T. Rex – (October 4, 2019) Dandy In The Underworld + Celebrate Summer– (2 Red & Blue Coloured 10″ Vinyl)

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Dandy In The Underworld + Celebrate Summer was issued by Demon Records as a special archival release celebrating the final two T. Rex singles released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. Presented as a pair of 10-inch records housed in a gatefold sleeve, the collection revisits Dandy In The Underworld and Celebrate Summer while expanding upon the original single releases with alternate mixes and previously unreleased recordings.

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Rather than simply reproducing the original singles, the release reimagines both records using alternate versions drawn from later archive research and remix projects. The result is a companion piece to the final T. Rex studio era, highlighting recordings associated with Marc Bolan's last creative period

RECORDING

The release combines original single versions with alternate mixes created in later years.

For Dandy In The Underworld, the original B-sides Groove A Little and Tame My Tiger appear in alternative forms, accompanied by a 2006 mix of the title track.

For Celebrate Summer, the original B-side Ride My Wheels was replaced with later recordings from 1977 that remained unreleased at the time. These include Hot George, 20th Century Baby and a monitor mix of Celebrate Summer.

STYLE & THEMES

The collection captures the final phase of Marc Bolan's recording career.

The material combines glam rock, pop and late-period T. Rex studio experimentation. The alternate mixes provide insight into the evolution of the recordings, while the inclusion of previously unreleased tracks broadens the picture of Bolan's final recording activities.

TRACK BY TRACK NOTES

• Dandy In The Underworld (Original 7" Version) — Original single version of the title track.

• Groove A Little (Rough Mix) — Alternate rough mix replacing the original single B-side version.

• Tame My Tiger (2006 Mix) — Remix of the original recording.

• Dandy In The Underworld (2006 Mix) — Later remix of the title track.

• Celebrate Summer (Original 7" Version) — Original single version and final T. Rex single released during Marc Bolan's lifetime.

• Hot George (2006 Mix) — Archive recording remixed in 2006.

• 20th Century Baby (2006 Mix) — Previously unreleased period recording presented in remixed form.

• Celebrate Summer (Monitor Mix) — Alternate monitor mix from the original sessions.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released by Demon Records on October 4, 2019.

The set was issued as two separate 10-inch coloured vinyl records housed in a gatefold sleeve.

The first record was pressed on red vinyl and the second on blue vinyl.

The release focuses on the final two T. Rex singles originally issued during Marc Bolan's lifetime and supplements them with alternate and previously unreleased material.

RELEASE TABLE

Artist	Album	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	Dandy In The Underworld + Celebrate Summer	Demon Records	UK & Europe	DEMREC465	October 4, 2019	2 × 10" Vinyl EP (Red & Blue Vinyl)

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
10" Red Vinyl Notes • Gatefold sleeve packaging. • Pressed on red and blue coloured vinyl. • Features the final two T. Rex singles released during Marc Bolan's lifetime.	DEMREC465	A1. Dandy In The Underworld (Original 7" Version) (3:51) A2. Groove A Little (Rough Mix) (3:37) B1. Tame My Tiger (2006 Mix) (2:46) B2. Dandy In The Underworld (2006 Mix) (4:56)
10" Blue Vinyl • Original B-sides replaced with alternate mixes and archive material. • Includes previously unreleased recordings from 1977. • Contains 2006 remixes and monitor mixes. • Barcode: 5014797900080.	DEMREC465	C1. Celebrate Summer (Original 7" Version) (2:37) C2. Hot George (2006 Mix) (1:47) D1. 20th Century Baby (2006 Mix) (2:19) D2. Celebrate Summer (Monitor Mix) (2:25)

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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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