T. Rex (October 1, 1982) – T. Rex Countdown Album UK: LP.
T. Rex is a budget-priced compilation album released by Cube Records in October 1982 as part of the Countdown - One Price Series. Issued in the United Kingdom, the album gathered a selection of recordings spanning both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, combining well-known hits with key album tracks.
The release was designed as an affordable introduction to Marc Bolan's catalogue and formed part of Cube Records' ongoing programme of retrospective compilations during the early 1980s..
RECORDING
The album consists of previously released studio recordings originally recorded by Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex.
The material spans several periods of Marc Bolan's career, ranging from early acoustic recordings through to the band's breakthrough glam rock era.
STYLE & THEMES
The compilation showcases the transition from the late-1960s folk and psychedelic sound of Tyrannosaurus Rex to the more electric and commercially successful T. Rex period.
The track selection balances major hit singles such as Get It On, Hot Love and Jeepster with lesser-known catalogue recordings including The Motivator, Hot Rod Mama and Is It Love.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Get It On — International breakthrough hit.
• Summertime Blues — Cover version of the Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart classic.
• Beltane Walk — Recording linking the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras.
• Mustang Ford — Early Marc Bolan favourite.
• Woodland Rock — Characteristic Tyrannosaurus Rex recording.
• Life's A Gas — One of Bolan's most enduring compositions.
• Hot Love — Landmark UK hit single.
• Jeepster — Classic track from the Electric Warrior period.
• The Motivator — Later-period T. Rex recording.
• Cosmic Dancer — One of Marc Bolan's most celebrated compositions.
• Hot Rod Mama — Early recording included from the Tyrannosaurus Rex catalogue.
• Is It Love — Album track from the T. Rex era
RELEASE HISTORY
The album was released by Cube Records in October 1982.
Issued as part of the Countdown - One Price Series, the LP was marketed as a mid-price compilation bringing together key recordings from Marc Bolan's career.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter
PRODUCTION
Label: Cube Records
Series: Countdown - One Price Series
Catalogue Number: COUNT 11
Format: LP, Compilation
Country: UK
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
T. Rex | T. Rex | Cube Records | UK | COUNT 11 | October 1982 | LP, Compilation |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP NOTES • Released as part of the Countdown - One Price Series. • Mid-price compilation release. • Issued by Cube Records in the UK. • Combines Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex era recordings. • Features major hits alongside album tracks and deeper catalogue selections. RELATED RELEASES • Across The Airways • The T. Rex Collection • Bolan Boogie • 20th Century Boy • The Ultimate Collection | COUNT 11 | Side One • Get It On • Summertime Blues • Beltane Walk • Mustang Ford • Woodland Rock • Life's A Gas Side Two • Hot Love • Jeepster • The Motivator • Cosmic Dancer • Hot Rod Mama • Is It Love |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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