T. Rex (September 10, 2007) – "Get It On" b/w "There Was A Time / Raw Ramp" : UK
Issued on 10 September 2007, this Universal Music UK reissue revisits Marc Bolan’s classic glam‑rock anthem Get It On. Originally released in 1971, the track remains one of T. Rex’s defining singles. The 2007 edition was pressed as a 7" vinyl single, pairing the original hit with two B‑side tracks, There Was A Time and Raw Ramp. The release continued the series of T. Rex reissues celebrating Bolan’s legacy, reaching #71 on the UK Singles Chart.
All tracks were written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti. These recordings originate from the 1971 Electric Warrior era and were later reissued by Universal.
STYLE & THEMES
Get It On blends swaggering riffs, glam‑rock attitude, and Bolan’s playful vocal delivery. The B‑side tracks share the same groove‑driven, electric feel.
TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES
• Get It On — Bolan’s signature glam‑rock anthem, presented here in its 2007 reissue.
• There Was A Time — A groove‑based cut from the same era, showcasing Bolan’s rhythmic phrasing.
• Raw Ramp — A companion track to Get It On, recorded during the 1971 sessions.
RELEASE HISTORY
Issued 10 September 2007 as a UK 7" vinyl single on Universal.
Barcode 602517443747.
Chart position: UK #71.
B‑side plays at 33 RPM.
Artist: T. Rex
Title: Get It On
Label: Universal
Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: 1744374
Date: September 10, 2007
Format: 7" Single
Tracklist (7"):
A1 — Get It On
B1 — There Was A Time
B2 — Raw Ramp
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. BBC Official Charts.
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