T. REX (October 22, 2012) – "Childlike Men (Single Edit)" b/w "Hey, Let's Do It" Format: 7" Single: USA
T. Rex Regeneration was released in the United States on October 22, 2012 as a limited-edition 7-inch single on the Fly label under catalogue number FLY-1. The release paired "Childlike Men (Single Edit)" with "Hey, Let's Do It", presenting two Marc Bolan compositions in newly issued form.
Issued more than three decades after Marc Bolan's passing, the single formed part of an ongoing celebration and reappraisal of the T. Rex catalogue. The release highlighted material written by Bolan while drawing on production work overseen by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.
The single was pressed on red vinyl and marketed as a limited edition release.
RECORDING
"Childlike Men (Single Edit)" was written by Marc Bolan.
"Hey, Let's Do It" was written by Marc Bolan.
Both tracks were produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.
STYLE & THEMES
The release focused on material drawn from the Marc Bolan catalogue, presenting two Bolan compositions within a commemorative release aimed at collectors and fans of T. Rex.
Both recordings retained Bolan's songwriting credit, while the production team of Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti provided the framework for the release.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Childlike Men (Single Edit) — Written by Marc Bolan and selected as the A-side. Featured in edited single form and produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.
• Hey, Let's Do It — Written by Marc Bolan and featured as the B-side. Produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.
RELEASE HISTORY
The single was issued in the United States on October 22, 2012 through Fly Records.
Released under catalogue number FLY-1, the record appeared as a limited-edition 7-inch red vinyl pressing.
The release was titled T. Rex Regeneration and featured "Childlike Men (Single Edit)" backed with "Hey, Let's Do It".
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — songwriter
Morgan Visconti — producer
Tony Visconti — producer
PRODUCTION
Produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti
Label: Fly Records
NOTES
This release was issued as a limited edition pressing.
The single was manufactured on red vinyl.
Both tracks were written by Marc Bolan.
Production was handled by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
T. Rex | T. Rex Regeneration | Fly | USA | FLY-1 | October 22, 2012 | 7" Single (Red Vinyl) |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
7" Single (Red Vinyl) | FLY-1 | A. Childlike Men (Single Edit) B. Hey, Let's Do It |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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