Tyrannosaurus Rex (2007) A Star Of Beards CD
A 2007 Italian compilation album, released on vinyl and CD, collecting rare and early Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks, demos, and alternate versions from Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex psychedelic folk period.
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Title: A Star Of Beards Date: 2007 Label: Get Back
Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation) Country: Italy
Catalogue: GET660 Barcode: 8013252366024
TRACK LIST
Child Star
Sleepy Maurice
Deep Summer
Demon Queen
One Inch Rock
Highways
Pilgrim's Tale
Rings Of Fortune
Wind Quartets
Mustang Ford
Conesuela
For The Lion And The Unicorn / Hot Rod Mama
Misty Coast Of Albany
Oh Baby
Universal Love
The Wizard (USA Promo)
June Child Recitation
THE STORY
This compilation gathers early Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings, demos, and rare tracks from the late 1960s, offering a deep dive into Marc Bolan’s acoustic, mystical folk-rock era before the band evolved into T. Rex.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Released in 2007 on the Italian Get Back label, A Star Of Beards focuses on the band’s formative years with Steve Peregrin Took. It includes alternate versions and previously hard-to-find material, appealing to dedicated Bolan collectors.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar
Steve Peregrin Took – percussion, vocals
PRODUCTION
Compiled for Get Back Records
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Purple-bordered cover with black-and-white photo of Bolan and bandmate
Ornate gold frame design
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
The front cover features a black-and-white photograph of Marc Bolan and a bandmate in an ornate purple and gold frame, with the title “TYRANNOSAURUS REX A STAR OF BEARDS” in yellow lettering.
RELATED MATERIAL
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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Get Back Records
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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