Tyrannosaurus Rex (1968) – Debora(h) Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided acetate captures an early Tyrannosaurus Rex recording of "Debora(h)", one of the group's most important early compositions. The surviving disc is particularly notable because the title appears with the spelling "Deborah", preserving one of several contemporary variations associated with the song during its development.
A highly desirable collector's item from the formative Tyrannosaurus Rex period and provides an important link between the group's studio recordings and eventual commercial releases.
The supplied source identifies the disc as a single-sided acetate from 1968.
The acetate contains a single recording of "Debora(h)" and is presented on a demonstration label.
The label identifies the artist as Tyrannosaurus Rex and carries the title in its "Deborah" spelling.
STYLE & THEMES
"Debora(h)" became one of the defining recordings of the early Tyrannosaurus Rex era, showcasing Marc Bolan's distinctive lyrical style and melodic approach.
The acetate is significant because it preserves an early stage in the song's history, documenting one of several title spellings associated with the recording.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
SIDE ONE
• Debora(h) – Early acetate version carrying the title spelling "Deborah" on the label.
RELEASE HISTORY
The supplied source dates the acetate to 1968.
The recording survives as a single-sided acetate rather than a commercial release.
A surviving example complete with its original label later appeared at auction and achieved a notable collector price.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, songwriter
Tyrannosaurus Rex — performers
PRODUCTION
Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Title: Debora(h)
Country: UK
Format: Single-Sided Acetate
Year: 1968
Label: Demonstration Record
Speed: 45 RPM
NOTES
• Dates from 1968.
• Exists as a single-sided acetate.
• The title is written as "Deborah" on the surviving label.
• The acetate was issued as a demonstration record marked "Not For Sale".
• The label identifies the artist as Tyrannosaurus Rex.
• The disc runs at 45 RPM.
• The spelling "Deborah" represents one of several variations associated with the song during this period.
• The surviving acetate includes its original demonstration label.
• This 7-inch single-sided acetate sold at auction for £939 on December 1, 2019.
• The recording remains a significant artefact from the earliest Tyrannosaurus Rex period.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Country | Year | Format | Notes |
UK | 1968 | Single-Sided Acetate | Debora(h) |
UK | 1968 | Double-Sided Acetate | Debora(h) / Child Star |
UK | 1968 | White Label Test Pressing | Debora spelling variations |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Tracklisting |
Single-Sided Acetate | Side One • Debora(h) |
SPECIAL PRESSINGS & VARIANTS
Variant | Notes |
Single-Sided Demonstration Acetate | "Deborah" spelling on label |
Double-Sided Acetate | Debora(h) / Child Star |
White Label Test Pressing | Multiple title spellings present |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, RockfilesUK.
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