T. Rex (October 13, 2023) – Electric Warrior Sky Blue Vinyl LP

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Electric Warrior remains the landmark album that transformed T. Rex into one of the defining acts of the glam rock era. Originally released in 1971, the album established Marc Bolan as one of Britain's most influential songwriters and performers.

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This 2023 edition was issued by A&M Records and Universal Music Recordings as a limited-edition Sky Blue vinyl reissue, bringing the classic album back to vinyl collectors in a coloured pressing format.

RECORDING

The album was recorded at Wally Heider Recording Studio, Los Angeles, Trident Studios, Advision Studios and Mediasound.

The sessions featured Marc Bolan alongside core T. Rex members Steve Currie, Bill Legend and Mickey Finn, with additional backing vocals contributed by Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman.

Production was handled by Tony Visconti, with engineering contributions from Malcolm Cecil, Martin Rushent, Rik Pekkonen and Roy Thomas Baker.

STYLE & THEMES

Electric Warrior combines glam rock, hard rock, acoustic folk and boogie influences into a highly distinctive sound that helped define the early 1970s.

The album balances infectious singles with atmospheric ballads and experimental arrangements. Songs such as Get It On, Jeepster and Cosmic Dancer became cornerstones of the T. Rex catalogue while helping establish the sound and imagery associated with glam rock.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Mambo Sun — Opening track introducing the album's groove-oriented sound.

• Cosmic Dancer — One of Marc Bolan's most admired compositions.

• Jeepster — Classic single and enduring fan favourite.

• Monolith — Expands the album's mystical themes.

• Lean Woman Blues — Blues-influenced performance.

• Get It On — The breakthrough international hit.

• Planet Queen — Swaggering glam rock classic.

• Girl — Reflective acoustic-based composition.

• The Motivator — Driving rock performance.

• Life's A Gas — One of the album's most celebrated ballads.

• Rip Off — Energetic closing track.

RELEASE HISTORY

Originally released in 1971, Electric Warrior became T. Rex's breakthrough album and remains one of the defining releases of the glam rock movement.

This limited-edition Sky Blue vinyl reissue was released throughout Europe on October 13, 2023 by A&M Records and Universal Music Recordings.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, written by, composed by

Steve Currie — bass

Bill Legend — drums

Mickey Finn — percussion, vocals

Howard Kaylan — backing vocals

Mark Volman — backing vocals

Ian McDonald — saxophone

Burt Collins — flugelhorn

PRODUCTION

Produced by Tony Visconti

Engineered by Malcolm Cecil

Engineered by Martin Rushent

Engineered by Rik Pekkonen

Engineered by Roy Thomas Baker

Photography by Spud Murphy

Layout by Hipgnosis

Inner Sleeve by George Underwood

Concept by June Child

Lacquer Cut by Barry Grint

Label: A&M Records / Universal Music Recordings

Catalogue Number: 551 971-4 / 00602455197146

Barcode: 602455197146

Recorded At: Wally Heider Recording Studio, Los Angeles • Trident Studios • Advision Studios • Mediasound

NOTES

• Limited-edition reissue.

• Pressed on Sky Blue vinyl.

• Released throughout Europe.

• Licensed from Straight Ahead Productions Ltd.

• Lacquer cut at Alchemy Mastering.

• Pressed by Optimal Media GmbH.

• Sleeve states "Made in the EU".

• Sticker states "Made in Germany".

RELATED RELEASES

• Electric Warrior

• The Slider

• Tanx

• Get It On

• Jeepster

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
T. Rex	Electric Warrior	A&M Records / Universal Music Recordings	Europe	551 971-4 / 00602455197146	October 13, 2023	LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Sky Blue Vinyl

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
LP Sky Blue Vinyl	551 971-4 / 00602455197146	Side One: Mambo Sun • Cosmic Dancer • Jeepster • Monolith • Lean Woman Blues Side Two: Get It On • Planet Queen • Girl • The Motivator • Life's A Gas • Rip Off

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SOURCES 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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