T. REX (October 13, 2017) – 40th Anniversary Picture Disc Collection Format: 10 x 7" Picture Disc Box Set: UK

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Released on October 13, 2017, 40th Anniversary Picture Disc Collection was a limited-edition box set issued by Demon Records to celebrate the enduring legacy of T. Rex and Marc Bolan. The collection gathered ten of the band's most celebrated hit singles, each pressed as an individual 7-inch picture disc.

Issued in a strictly limited run of 1,000 numbered boxes, the set focused on the band's classic 1972-1976 hit-making period, bringing together some of the most recognisable recordings of the glam rock era. Presented as a deluxe collector's edition, the release offered fans an opportunity to own a visually striking retrospective of T. Rex's most successful singles.

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RECORDING

The collection compiles previously released recordings spanning T. Rex's classic hit period.

The featured recordings were originally issued between 1972 and 1976 and represent many of the band's biggest UK singles.

STYLE & THEMES

The box set celebrates the peak years of T. Rex, showcasing Marc Bolan's distinctive blend of glam rock, boogie, pop and rock & roll.

From the chart-topping "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru" through later classics such as "New York City" and "I Love To Boogie", the collection documents the evolution of T. Rex during the height of the glam rock movement.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

The set contains ten individual picture discs featuring:

• Telegram Sam

• Metal Guru

• Children Of The Revolution

• Solid Gold Easy Action

• 20th Century Boy

• The Groover

• Truck On (Tyke)

• Teenage Dream

• New York City

• I Love To Boogie

RELEASE HISTORY

40th Anniversary Picture Disc Collection was released in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2017 by Demon Records.

The box set was manufactured as a collection of ten individual 7-inch picture discs housed in a presentation box and was limited to 1,000 copies worldwide.

The release formed part of a wider programme of archive and catalogue reissues celebrating Marc Bolan's continuing influence and the lasting popularity of T. Rex recordings.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter

T. Rex — performances

PRODUCTION

Label: Demon Records

Catalogue Number: TREXSEV001X

Barcode: 5014797896628

Country: United Kingdom

Format: 10 × 7" Picture Disc Box Set

NOTES

Limited edition of 1,000 boxed sets.

Issued as ten individual 7-inch picture discs.

Catalogue Number: TREXSEV001X.

Barcode: 5014797896628.

Released by Demon Records on October 13, 2017.

The collection focuses on T. Rex's classic hit singles era and presents each title as an individual picture disc.

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RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	40th Anniversary Picture Disc Collection	Demon Records	UK	TREXSEV001X	October 13, 2017	10 × 7" Picture Disc Box Set

TRACKLIST TABLE

Disc	Track
Disc 1	Telegram Sam
Disc 2	Metal Guru
Disc 3	Children Of The Revolution
Disc 4	Solid Gold Easy Action
Disc 5	20th Century Boy
Disc 6	The Groover
Disc 7	Truck On (Tyke)
Disc 8	Teenage Dream
Disc 9	New York City
Disc 10	I Love To Boogie

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