T. Rex (August 1, 2025) The Gilded Cage We Call ’75 2CD
- T.Rex
- Aug 1, 2025
- 2 min read
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
Deep Beneath An Ancient Shadow (#I)
Funky London Childhood
London Boys
Introduction Capital Radio
20th Century Boy
Interview
New York City
Interview
You Damaged The Soul Of My Suit
Interview
Get It On
Capital (Radio Jingle)
Dawn Storm (Diff Lyrics, Feb ’75 Mix)
Savage Beethoven
Brain Police
Billy Super Duper
Flo & Eddie
King Of The Mountain Cometh (Acoustic Home Demo)
Depth Charge (#I&II, Piano/Vocal)
Swahili Boogie Woogie
Piccadilly (Radio Jingle)
New York City
20th Century Boy
Teen Riot Structure (1975 Home Demo)
King Of The Rumbling Spires (1975 Home Demo)
Universe (Let's Face The Music And Dance)
Futuristic Dragon
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.
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