T. Rex (September 27, 2024) – "Telegram Sam" b/w "Cadilac" Single: UK

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Released by Demon Records on September 27, 2024, this 7" picture disc formed part of an ongoing series celebrating T. Rex's classic singles. Following the success of the label's collectible picture disc editions devoted to the band's 1973 releases, attention turned to the group's celebrated 1972 singles.

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The series continued to utilise photographs sourced from the Keith Morris archive.

This release focused on "Telegram Sam", one of Marc Bolan's most recognised recordings. Originally issued in January 1972, the song acted as an early preview of the forthcoming The Slider album and went on to become one of T. Rex's signature hits.

The single became the band's third UK number one, remaining at the top of the chart for two weeks and spending fourteen weeks on the chart overall. It replaced The New Seekers' "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" at number one and was subsequently succeeded by Chicory Tip's "Son Of My Father".

The song's influence extended beyond its original era and was later recorded by Bauhaus in 1980.

TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES

• Telegram Sam — Originally released in January 1972 and widely regarded as one of Marc Bolan's most enduring and recognisable compositions. The song served as an advance introduction to The Slider.

• Cadilac — Included as the principal B-side. Despite its association with the period, the track was not included on The Slider when the album was released in July 1972.

• Baby Strange — Included on this picture disc edition as it was on the original release

RELEASE HISTORY

The release was issued on September 27, 2024, through Demon Records as the second entry in the label's 1972 picture disc singles programme.

Presented as a collectible 7" picture disc, the release featured photography from the Keith Morris archive and continued Demon Records' series of deluxe vinyl reissues highlighting key singles from the T. Rex catalogue.

Originally released in January 1972, "Telegram Sam" reached Number 1 in the United Kingdom, remaining there for two weeks and spending a total of fourteen weeks on the chart.

RELEASE TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
T. Rex	Telegram Sam	Demon Records	United Kingdom	DEMSING058	September 27, 2024	7" Picture Disc

TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
7" Picture Disc	DEMSING058	A. Telegram Sam B1. Cadilac B2. Baby Strange

NOTES

• Part of Demon Records' collectible T. Rex picture disc series.

• Features photography sourced from the Keith Morris archive

.• "Telegram Sam" was originally released in January 1972.

• The song served as an early preview of The Slider.

• "Cadilac" did not appear on The Slider album.

• "Telegram Sam" became T. Rex's third UK number one single.

• Bauhaus released a cover version of the song in 1980.

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts

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