T. REX (September 7, 2018) – Gold Album 2LP

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T. Rex Gold is a double-vinyl retrospective issued by Demon Records that brings together some of the most celebrated recordings from Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

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Spanning the group's most successful years, the collection traces Bolan's journey from the breakthrough success of Ride A White Swan through the peak years of glam rock and beyond.

Across twenty-four recordings, the compilation highlights the singles and album tracks that established T. Rex as one of the defining acts of the 1970s. The set includes many of Bolan's best-known recordings, among them Get It On, Hot Love, Metal Guru, Telegram Sam, Children Of The Revolution, Ride A White Swan and 20th Century Boy.

Presented using the original artwork and pressed across two heavyweight records, the release serves as an accessible overview of Bolan's recording career under the T. Rex name.

RECORDING

The compilation gathers previously released recordings from across Marc Bolan and T. Rex's career.

STYLE & THEMES

The collection showcases the breadth of Marc Bolan's songwriting and recording career.

Included are early transitional recordings, glam-rock anthems, chart-topping singles, reflective ballads and later-period studio recordings. Together they illustrate the evolution of T. Rex from the group's earliest successes through to Bolan's final years as an active recording artist.

The album balances commercial hit singles with key catalogue recordings, providing a broad survey of Bolan's work.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

DISC ONE

• Debora — Early recording included in the collection.

• One Inch Rock — Featured from Bolan's earlier catalogue.

• Ride A White Swan — Breakthrough hit that introduced the new T. Rex sound.

• Cosmic Dancer — One of the most celebrated recordings from Electric Warrior.

• Life's A Gas — Included from the classic early-1970s period.

• Hot Love — Major chart success and key recording in the T. Rex story.

• Get It On — One of Bolan's defining singles.

• Jeepster — Classic glam-era recording.

• Telegram Sam — Number one hit from the height of T. Rex popularity.

• Metal Guru — Another of Bolan's chart-topping singles.

• Children Of The Revolution — Stand-alone hit single.

• Solid Gold Easy Action — Included among the period's major recordings.

DISC TWO

• 20th Century Boy — One of the most enduring T. Rex recordings.

• The Groover — Non-album hit single.

• Truck On (Tyke) — Included from the mid-1970s period.

• Teenage Dream — Key recording from Bolan's evolving catalogue.

• Till Dawn — Included from the group's later recordings.

• Light Of Love — Mid-1970s studio recording.

• New York City — Hit single from the Futuristic Dragon era.

• Dreamy Lady — Popular late-period single.

• London Boys — Included from the same recording period.

• I Love To Boogie — One of Bolan's best-known later hits.

• The Soul Of My Suit — Featured from Bolan's final studio period.

• Celebrate Summer — Closing track in the collection.

RELEASE HISTORY

Released by Demon Records on September 7, 2018, T. Rex Gold was issued as a double LP compilation.

The set was pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl and presented using original artwork. The collection was designed as a definitive overview of Marc Bolan and T. Rex's most celebrated recordings.

RELEASE TABLE

Artist	Album	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	Gold	Demon Records	UK	DEMREC284	September 7, 2018	2LP (180g Heavyweight Vinyl)

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
2LP (180g Heavyweight Vinyl) NOTES • Double LP compilation. • Pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl. • Reproduced using the original artwork. • Contains twenty-four recordings spanning Marc Bolan and T. Rex's career. • Includes Get It On, Metal Guru, Hot Love, Children Of The Revolution, Ride A White Swan, Telegram Sam, 20th Century Boy and Cosmic Dancer. RELATED RELEASES • Electric Warrior • The Slider • Futuristic Dragon • Ride A White Swan • Get It On • 20th Century Boy	DEMREC284	Disc 1: 1. Debora 2. One Inch Rock 3. Ride A White Swan 4. Cosmic Dancer 5. Life's A Gas 6. Hot Love 7. Get It On 8. Jeepster 9. Telegram Sam 10. Metal Guru 11. Children Of The Revolution 12. Solid Gold Easy Action Disc 2: 1. 20th Century Boy 2. The Groover 3. Truck On (Tyke) 4. Teenage Dream 5. Till Dawn 6. Light Of Love 7. New York City 8. Dreamy Lady 9. London Boys 10. I Love To Boogie 11. The Soul Of My Suit 12. Celebrate Summer

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SOURCES   Discogs; 45 World; Wikipedia; BBC Official Charts; Sleeveographia2

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