T. Rex (October 19, 2024) – The Slider Red Translucent Vinyl LP National Album Day 2024
The Slider remains one of the defining releases in the T. Rex catalogue and one of the landmark albums of the glam rock era. Originally released during the height of "T. Rextasy", the album followed the success of Electric Warrior and further established Marc Bolan as one of the most influential British songwriters of the 1970s.
This National Album Day 2024 edition was issued as part of the annual celebration's "Great British Groups" theme and presented the classic album on red translucent vinyl.
The album was recorded during T. Rex's classic early-1970s period and features many of the recordings that became staples of the group's catalogue.
The sessions produced several major singles and album tracks that helped cement T. Rex's international success and expanded Marc Bolan's reputation as a songwriter, performer and cultural figure.
STYLE & THEMES
The Slider combines glam rock, hard rock, pop and melodic balladry while maintaining the distinctive lyrical imagery that characterised Marc Bolan's work.
The album balances energetic rock-and-roll performances with reflective compositions, creating one of the most varied releases in the T. Rex catalogue. Songs such as Metal Guru, Telegram Sam and Ballrooms Of Mars demonstrate the breadth of Bolan's songwriting during the band's peak years.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Metal Guru — One of T. Rex's most celebrated singles and the album's opening statement.
• Mystic Lady — Features the romantic and mystical imagery associated with Bolan's writing.
• Rock On — Up-tempo glam rock performance.
• The Slider — Title track and centrepiece of the album.
• Baby Boomerang — One of the album's best-loved compositions.
• Spaceball Ricochet — Expands the album's cosmic themes.
• Buick MacKane — Classic Bolan recording from the period.
• Telegram Sam — UK chart-topping single and one of the group's signature songs.
• Rabbit Fighter — Hard-driving album track.
• Baby Strange — A fan favourite and live staple.
• Ballrooms Of Mars — One of Marc Bolan's most admired compositions.
• Chariot Choogle — Glam rock anthem from the album.
• Main Man — Closing track of the original release.
RELEASE HISTORY
Originally released in 1972, The Slider became one of T. Rex's most successful and enduring albums.
This National Album Day edition was released on October 19, 2024 by Demon Records. Issued to coincide with National Album Day's "Great British Groups" campaign, the album was reissued on 140g red translucent vinyl.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter
T. Rex — performances
PRODUCTION
Produced by Marc Bolan
Label: Demon Records
Catalogue Number: DEMREC1242
Barcode: 5014797911727
NOTES
• National Album Day 2024 release.
• National Album Day 2024 theme: Great British Groups.
• Pressed on 140g red translucent vinyl.
• Standard album sleeve.
• Includes lyric sheet.
• Released October 19, 2024.
RELATED RELEASES
• Electric Warrior
• Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow
• Tanx
• Telegram Sam
• Metal Guru
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
T. Rex | The Slider | Demon Records | UK | DEMREC1242 | October 19, 2024 | LP, Album, Reissue, Red Translucent Vinyl, 140g |
TRACKLIST TABLE (
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP Red Translucent Vinyl DEMREC1242 Side One: Metal Guru • Mystic Lady • Rock On • The Slider • Baby Boomerang • Spaceball Ricochet • Buick MacKane Side Two: Telegram Sam • Rabbit Fighter • Baby Strange • Ballrooms Of Mars • Chariot Choogle • Main Man |
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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