Tyrannosaurus Rex / T. Rex (June 1, 1996) – A BBC History CD Album Released
- T.Rex
- Jun 1, 1996
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 16
A comprehensive 1996 CD anthology compiling rare BBC session recordings, live tracks, and performances spanning Tyrannosaurus Rex’s early psychedelic folk era through T. Rex’s glam breakthrough, offering an essential audio history of Marc Bolan’s formative years.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex / T. Rex Title: A BBC History
Date: June 1996 Label: Band Of Joy Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: BOJCD 016
THE STORY This 26-track CD gathers BBC radio sessions and performances from the late 1960s to early 1970s, documenting Marc Bolan’s evolution from the acoustic, poetic Tyrannosaurus Rex duo to the electric glam rock of T. Rex. It includes early folk-psych gems alongside breakthrough hits, providing a unique archival snapshot of Bolan’s rapid artistic development.
TRACK LIST
Misty Mist (Highways)
Scenescof Dynasty
Pictures Of Purple People
Juniper Suction (Poem)
Juniper Suction (Song)
The Misty Coast Of Albany
Once Upon The Seas Of Abyssinia
Iscariot
Chariots Of Silk
Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart
Pavillions Of Sun
A Day Laye
By The Light Of The Magical Moon
Wind Cheetah
Ride A White Swan
Elemental Child
Suneye
Summertime Blues
Jewel
Hot Love
Beltane Walk
Sailors Of The Highway
Girl
Cadilac
Jeepster
Life’s A Gas
THE STORY
This 77-minute CD gathers previously unreleased or rare recordings from BBC radio sessions spanning the late 1960s to early 1970s. It traces Marc Bolan’s journey from the intimate, poetic Tyrannosaurus Rex duo to the emerging electric sound of T. Rex, including alternate takes, poems, and live-in-studio performances.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Released on the Band Of Joy label in 1996, A BBC History is a valuable collector’s release that fills in gaps in the official discography with authentic BBC archive material. It highlights Bolan’s rapid artistic growth during one of the most creative periods in British rock. The compilation includes both acoustic folk-psych material and early hits like “Ride A White Swan,” “Hot Love,” and “Jeepster.”
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar
Steve Peregrin Took – percussion, vocals (early tracks)
Mickey Finn – percussion, vocals (later tracks)
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Various (BBC Recordings) Compiled & Released by: Band Of Joy Running Time: 77 minutes
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