blues |
2LP | PLAT 1002 | LP1 – Side B B1. Hot Love B2. Mambo Sun B3. The Motivator B4. Is It Love B5. Woodland Rock B6. Sea Gull Woman |
2LP | PLAT 1002 | LP2 – Side C C1. Deborah C2. One Inch Rock C3. Salamanda Palaganda C4. Mustang Ford C5. Stacey Grove C6. She Was Born To Be My Unicorn |
2LP | PLAT 1002 | LP2 – Side D D1. Jeepster D2. Summertime Blues D3. Cosmic Dancer D4. Raw Ramp D5. Life's A Gas D6. Hot Rod Mama |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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