T. REX (October 22, 2012) – "Childlike Men (Single Edit)" b/w "Hey, Let's Do It" Format: 7" Single: UK

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T. Rex Regeneration was released in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2012 through Fly Records under catalogue number BUG-100. Issued as a limited-edition 7-inch single, the release paired "Childlike Men (Single Edit)" with "Hey, Let's Do It", both written by Marc Bolan.

The single formed part of a renewed interest in previously unreleased and archival T. Rex material, bringing together recordings associated with Marc Bolan's catalogue in a collectible format aimed at fans and collectors.

Although originally scheduled for release on September 30, 2012, the single was postponed and eventually issued the following month.

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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 showcased two Marc Bolan compositions presented as a commemorative vinyl single. The recordings reflected the continuing interest in previously unheard, alternate and archival T. Rex material made available to a new generation of listeners.

The combination of Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti in the producer roles connected the project to the wider T. Rex legacy while presenting the material in a contemporary release format.

TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES

• Childlike Men (Single Edit) — Written by Marc Bolan and featured as the A-side. Produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.

• Hey, Let's Do It — Written by Marc Bolan and issued as the B-side. Produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti.

RELEASE HISTORY

The single was released in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2012 through Fly Records under catalogue number BUG-100.

Originally intended for release on September 30, 2012, the record was delayed and eventually appeared several weeks later.

The release was issued as a numbered limited edition pressed on 70-gram vinyl and was packaged with an inner bag.

A corresponding United States edition was also issued in 2012 under a different catalogue number.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — songwriter

Morgan Visconti — producer

Tony Visconti — producer

PRODUCTION

Produced by Morgan Visconti and Tony Visconti

Label: Fly Records

NOTES

The UK edition was issued as a numbered limited edition pressed on 70-gram vinyl.

An inner bag was included with the release.

The single was originally scheduled for release on September 30, 2012 before being postponed until October 22, 2012.

The US edition was released on red vinyl and carried catalogue number FLY-1.

Both tracks were written by Marc Bolan.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	T. Rex Regeneration	Fly	UK	BUG-100	October 22, 2012	Numbered 7" Single
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T. Rex	T. Rex Regeneration	Fly	USA	FLY-1	October 22, 2012	Limited Edition Red Vinyl 7" Single

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
Numbered 7" Single	BUG-100	A. Childlike Men (Single Edit) B. Hey, Let's Do It
Limited Edition Red Vinyl 7" Single	FLY-1	A. Childlike Men (Single Edit) B. Hey, Let's Do It

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