T. Rex (August 1, 2025) The Gilded Cage We Call ’75 2CD

A deep archival dive into 1975 featuring rare radio broadcasts, studio outtakes, jingles, TV performances, and home demos. The Gilded Cage We Call ’75 showcases Marc Bolan & T. Rex during a highly creative and transitional year, with guest appearances from Gloria Jones and Flo & Eddie.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex

Title: The Gilded Cage We Call ’75 Date: August 1, 2025

Label: Solid Gold Records

Format / Type: 2CD Compilation Country: UK Catalogue: SG005CD

TRACK LIST

Disc 1

1. Deep Beneath An Ancient Shadow (#I)

2. Funky London Childhood

3. London Boys

4. Introduction Capital Radio

5. 20th Century Boy

6. Interview

7. New York City

8. Interview

9. You Damaged The Soul Of My Suit

10. Interview

11. Get It On

12. Capital (Radio Jingle)

13. Dawn Storm (Diff Lyrics, Feb ’75 Mix)

14. Savage Beethoven

15. Brain Police

16. Billy Super Duper

17. Flo & Eddie

18. King Of The Mountain Cometh (Acoustic Home Demo)

19. Depth Charge (#I&II, Piano/Vocal)

20. Swahili Boogie Woogie

21. Piccadilly (Radio Jingle)

22. New York City

23. 20th Century Boy

24. Teen Riot Structure (1975 Home Demo)

25. King Of The Rumbling Spires (1975 Home Demo)

26. Universe (Let's Face The Music And Dance)

27. Futuristic Dragon

28. Deep Beneath An Ancient Shadow (#II)

THE STORY 

Compiled from 1975 radio sessions (Capital Radio, Piccadilly), unreleased studio recordings, TV appearances, and intimate home demos, this 2CD set paints a vivid picture of Marc Bolan’s creative output during a pivotal year.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

All royalties go to the Light Of Love Foundation for the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film. A 4-panel gatefold digisleeve with 12-page booklet featuring rare images and notes.

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan – Vocals, Guitar

• Gloria Jones – Vocals

• Flo & Eddie – Vocals

• Classic T. Rex members and session musicians of the period

PRODUCTION Compiled from 1975 broadcasts and recordings. Artwork by Les Clark & Carlton.

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• 4-panel gatefold digisleeve

• 12-page booklet with photos and liner notes

• Striking cover image of Marc Bolan with guitar

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover: Iconic live photo of Marc Bolan holding a guitar under stage lights with “T.REX” title and “The Gilded Cage We Call ’75” subtitle.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Bolan Boogie – The Best of T. Rex (2024)

• Bolan B-Sides (2025)

• Studio Albums 1970–1977 (2025)

SOURCES Solid Gold Records, Discogs,

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.