Now Playing was a compilation album released worldwide on October 4, 2024 by Reprise Records and Rhino Records. Issued as part of the Now Playing series, the album presented a concise ten-track overview of T. Rex's most celebrated recordings. The collection focused on material drawn from the group's classic early-1970s period, featuring key tracks associated with Electric Warrior, The Slider and the breakthrough singles era. The release was marketed as a glam rock essentials collection and offered both casual listeners and collectors a curated introduction to Marc Bolan's best-known recordings. The recordings featured on the album were originally recorded during T. Rex's most commercially successful period. The compilation consists entirely of previously released studio recordings written by Marc Bolan and originally produced by Tony Visconti. No new recordings were created for the release. The album assembled existing master recordings into a newly curated compilation programme for the Now Playing series. STYLE & THEMES Now Playing focuses on the recordings that defined T. Rex as leaders of the glam rock movement. The compilation blends chart hits, fan favourites and influential album tracks, highlighting Marc Bolan's distinctive songwriting, memorable guitar-driven arrangements and the group's combination of rock, pop and boogie influences. Tracks such as Ride A White Swan, Hot Love, Bang A Gong (Get It On) and Jeepster document the band's commercial breakthrough, while selections such as Cosmic Dancer, Planet Queen and Life's A Gas showcase the broader musical depth of the T. Rex catalogue. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Ride A White Swan — The breakthrough hit that launched T. Rex into the mainstream. • Jewel — Early fan favourite showcasing Bolan's developing songwriting style. • Hot Love — One of the group's defining UK number one singles. • Bang A Gong (Get It On) — International breakthrough hit and signature recording. • Raw Ramp — Popular B-side and concert-era favourite. • Jeepster — Landmark glam rock single from the Electric Warrior era. • Life's A Gas — One of Marc Bolan's most admired compositions. • Mambo Sun — Opening track from The Slider period. • Cosmic Dancer — Acclaimed album recording featuring one of Bolan's most celebrated performances. • Planet Queen — Classic Electric Warrior album track. RELEASE HISTORY The album was issued worldwide on October 4, 2024 by Reprise Records and Rhino Records. The release formed part of Rhino's Now Playing series, which highlights selected essential recordings from major recording artists. The compilation was pressed as a red transparent 180-gram vinyl LP and featured newly designed packaging using archival imagery from the T. Rex catalogue. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter T. Rex — performances Tony Visconti — producer Keith Morris Estate — cover photography David Torres — design Rachel Gutek — art supervision PRODUCTION Produced by Tony Visconti Recorded by T. Rex Engineered by Mastered by Photography by The Estate of Keith Morris Artwork by Design by David Torres Label: Reprise Records / Rhino Records Catalogue Number: 603497824427 / RCV1 726583 Barcode: 603497824427 Recorded At: Various recording sessions NOTES • Released as part of Rhino's Now Playing series. • Pressed on red transparent 180-gram vinyl. • Worldwide release. • Issued by Reprise Records and Rhino Records. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex Now Playing Compilation Album Reprise Records / Rhino Records Worldwide 603497824427 / RCV1 726583 October 4, 2024 LP, Compilation, Red Transparent, 180g TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP 603497824427 / RCV1 726583 Side One: Ride A White Swan • Jewel • Hot Love • Bang A Gong (Get It On) • Raw Ramp Side Two: Jeepster • Life's A Gas • Mambo Sun • Cosmic Dancer • Planet Queen SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Rockfiles, Official Marc Bolan archives, 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.

This Vinyl Me, Please exclusive edition of T. Rex was issued as part of the VMP Rock series. The release revisits the album that documented the transition from Tyrannosaurus Rex to T. Rex and includes the breakthrough recording Ride A White Swan. Issued as a club-exclusive pressing, the album was released on 180g "Jewel Of Frost" green vinyl and was cut directly from the master tapes. The package also includes a listening notes booklet written by Jason Diamond. The edition was manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Company and issued through Reprise Records as part of a programme of premium audiophile reissues. RECORDING The album was recorded at Trident Studios. Production was handled by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions. Engineering duties were performed by Roy Thomas Baker. For this edition, lacquers were cut directly from the master tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound. STYLE & THEMES The album captures a pivotal moment in Marc Bolan's artistic development. The recordings combine elements of folk rock, psychedelic rock, rock and roll and the emerging glam-rock sound that would soon define T. Rex. Songs such as Beltane Walk and Ride A White Swan illustrate the shift towards a more electric sound, while other tracks retain elements associated with the earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex period. RELEASE HISTORY Released in June 2024 as a Vinyl Me, Please Rock series exclusive. Issued by Reprise Records in partnership with Rhino Entertainment Company. Presented on exclusive 180g "Jewel Of Frost" green vinyl and accompanied by a listening notes booklet. The release formed part of Vinyl Me, Please's curated archive reissue programme. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar Tony Visconti — producer Roy Thomas Baker — engineer Ryan Smith — lacquer cutting Jason Diamond — listening notes TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • The Children Of Rarn — Opening introduction to the album. • Jewel — Featured among the album's central compositions. • The Visit — Early-period T. Rex recording. • Childe — Included from the original album sequence. • The Time Of Love Is Now — Studio recording from the transitional era. • Diamond Meadows — Featured on side one. • Root Of Star — Included among the original album tracks. • Beltane Walk — One of the recordings signalling the arrival of the new T. Rex sound. • Is It Love? — Opens side two of the album. • One Inch Rock — Included in the original album sequence. • Summer Deep — Acoustic-era composition. • Seagull Woman — Featured among the album's second-side recordings. • Suneye — Included in the original running order. • The Wizard — Extended closing composition. • Ride A White Swan — Landmark recording that became T. Rex's breakthrough hit. PRODUCTION Produced by Tony Visconti Engineered by Roy Thomas Baker Listening Notes by Jason Diamond Lacquer Cut by Ryan Smith Label: Reprise Records Series: VMP Rock RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex T. Rex Reprise Records US RCV1 726317 / 081227816537 June 2024 LP, Club Edition, 180g "Jewel Of Frost" Green Vinyl T. Rex T. Rex Reprise Records US VMP-RR012 June 2024 VMP Rock Exclusive Edition TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP NOTES • Vinyl Me, Please exclusive release. • Part of the VMP Rock series. • Pressed on exclusive 180g "Jewel Of Frost" green vinyl. • AAA lacquers cut from the master tapes. • Lacquers cut by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound. • Includes listening notes booklet by Jason Diamond. • Manufactured by Rhino Entertainment Company. • Pressed by GZ Media. • Barcode: 081227816537. RELATED RELEASES • Ride A White Swan • T. Rex • Electric Warrior RCV1 726317 Side A: A1. The Children Of Rarn A2. Jewel A3. The Visit A4. Childe A5. The Time Of Love Is Now A6. Diamond Meadows A7. Root Of Star A8. Beltane Walk Side B: B1. Is It Love? B2. One Inch Rock B3. Summer Deep B4. Seagull Woman B5. Suneye B6. The Wizard B7. Ride A White Swan SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Molly Mouse Dream Talk is an archival T. Rex collection that assembles a diverse selection of studio recordings from the Marc Bolan catalogue. The release showcases material spanning a variety of sessions and creative periods, highlighting Bolan's continued experimentation with melody, songwriting and arrangement. Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, this edition presents the collection on limited pink vinyl and reintroduces the release with updated packaging, a barcode and a revised catalogue number. The album draws together both familiar and lesser-known recordings, providing an overview of Bolan's creative output beyond the core T. Rex studio albums. RECORDING The recordings featured on Molly Mouse Dream Talk originate from various sessions associated with Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The collection presents alternate recordings, rarities and archive selections that document the breadth of Bolan's songwriting during the group's most productive years. This 2024 pressing was issued as a vinyl reissue and pressed on pink vinyl. STYLE & THEMES The album combines pop rock with the melodic songwriting and eclectic studio experimentation associated with Marc Bolan's later work. Across the collection, themes of romance, fantasy, urban imagery and personal reflection appear throughout the songs. The recordings demonstrate Bolan's ability to blend catchy hooks with inventive arrangements and distinctive lyrical ideas. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Born To Boogie — Opens the collection with one of Bolan's best-known compositions. • Easy Action — Classic T. Rex recording highlighting the group's rock-oriented sound. • Country Honey — Features Bolan's melodic songwriting style. • Broken Hearted Blues — Blues-influenced composition from the archive. • Rapids — Included among the collection's rarer recordings. • Tenement Lady — Features Bolan's character-driven songwriting. • Darling (Mellotron Version) — Alternative version distinguished by Mellotron textures. • Electric Slim & The Factory Hen — One of Bolan's more unusual compositions. • Shock Rock — Reflects the adventurous spirit of the era. • Mister Mister — Featured on side two. • The Street & Babe Shadow — Archive recording included in the collection. • Highway Knees — Mid-period Bolan composition. • Mad Donna — Included in the original line-up. • Free Angel — One of the collection's notable tracks. • Life Is Strange — Continues the album's reflective second side. • Left Hand Luke (Piano & Backing Vocals) — Closing recording featuring an alternate arrangement. RELEASE HISTORY Molly Mouse Dream Talk was reissued on May 10, 2024 by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company. This edition was pressed on pink vinyl and released as a limited-edition reissue. The release features an updated catalogue number and barcode compared to previous editions. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar T. Rex — performances PRODUCTION Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company Catalogue Number: SG008CD Barcode: 5060446073995 RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Molly Mouse Dream Talk Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company Europe SG008 / SG008CD December 2023 CD, Limited Edition T. Rex Molly Mouse Dream Talk Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company Europe SG008CD May 10, 2024 LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Pink Vinyl TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP Pink Vinyl NOTES • Limited-edition pink vinyl pressing. • Reissue edition released in 2024. • Features updated catalogue number and barcode. • Archival Marc Bolan and T. Rex recordings. • European pressing. SG008CD Side One: Born To Boogie • Easy Action • Country Honey • Broken Hearted Blues • Rapids • Tenement Lady • Darling (Mellotron Version) • Electric Slim & The Factory Hen • Shock Rock Side Two: Mister Mister • The Street & Babe Shadow • Highway Knees • Mad Donna • Free Angel • Life Is Strange • Left Hand Luke (Piano & Backing Vocals) SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was originally released during one of the most ambitious and experimental periods of Marc Bolan's career. Credited to Marc Bolan & T. Rex, the album represented a stylistic shift, incorporating broader soul, funk and theatrical influences while retaining the distinctive songwriting style that had made T. Rex one of the defining acts of the glam-rock era. This Record Store Day 2024 edition reissued the album as a picture disc, bringing one of Bolan's most distinctive releases back into print for collectors and fans.. The album was written and composed by Marc Bolan. Production duties were shared by Marc Bolan and Tony Visconti, with Visconti also arranging the string sections. String performances were provided by Maestro David Katz & The Pop Arts Orchestra. The recordings capture Bolan's increasingly sophisticated approach to arrangement and studio experimentation during the mid-1970s. STYLE & THEMES The album combines glam rock, pop, soul and orchestral elements. Featuring elaborate song titles, character-driven narratives and adventurous arrangements, the record stands apart within the T. Rex catalogue. The material reflects Bolan's desire to expand beyond conventional glam rock while maintaining his unique lyrical voice and melodic instincts. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Venus Loon — Opening track introducing the album's theatrical atmosphere. • Sound Pit — Continues the record's expansive musical approach. • Explosive Mouth — One of the album's more energetic performances. • Galaxy — Reflects the album's futuristic imagery. • Change — Mid-album composition highlighting Bolan's evolving style. • Nameless Wildness — Features the album's adventurous lyrical themes. • Teenage Dream — One of the key recordings from the period. • Liquid Gang — Opens side two. • Carsmile Smith & The Old One — Character-driven narrative piece. • You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight — One of the album's best-known tracks. • Interstellar Soul — Combines soul influences with glam styling. • Painless Persuasion V. The Meat Hawk Immaculate — Example of Bolan's imaginative song titles. • The Avengers (Superbad) — Driven by funk and soul influences. • The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug — Concludes the original album. RELEASE HISTORY Originally released during the Marc Bolan & T. Rex period, Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow has remained one of the most discussed albums in the T. Rex catalogue. For Record Store Day 2024, Demon Records reissued the album as a limited-edition picture disc. The release was issued across Europe on April 20, 2024. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — written by, composed by, producer Tony Visconti — producer, string arrangements Maestro David Katz & The Pop Arts Orchestra — strings PRODUCTION Produced by Marc Bolan Produced by Tony Visconti Strings Arranged by Tony Visconti Photography by Neal Preston Photography by Richard Fitzgerald Polaroid Photography by Alphi O'Leary Label: Demon Records Catalogue Number: DEMREC117 Barcode: 5014797910577 NOTES • Record Store Day 2024 release. • Picture disc edition. • Reissue of the original album. • Stereo pressing. • Released throughout Europe. • Catalogue Number DEMREC117. RELATED RELEASES • Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow • Teenage Dream • You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight • The Avengers (Superbad) • Tanx RELEASE TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Marc Bolan & T. Rex Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow Demon Records Europe DEMREC117 April 20, 2024 LP, Record Store Day, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP Picture Disc DEMREC117 Side One: • Venus Loon • Sound Pit • Explosive Mouth • Galaxy • Change • Nameless Wildness • Teenage Dream Side Two: • Liquid Gang • Carsmile Smith & The Old One • You've Got To Jive To Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight • Interstellar Soul • Painless Persuasion V. The Meat Hawk Immaculate • The Avengers (Superbad) • The Leopards Featuring Gardenia & The Mighty Slug SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Truck Off Tour Rehearsals presents rehearsal recordings connected with the T. Rex touring period surrounding Truck On (Tyke) and the band's mid-1970s live activities. Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the collection offers a rare glimpse into the working arrangements and preparation sessions undertaken by Marc Bolan and his touring band. The recordings document songs being performed and developed in a rehearsal environment, capturing the energy and spontaneity of the group outside the traditional studio setting. The release provides an archival snapshot of one of the most interesting periods in the latter years of T. Rex. This limited-edition release was pressed on yellow vinyl and issued in the United Kingdom during 2024. RECORDING The album contains rehearsal recordings featuring Marc Bolan and members of the touring T. Rex line-up. The sessions feature performances by Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Jack Green, Mickey Finn, Davey Lutton, Paul Fenton and accompanying musicians including Howie Casey and Dick Parry. The recordings capture the band working through material intended for live performance and touring preparation. STYLE & THEMES The material reflects the glam rock sound associated with the mid-1970s incarnation of T. Rex. The rehearsals highlight the band's live arrangements, extended performances and collaborative approach, providing insight into how familiar songs developed outside the recording studio. The performances retain the energy of the original recordings while presenting them in a more informal and immediate setting. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Born To Boogie — Rehearsal performance of the T. Rex favourite. • Chariot Choogle — Featured twice within the running order, illustrating the rehearsal nature of the recordings. • Buick MacKane — Live rehearsal version of the well-known T. Rex track. • Get It On — Rehearsal performance of Marc Bolan's signature hit. • Metal Guru — Rehearsed version of the chart-topping classic. • I Want To Tell You — Closing performance featured on the release. RELEASE HISTORY Truck Off Tour Rehearsals was originally released on CD by Easy Action in 2006 under the title Truck Off (Truck Off Tour Rehearsals). In 2024, the recordings were issued on vinyl by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company as a limited-edition yellow vinyl release. The album forms part of the continuing programme of archival Marc Bolan and T. Rex releases. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals Steve Currie — bass Jack Green — guitar Mickey Finn — congas Davey Lutton — drums Paul Fenton — drums Gloria Jones — vocals Sister Pat Hall — vocals Howie Casey — tenor saxophone Dick Parry — baritone saxophone PRODUCTION Mastered by Anders Peterson Project Co-Ordinated by Les Clark Project Co-Ordinated by Carlton P. Sandercock Project Co-Ordinated by Andrew James Gardner Design by Les Clark Introduction Article by Andrew James Gardner Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company Catalogue Number: SG010 Copyright: Easy Action NOTES • Limited edition yellow vinyl pressing. • Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company. • Archival rehearsal recordings. • Features the mid-1970s touring line-up. • Originally released on CD by Easy Action in 2006. • UK vinyl edition released in 2024. RELATED RELEASES RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Marc Bolan & T. Rex Truck Off Tour Rehearsals Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company UK SG010 2024 LP, Album, Limited Edition, Yellow Vinyl TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP Yellow Vinyl SG010 Side One: Born To Boogie • Chariot Choogle • Buick MacKane • Chariot Choogle Side Two: Get It On • Metal Guru • I Want To Tell You CD Remastered EARS 024 Truck Off (Truck Off Tour Rehearsals) CD Remastered MSIG 0538 Truck Off (Truck Off Tour Rehearsals) SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Molly Mouse Dream Talk is an archival T. Rex collection that assembles a diverse selection of studio recordings from the Marc Bolan catalogue. Molly Mouse Dream Talk is a limited-edition archive release issued on CD format and presented in a card gatefold sleeve. The collection focuses exclusively on alternate versions of recordings associated with the 1973 Tanx period. The release assembles a selection of alternative performances and variations drawn from sessions that produced material later associated with Tanx. By concentrating entirely on alternate recordings, the collection provides a different perspective on the development of songs from this important phase in Marc Bolan's career. Artist royalties from the release are directed to The Light Of Love Foundation. RECORDING The recordings were made at Château d'Hérouville, France, during August and October 1972. One track, Electric Slim & The Factory Hen, was recorded separately at Toshiba Studios, Japan, in December 1972. All recordings presented are alternate versions of songs later associated with the Tanx album. STYLE & THEMES The collection captures T. Rex during the period leading into the Tanx album. The recordings showcase alternative approaches to material that would later appear in more familiar forms. The sessions highlight the band's exploration of arrangements, instrumentation and developing song structures during a productive creative period. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Born To Boogie — Alternate version from the Tanx recording period. • Easy Action — Alternative recording included in the collection. • Country Honey — Features a different performance from the familiar release version. • Broken Hearted Blues — Alternate studio interpretation. • Rapids — Early variation from the sessions. • Tenement Lady — Alternative recording from the period. • Darling (Mellotron Version) — Special Mellotron-based version. • Electric Slim & The Factory Hen — Recorded at Toshiba Studios, Japan. • Shock Rock — Alternate version from the archive tapes. • Mister Mister — Included from the Tanx session recordings. • The Street & Babe Shadow — Alternative performance. • Highway Knees — Session version from the archive. • Mad Donna — Alternate recording. • Free Angel — Included among the unreleased session material. • Life Is Strange — Alternative version. • Left Hand Luke (Piano & Backing Vocals) — Alternate version featuring piano and backing vocal arrangement. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals Steve Currie — bass Mickey Finn — congas Bill Legend — drums PRODUCTION Cover Image — Sukita Published by Spirit Music Holdings Label: Official Marc Bolan Merch Co. Artist Royalties: The Light Of Love Foundation NOTES • Very limited pressing. • Mail-order release. • CD edition housed in a card gatefold sleeve. • All recordings are alternate versions of songs associated with Tanx. • Recorded at Château d'Hérouville, France, during August and October 1972. • Electric Slim & The Factory Hen recorded at Toshiba Studios, Japan, in December 1972. • Artist royalties support The Light Of Love Foundation. • Catalogue Number: SG008. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Molly Mouse Dream Talk Official Marc Bolan Merch Co. UK SG008 November 30, 2023 CD T. Rex Molly Mouse Dream Talk Official Marc Bolan Merch Co. UK SG008 November 30, 2023 Vinyl TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting CD SG008 Born To Boogie Easy Action Country Honey Broken Hearted Blues Rapids Tenement Lady Darling (Mellotron Version) Electric Slim & The Factory Hen Shock Rock Mister Mister The Street & Babe Shadow Highway Knees Mad Donna Free Angel Life Is Strange Left Hand Luke (Piano & Backing Vocals) SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Boston '72 documents a live T. Rex performance recorded at the Aquarius Theatre in The Electrifying T. Rex Live In Concert Australia 1973 was issued as part of the T. Rex Live Series and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the band's 1973 Australian tour. The collection presents two complete audience recordings from the tour. While not recorded to modern professional standards, the recordings have been cleaned and professionally mastered for release. The project was created to preserve important historical documents from the peak years of T. Rex's live career and provide fans with an authentic 1970s concert experience. The release was designed and coordinated by Michael Broad at Logostogo Australia and was issued as a mail-order-only release. RECORDING Disc One was recorded at Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on November 10, 1973. Disc Two was recorded at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on November 3, 1973. The recordings originate from audience tapes and have been professionally cleaned and mastered for release. STYLE & THEMES The recordings capture T. Rex during the height of their international popularity. The setlists focus on the band's major glam rock hits and concert favourites, featuring extended performances, audience interaction and Bill Legend's live drum solo section. The recordings also document the expanded live line-up used during the 1973 touring period. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • 20th Century Boy — Opening hit single featured in both concerts. • Chariot Choogle — Extended live performance. • Telegram Sam — Concert favourite from the group's chart peak. • Buick Mackane — Includes the featured drum solo section. • Jeepster — One of the band's signature live recordings. • Hot Love — Included on the Brisbane concert recording. • Get It On — Extended concert performance and show finale. BONUS TRACKS • Marc Bolan Interview With Robbo — 2SM Radio Sydney interview recorded during late October 1973. RELEASE HISTORY Released during 2023 as part of the T. Rex Live Series. Issued as a 2CD mail-order-only release. Produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Australian tour. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — lead vocals, lead guitar, tambourine Mickey Finn — percussion, backing vocals, whistle Steve Currie — bass guitar Bill Legend — drums Jack Green — guitar PRODUCTION Designed and coordinated by Michael Broad Professionally cleaned and mastered from audience recordings Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company NOTES • 50th Anniversary Australian Tour release. • Audience recordings. • Professionally cleaned and mastered. • Mail-order-only release. • Part of the T. Rex Live Series. • Gatefold sleeve packaging. • Includes previously issued live recordings from Brisbane and Sydney performances. RELATED RELEASES RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex The Electrifying T. Rex Live In Concert Australia 1973 Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company UK & Ireland BLNS022 2023 2CD TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 2CD BLNS022 Disc 1 – Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (November 10, 1973): • Introduction • 20th Century Boy • Chariot Choogle • Telegram Sam • Buick Mackane > Drum Solo > • Jeepster • Hot Love • Get It On Disc 2 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (November 3, 1973): • Introduction • 20th Century Boy • Chariot Choogle • Telegram Sam • Buick Mackane > Bill Legend Drum Solo > • Jeepster > • Get It On • Marc Bolan Interview With Robbo (2SM Radio Sydney, Late October 1973) SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Boston '72 documents a live T. Rex performance recorded at the Aquarius Theatre in Boston during the band's breakthrough American touring period. Issued as a limited-edition mail-order-only CDr by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the release captures Marc Bolan and the classic T. Rex line-up performing material from the height of their early-1970s success. The accompanying notes describe the impact of the group's Boston appearance, highlighting the intensity of the performance and the strong audience reaction generated by Bolan's stage presence and the band's powerful live sound. A note on the release explains that Get It On was originally believed to be incomplete. After the sleeve artwork had already been prepared, a complete performance was discovered from an alternative concert recording source and subsequently included. RECORDING Recorded live at the Aquarius Theatre, Boston. The performance features the classic T. Rex line-up consisting of Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Mickey Finn and Bill Legend. The release preserves the concert recording as an historical live document from the band's 1972 touring period. STYLE & THEMES The recording captures T. Rex in a live setting during the peak of the glam-rock era. The setlist combines major hit singles with concert favourites, showcasing the band's mixture of hard-driving rock and roll, glam rock and audience-pleasing stage performances. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Jeepster — Opening performance from the concert. • Baby Strange — Live version from the Boston show. • Telegram Sam — One of the band's major hit singles. • Spaceball Ricochet — Concert performance from the tour. • Cosmic Dancer — Live interpretation of the Electric Warrior classic. • Buick Mackane — Performance from the group's 1972 repertoire. • Hot Love — One of Marc Bolan's signature recordings. • Chariot Choogle — Drawn from the The Slider era. • Get It On — Complete concert version recovered after sleeve production. RELEASE HISTORY Released during 2023 by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company. Issued as a limited-edition CDr. Available as a mail-order-only release. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals, songwriter Steve Currie — bass Mickey Finn — percussion Bill Legend — drums PRODUCTION Recorded at Aquarius Theatre, Boston Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company NOTES • Limited edition release. • Mail-order-only issue. • Recorded live at the Aquarius Theatre, Boston. • Original sleeve notes stated that Get It On was incomplete. • A complete version of Get It On was later located from an alternative audience recording source and added to the release. RELEASE VTABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Boston '72 Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company UK BLNS018 2023 CDr, Limited Edition TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting CDr BLNS018 Track Listing: • Jeepster • Baby Strange • Telegram Sam • Spaceball Ricochet • Cosmic Dancer • Buick Mackane • Hot Love • Chariot Choogle • Get It On SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Cardiff '72 (First Performance) documents a live T. Rex concert recorded at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, on June 10, 1972. Captured during the peak of "T. Rextasy", the recording presents Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing a concise set of major hits and fan favourites before an enthusiastic audience. Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the release preserves a historic live performance from one of the most successful periods in the band's career. The performance was recorded at the Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom on Saturday, June 10, 1972. The concert was recorded by Phil Davies and later restored, cleaned and mastered by Anders Peterson at GS Mastering & Post. The original tapes were baked and processed at FX Copyroom, London before being prepared for release. STYLE & THEMES The recording captures T. Rex at the height of their glam rock success. The setlist focuses on the band's best-known singles and concert favourites, showcasing Marc Bolan's charismatic stage presence and the group's ability to translate their studio recordings into energetic live performances. The concert reflects the excitement surrounding T. Rex during 1972 and documents a key moment in the band's live history. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Jeepster — Opening performance of one of T. Rex's defining recordings. • Cadilac — Early classic from the group's catalogue. • Baby Strange — Concert favourite from the period. • Debora — Performance of one of Bolan's earlier compositions. • Spaceball Ricochet — Live version of the album track. • Telegram Sam — Major hit single performed live. • Metal Guru — One of T. Rex's most successful chart hits. • Hot Love — Signature performance from the height of T. Rextasy. • Get It On — Concert-closing rendition of the band's best-known anthem. RELEASE HISTORY Released in 2023 by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, Cardiff '72 (First Performance) was issued as a CDr archive release. The release forms part of an ongoing series preserving rare Marc Bolan and T. Rex live recordings and was made available in a card sleeve presentation. PRODUCTION Recorded by Phil Davies Audio Restoration and Mastering by Anders Peterson Tape Processing by FX Copyroom Project Co-ordinated by Carlton P. Sandercock Layout by Les Clark Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company Catalogue Number: BLNS027 Recorded At: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales NOTES • Archive live concert recording. • Recorded at Capitol Theatre, Cardiff, Wales. • Performance recorded June 10, 1972. • Issued in a card sleeve. • Audio restored and mastered by Anders Peterson. • Tape baked and processed at FX Copyroom, London. • All royalties benefit The Light Of Love Foundation and the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film. RELEASE TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex Cardiff '72 (First Performance) Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company UK BLNS027 2023 CDr TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting CDr BLNS027 • Jeepster • Cadilac • Baby Strange • Debora • Spaceball Ricochet • Telegram Sam • Metal Guru • Hot Love • Get It On SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

The Slider remains one of the most celebrated albums in the T. Rex catalogue and one of the defining releases of the glam rock era. Originally issued during the height of the group's commercial success, the album helped cement Marc Bolan's position as one of Britain's most influential rock performers and songwriters. This deluxe edition revisits the album with a newly presented two-disc configuration, pairing the original album and associated period recordings with The Alternate Slider: Rabbit Fighter, an alternative reconstruction featuring alternate versions and related material from the same era. Issued by Edsel Records, the collection was packaged in an oversized seven-inch gatefold sleeve with an accompanying booklet. RECORDING The recordings feature the classic T. Rex line-up led by Marc Bolan. Production was overseen by Tony Visconti, who also arranged the string sections. Engineering duties were handled by Dominique Blanc-Francard and Freddy Hansson. The sessions captured T. Rex during one of the most commercially successful periods of the band's career and produced several of the group's best-known recordings. STYLE & THEMES The Slider combines glam rock, melodic pop and hard rock with the distinctive lyrical imagery that characterised Marc Bolan's songwriting. The album balances chart-oriented singles with more reflective and expansive compositions. Tracks such as Metal Guru, Telegram Sam and Ballrooms Of Mars illustrate the variety of styles present within the collection, while the alternate disc offers insight into different arrangements and developmental versions of the material. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Metal Guru — One of T. Rex's signature recordings and the album opener. • Mystic Lady — Combines romantic imagery with atmospheric arrangements. • Rock On — Up-tempo glam rock performance. • The Slider — Title track and centrepiece of the album. • Baby Boomerang — One of the album's most recognisable recordings. • Spaceball Ricochet — Features cosmic lyrical themes. • Buick MacKane — Popular album track from the period. • Telegram Sam — Major hit single and fan favourite. • Rabbit Fighter — One of the most energetic performances on the album. • Baby Strange — Glam rock classic from the T. Rex catalogue. • Ballrooms Of Mars — One of Marc Bolan's most acclaimed compositions. • Chariot Choogle — Prominent album track from the original release. • Main Man — Closing track of the original album sequence. BONUS TRACKS • Cadilac — Associated non-album recording included with the original album programme. • Thunderwing — Standalone era track featured on disc one. • Lady — Additional bonus recording. • Sunken Rags — Included on the alternate album reconstruction. RELEASE HISTORY Released on June 9, 2023, this deluxe edition expanded The Slider into a comprehensive two-disc package. The first disc presents the original album together with associated period material, while the second disc, titled The Alternate Slider: Rabbit Fighter, offers an alternative listening experience built around alternate versions of recordings from the same sessions. The release continued Edsel Records' programme of expanded and archival T. Rex editions. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar Steve Currie — bass Bill Legend — drums Mickey Finn — percussion, congas, vocals Howard Kaylan — backing vocals Mark Volman — backing vocals PRODUCTION Produced by Tony Visconti Strings Arranged by Tony Visconti Engineered by Dominique Blanc-Francard Engineered by Freddy Hansson Photography by Ringo Starr Label: Edsel Records Catalogue Number: EDSL0146 Barcode: 740155734633 RELEASE TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex The Slider Deluxe Edition Edsel Records UK EDSL0146 June 9, 2023 2CD Deluxe Edition, Seven-Inch Gatefold Sleeve TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting CD1 NOTES • Deluxe two-CD edition. • Remastered release. • Presented in an oversized seven-inch gatefold sleeve. • Includes eight-page booklet. • Audio content identical to the earlier Edsel two-CD edition. • Features the alternate album reconstruction The Alternate Slider: Rabbit Fighter. RELATED RELEASES • Electric Warrior • Tanx • Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow • Telegram Sam • Metal Guru EDSL0146 The Slider: • Metal Guru • Mystic Lady • Rock On • The Slider • Baby Boomerang • Spaceball Ricochet • Buick MacKane • Telegram Sam • Rabbit Fighter • Baby Strange • Ballrooms Of Mars • Chariot Choogle • Main Man • Cadilac • Thunderwing • Lady CD2 EDSL0146 The Alternate Slider: Rabbit Fighter: • Metal Guru • Mystic Lady • Rock On • The Slider • Thunderwing • Spaceball Ricochett • Buick Mackane • Telegram Sam • Rabbit Fighter • Baby Strange • Ballrooms Of Mars • Cadilac • Main Man • Lady • Sunken Rags SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

T. Rex 1973: Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream? forms part of the acclaimed "Year" series documenting the work of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. This instalment focuses on 1973, a period of considerable transition and experimentation in Bolan's career, during which he spent significant time recording in studios across both the United States and Europe. The collection captures a creative period that followed the peak of T. Rex mania and documents Bolan's continuing evolution as a songwriter, performer and producer. The set brings together the major studio work released during the year alongside contemporary singles, B-sides, demos, outtakes and rarities. Central to the collection are the studio albums Tanx and Zinc Alloy, both representing different stages in Bolan's musical development. Alongside these albums are a series of non-album singles that chronicled some of T. Rex's most successful and enduring recordings from the period. The set also explores Bolan's growing interest in soul music and includes material connected to an abandoned album project written and produced for Sister Pat Hall. As a result, the collection presents a broader picture of Bolan's creative activities during 1973 than the original album releases alone could provide. RECORDING The collection documents a period when Marc Bolan was particularly active in recording studios throughout Europe and the United States. LP4 gathers demos and studio outtakes originating from the Tanx and Zinc Alloy recording periods. LP5 focuses on Bolan's exploration of soul music and includes highlights drawn from the unreleased project he developed for Sister Pat Hall. STYLE & THEMES The material demonstrates the wide stylistic range Bolan was exploring during 1973. While Tanx continued elements of the glam-rock approach that had defined T. Rex's commercial breakthrough, Zinc Alloy revealed a stronger interest in soul, rhythm and blues and broader musical experimentation. The inclusion of major singles such as "Children Of The Revolution", "Solid Gold Easy Action", "20th Century Boy", "The Groover", "Truck On (Tyke)" and "Teenage Dream" highlights Bolan's continuing ability to combine commercial appeal with creative reinvention. The collection also documents his developing fascination with soul music through material connected to the Sister Pat Hall recordings. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES TANX • Tenement Lady — Opening track from Tanx. • Rapids — Included on the original Tanx album. • Mister Mister — Studio recording from the Tanx sessions. • Broken Hearted Blues — Album track from Tanx. • Shock Rock — Included on the original album. • Country Honey — Featured on Tanx. • Electric Slim And The Factory Hen — One of the album's key studio recordings. • Mad Donna — Represents the evolving direction of Bolan's songwriting. • Born To Boogie — Included on the original album sequence. • Life Is Strange — Album track from Tanx. • The Street And Babe Shadow — Featured on Tanx. • Highway Knees — Included on the original album. • Left Hand Luke And The Beggar Boys — Closing track from Tanx. NON-ALBUM SINGLES • Children Of The Revolution — Major standalone single from the period. • Solid Gold Easy Action — Contemporary hit single. • 20th Century Boy — One of Bolan's signature recordings. • The Groover — Non-album single included in the collection. • Truck On (Tyke) — Included among the standalone releases. • Teenage Dream — Key recording from the era. RELEASE HISTORY The collection was released by Demon Records on May 26, 2023. Available as a 5LP orange vinyl box set, the release presents Marc Bolan's 1973 recordings in expanded form through a combination of studio albums, hit singles, B-sides, demos, outtakes and previously harder-to-find recordings. Exclusive copies ordered through the Official T. Rex Store included an A4 print reproducing Tony Visconti's original score for "Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream". The same bonus was available with both the 5LP and 4CD editions. A substantial 12-inch by 12-inch booklet accompanies the set, containing a newly written 16,000-word essay by Mark Paytress, together with previously unpublished photographs by Keith Morris and a selection of period memorabilia. Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter, producer T. Rex — performances throughout the collection Keith Morris — photography Mark Paytress — essay author Tony Visconti — original score reproduced as exclusive print NOTES • Exclusive Official T. Rex Store editions included an A4 print reproducing Tony Visconti's original score for "Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream". • The collection focuses exclusively on Marc Bolan and T. Rex activity during 1973. • Includes the albums Tanx and Zinc Alloy. • Includes major singles from the period and their associated B-sides. • LP4 is dedicated to demos and outtakes. • LP5 explores Bolan's interest in soul music. • Features highlights from the abandoned Sister Pat Hall album project. • Includes a newly commissioned 16,000-word essay by Mark Paytress. • Contains previously unpublished Keith Morris photographs. • Includes period memorabilia and archive material. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex T. Rex 1973: Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream? Demon Records UK DEMRECBOX84 May 26, 2023 5LP Orange Vinyl Box Set T. Rex T. Rex 1973: Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream? Demon Records UK EDSL1973 May 26, 2023 4CD Box Set TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting 5LP Orange Vinyl Box Set DEMRECBOX84 LP1: Tanx LP2: Zinc Alloy LP3: Non-album singles and B-sides including Children Of The Revolution, Solid Gold Easy Action, 20th Century Boy, The Groover, Truck On (Tyke) and Teenage Dream LP4: Demos and outtakes from Tanx and Zinc Alloy LP5: Soul recordings and Sister Pat Hall project highlights 4CD Box Set EDSL1973 Contains the same 1973 collection programme including Tanx, Zinc Alloy, singles, B-sides, demos, outtakes and Sister Pat Hall recordings SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Rockin' & Rollin' was reissued by Demon Records for Record Store Day 2023, marking the first vinyl release of the compilation since its original Japanese issue in 1973. Originally released exclusively in Japan on Odeon Records, the compilation brings together a selection of T. Rex recordings from the band's most commercially successful period. The collection features hit singles, album tracks and fan favourites drawn from the glam-rock years of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. This reissue recreates the original compilation on pink vinyl and introduces the collection to a wider international audience for the first time in decades. RECORDING The compilation gathers recordings originally produced during the classic T. Rex era. Production was handled by Tony Visconti, with performances by Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Mickey Finn and Bill Legend. Additional contributions include backing vocals by Flo & Eddie and saxophone by Howard Casey. STYLE & THEMES The collection focuses on the defining glam-rock period of T. Rex, combining chart singles, album favourites and deeper catalogue selections. The tracks capture the group's blend of hard rock, boogie, pop melodies and orchestral arrangements, showcasing the sound that helped establish Marc Bolan as one of the leading figures of the glam-rock movement. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • The Groover — Stand-alone hit single from the group's peak period. • 20th Century Boy — One of T. Rex's signature recordings. • Solid Gold Easy Action — Glam-rock chart favourite. • Children Of The Revolution — Classic non-album single. • Metal Guru — Major hit from 1972. • Telegram Sam — UK chart-topper. • Jitterbug Love — Album-era favourite. • Cadilac — T. Rex interpretation of the classic song. • Midnight — Stand-alone recording from the period. • Born To Boogie — Associated with the film and soundtrack project. • Spaceball Ricochet — Featured from The Slider era. • Main Man — Album track from 1972. • Buick Mackane — One of Bolan's best-known compositions. • Ballrooms Of Mars — Popular album recording. • Mad Donna — Included from the Tanx period. • Country Honey — Recording from the same era. • Life Is Strange — One of the highlights from Tanx. • Electric Slim And Factory Hen — Closing track of the compilation. RELEASE HISTORY Released worldwide on April 22, 2023 for Record Store Day. Issued by Demon Records as a re-pressing of the original 1973 Japanese compilation. The release was limited to 2,000 copies and pressed on pink 140g vinyl. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar Steve Currie — bass Mickey Finn — congas, percussion, vocals Bill Legend — drums Tony Visconti — producer, mellotron, recorder, string arrangements, backing vocals Flo & Eddie — backing vocals Howard Casey — saxophone PRODUCTION Produced by Tony Visconti Inner Sleeve Artwork by Jools Williamson Label: Demon Records Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l. NOTES • Record Store Day 2023 release. • First vinyl reissue since the original Japanese release. • Pressed on pink 140g vinyl. • Limited edition of 2,000 copies. • Inner sleeve includes credits and T. Rex album artwork. • Barcode: 5014797908482. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Rockin' & Rollin' Demon Records Worldwide DEMREC1085 April 22, 2023 LP, Pink Vinyl, 140g, RSD 2023 T. Rex Rockin' & Rollin' Odeon Japan PRP-8014 1973 LP, Compilation, Promo TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP DEMREC1085 Side One: • The Groover • 20th Century Boy • Solid Gold Easy Action • Children Of The Revolution • Metal Guru • Telegram Sam • Jitterbug Love • Cadilac • Midnight Side Two: • Born To Boogie • Spaceball Ricochet • Main Man • Buick Mackane • Ballrooms Of Mars • Mad Donna • Country Honey • Life Is Strange • Electric Slim And Factory Hen SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Leicester '74 documents a live T. Rex performance recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, during the group's mid-1970s touring period. Captured at a time when Marc Bolan was continuing to evolve the band's sound, the recording presents a set built around classic hit singles and established concert favourites. Released by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company, the title forms part of an ongoing archive series preserving live recordings from throughout Marc Bolan's career. The concert was recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. The performance features Marc Bolan alongside members of the touring T. Rex line-up, including Steve Currie, Mickey Finn, Jack Green, Davey Lutton, Paul Fenton, Gloria Jones and Sister Pat Hall. The audio was mastered by Anders Peterson and prepared for release as part of the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company archive programme. STYLE & THEMES The recording combines glam rock and pop rock and captures T. Rex performing a setlist dominated by audience favourites. The concert balances major chart hits such as 20th Century Boy, Get It On and Metal Guru with enduring live staples including The Groover, Teenage Dream and Chariot Choogle. The performance reflects the group's energetic live sound during the mid-1970s. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • 20th Century Boy — Opening performance of one of T. Rex's most recognisable hits. • Chariot Choogle — Concert favourite from the classic years. • Telegram Sam — Live rendition of the chart-topping single. • Jeepster — One of the band's defining recordings. • Teenage Dream — Extended concert centrepiece. • The Groover — Popular non-album favourite. • Born To Boogie — Performance of the well-known Bolan composition. • Metal Guru — Signature T. Rex hit. • Hot Love — Essential live favourite from the height of T. Rextasy. • Get It On — Closing performance of the band's best-known anthem. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals Steve Currie — bass Mickey Finn — congas Jack Green — guitar Davey Lutton — drums Paul Fenton — drums Gloria Jones — vocals Sister Pat Hall — vocals PRODUCTION Mastered by Anders Peterson Design by Les Clark Photography by Anwar Hussein Label: Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company Catalogue Number: BLNS026 Recorded At: De Montfort Hall RELEASE HISTORY Released in 2023, Leicester '74 was issued as a limited-edition CDr by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company. The release was available exclusively through mail order and forms part of the continuing archive series documenting live T. Rex performances. NOTES • Limited-edition archive release. • Mail-order-only issue. • Recorded at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. • Features the mid-1970s T. Rex touring line-up. • Mastered by Anders Peterson. • Issued by the Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company. RELEASE TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex Leicester '74 Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company UK BLNS026 2023 CDr, Limited Edition TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting CDr BLNS026 • 20th Century Boy • Chariot Choogle • Telegram Sam • Jeepster • Teenage Dream • The Groover • Born To Boogie • Metal Guru • Hot Love • Get It On SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Songwriter: 1970 is part of Demon Records' vinyl-only Songwriter series, a collection dedicated to exploring the private, creative side of Marc Bolan and the ways in which his personal and artistic development shaped his songwriting. Issued following the success of the 2LP collection 1972, the release focuses on one of the most significant years in Bolan's career: 1970, the period in which Tyrannosaurus Rex evolved into T. Rex. Through eighteen recordings, the compilation documents this transformation, moving from the final phase of the Tyrannosaurus Rex era to the emergence of the electric T. Rex sound. The collection opens with six Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings, including songs such as Woodland Bop, which hint at the direction Bolan would soon pursue. As the sequence progresses, listeners can trace the gradual arrival of the electric sound that would define the next chapter of his career. By the second half of the compilation, recordings such as Beltane Walk and the breakthrough hit Ride A White Swan demonstrate the new confidence and musical identity that would propel Bolan to superstardom. The accompanying notes observe that by late 1970 Bolan had become increasingly confident on stage, ending performances with his version of Eddie Cochran's Summertime Blues while beginning to establish the foundations for the teenage anthems that would dominate the years ahead. RECORDING The collection gathers recordings created during 1970, documenting the transition from Tyrannosaurus Rex to T. Rex. Specific recording sessions and studio details were not supplied. STYLE & THEMES The material illustrates Marc Bolan's evolution as both songwriter and performer during a year of major artistic change. Earlier recordings retain the poetic and acoustic character associated with Tyrannosaurus Rex, while later tracks introduce a stronger electric element that would become central to the T. Rex sound. The collection charts the movement from mystical folk-influenced songwriting toward the more direct rock-based approach that would soon define T. Rex. Throughout the compilation, the emphasis remains firmly on Bolan's songwriting development and creative progression. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Prelude — Opening piece introducing the collection. • By The Light Of A Magical Moon — Representative of Bolan's late Tyrannosaurus Rex period. • Woodland Bop — Demonstrates musical ideas pointing towards the future T. Rex sound. • Lofty Skies — Included as part of the transitional 1970 recordings. • Elemental Child — Reflects Bolan's continuing creative development. • A Day Laye — One of the Tyrannosaurus Rex-era selections. • Oh Baby — Included from the group's final acoustic period. • Childe — Featured among the key recordings from 1970. • Jewel — Captures the lyrical style of the period. • Summer Deep — Included as part of the evolving repertoire. • Diamond Meadows — Representative of Bolan's songwriting during the transitional period. • Seagull Woman — Included from the 1970 recordings. • Is It Love? — Reflects the gradual shift towards a more direct songwriting style. • Ride A White Swan — Landmark recording that introduced the electric T. Rex sound and became a major hit. • The Time Of Love Is Now — Included among the later 1970 material. • Beltane Walk — Demonstrates the arrival of the electric T. Rex style. • Suneye — Part of Bolan's developing creative direction. • Summertime Blues — Bolan's popular interpretation of the Eddie Cochran song that became a notable part of his live performances. RELEASE HISTORY Released by Demon Records on September 30, 2022, Songwriter: 1970 was the first of two new additions to the Marc Bolan Songwriter series announced following the success of 1972. Issued as a vinyl-only release, the album was compiled and fully annotated by Mark Paytress, author of Marc Bolan: The Rise And Fall Of A 20th Century Superstar and Glam! When Superstars Rocked The World, 1970–74. The album was pressed on 140g black vinyl. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter Tyrannosaurus Rex — performances on early recordings T. Rex — performances on later recordings Mark Paytress — compilation and annotation Compiled by Mark Paytress Annotated by Mark Paytress Label: Demon Records RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Songwriter: 1970 Demon Records UK DEMREC1039 September 30, 2022 1LP (140g Black Vinyl) TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting 1LP (140g Black Vinyl) NOTES • Part of the Demon Records Songwriter series. • Vinyl-only release. • Focuses on the private and creative side of Marc Bolan. • Documents the transition from Tyrannosaurus Rex to T. Rex during 1970. • Features eighteen recordings from that pivotal year. • Compiled and fully annotated by Mark Paytress. • Pressed on 140g black vinyl. RELATED RELEASES • Songwriter: 1972 • Ride A White Swan • T. Rex DEMREC1039 1. Prelude 2. By The Light Of A Magical Moon 3. Woodland Bop 4. Lofty Skies 5. Elemental Child 6. A Day Laye 7. Oh Baby 8. Childe 9. Jewel 10. Summer Deep 11. Diamond Meadows 12. Seagull Woman 13. Is It Love? 14. Ride A White Swan 15. The Time Of Love Is Now 16. Beltane Walk 17. Suneye 18. Summertime Blues SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

1971 formed part of Demon Records' ongoing Marc Bolan Songwriter Series, a vinyl-only collection focusing on the private and creative side of Marc Bolan, with particular attention paid to the development of his songwriting. Issued following the success of the earlier 1972 collection, the set explores one of the most important years of Bolan's career. During 1971, T. Rex evolved from a successful chart act into one of Britain's biggest musical phenomena. The year saw the emergence of "T. Rextasy", the release of Electric Warrior, and the chart successes that established Marc Bolan as one of the defining figures of the decade. Rather than functioning as a conventional greatest hits compilation, the collection combines hit singles, B-sides, alternate versions, working recordings and demos to provide a broader picture of Bolan's creative process during this pivotal period. The set includes the full-length versions of Hot Love and Get It On, together with the original single version of Jeepster. It also features working recordings of Telegram Sam and Life's A Gas, alongside rare demos and previously unreleased developmental material. RECORDING The collection draws together recordings created throughout 1971, including official single releases, album recordings, working versions, alternate masters, demos and home recordings. Particular emphasis is placed on illustrating Bolan's songwriting development through various stages of composition and recording. Among the most notable inclusions is the fifteen-minute Children Of Rarn (Complete Acoustic Demo), alongside home recordings such as Sunken Rags and developmental versions of future T. Rex classics. STYLE & THEMES As part of the Songwriter Series, 1971 focuses less on commercial success and more on documenting Marc Bolan's creative development. The collection combines glam rock, acoustic demos, alternative studio takes, spoken-word material, working recordings and B-sides. Taken together, the recordings illustrate the transition from the breakthrough success of Hot Love to the creative peak represented by Electric Warrior and the beginnings of material that would later appear on The Slider. The set presents both the public and private sides of Bolan's songwriting, allowing listeners to hear songs in their earliest and most intimate forms. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • The King Of The Mountain Cometh (Original B-side) — Original B-side recording from the period. • Hot Love (Full Length) — Full-length version of one of T. Rex's breakthrough hits. • Woodland Rock (Original B-side) — Contemporary B-side recording. • Electric Warrior (Poem) — Spoken-word piece connected to the Electric Warrior era. • Electric Warrior (Solo Demo) — Early solo interpretation of the composition. • Mambo Sun (SACD Version) — Alternate version from the Electric Warrior sessions. • Cosmic Dancer (Single Vocal Mix) — Variant mix of the celebrated album track. • Get It On (Full Length Version) — Complete version of T. Rex's biggest international hit. • Life's A Gas (Working Version) — Developmental recording showing the song in progress. • The Motivator (SACD Version) — Alternate version of the Electric Warrior track. • Girl (Alternate Master) — Alternate master recording. • Jeepster (Original Single) — Original single version. • There Was A Time / Raw Ramp / Electric Boogie (Original B-side) — Original B-side recording. • Children Of Rarn (Complete Acoustic Demo) — Extended fifteen-minute acoustic demo. • Rip Off (SACD Version) — Alternate presentation of the album track. • Sunken Rags (Home Demo For Glastonbury Fayre Album) — Home-recorded demo. • Thunderwing (Alternate Master) — Alternate master recording. • Spaceball Ricochet — Early version associated with the forthcoming The Slider period. • Telegram Sam (Working Version) — Development version of a future hit single. RELEASE HISTORY Released by Demon Records on September 30, 2022, 1971 was the second instalment in the expanded Marc Bolan Songwriter Series. The release was issued exclusively on vinyl as a double-LP set and was compiled and fully annotated by music writer Mark Paytress, author of Marc Bolan: The Rise And Fall Of A 20th Century Superstar and Glam! When Superstars Rocked The World, 1970–74. The collection was designed as an intimate companion to the better-known studio albums and singles, focusing instead on songwriting, creative development and alternate recordings. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter T. Rex — performances Mark Paytress — compilation and annotations PRODUCTION Compiled and annotated by Mark Paytress Label: Demon Records NOTES • Vinyl-only release. • Part of the Marc Bolan Songwriter Series. • Focuses on the private and creative side of Marc Bolan. • Includes hit singles, B-sides, demos, alternate masters and working recordings. • Compiled and annotated by Mark Paytress. • Pressed on 2LP 140g black vinyl. • Designed as a companion to the successful 1972 release. RELEASE TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex 1971 Demon Records UK DEMREC1040 September 30, 2022 2LP 140g Black Vinyl TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting 2LP 140g Black Vinyl DEMREC1040 Disc 1: The King Of The Mountain Cometh (Original B-side) Hot Love (Full Length) Woodland Rock (Original B-side) Electric Warrior (Poem) Electric Warrior (Solo Demo) Mambo Sun (SACD Version) Cosmic Dancer (Single Vocal Mix) Get It On (Full Length Version) Life's A Gas (Working Version) The Motivator (SACD Version) Girl (Alternate Master) Jeepster (Original Single) Disc 2: There Was A Time / Raw Ramp / Electric Boogie (Original B-side) Children Of Rarn (Complete Acoustic Demo) Rip Off (SACD Version) Sunken Rags (Home Demo For Glastonbury Fayre Album) Thunderwing (Alternate Master) Spaceball Ricochet Telegram Sam (Working Version) SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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Newcastle City Hall '72 is a live archive release issued by Solid Gold Records in August 2022. Released to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of T. Rex's appearance at Newcastle City Hall on 24 June 1972, the album presents a selection of performances captured during the band's summer tour at the height of T. Rex's popularity. The release was made available as a limited-edition package featuring additional memorabilia and was issued through the Official Marc Bolan Merch Co. The album contains recordings from T. Rex's concert at Newcastle City Hall on 24 June 1972. According to the release notes, the source material was recorded on ¼-inch reel tape. Although not professionally recorded, the tapes were preserved as a rare audio document of the group's 1972 summer tour. The audio was subsequently cleaned and mastered by Anders Peterson at Ghost Sound Mastering & Post in Sweden. STYLE & THEMES The performance captures T. Rex during the peak of the glam rock era, featuring a set built around contemporary hit singles and concert favourites. The recordings showcase audience favourites from Electric Warrior and the band's 1972 singles catalogue, reflecting the energy of the group's live performances during the height of T. Rextasy. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Jeepster — Opening live performance. • Cadillac — Concert favourite performed live. • Baby Strange — Live rendition of the contemporary hit. • Metal Guru — Performance of the recent chart success. • Debora — Return to earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex material. • Spaceball Ricochet — Extended live performance. • Telegram Sam — One of the band's defining 1972 singles. • Hot Love — Live version of the breakthrough hit. • Get It On — Concert-closing performance running over eight minutes. RELEASE HISTORY Issued in August 2022 by Solid Gold Records. The release marked the fiftieth anniversary of the original Newcastle City Hall performance of 24 June 1972 and was sold as a special commemorative edition. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter Anders Peterson — audio cleaning and mastering Bill Legend — sleeve notes Les Clark — artwork Les Clark and Carlton P. Sandercock — design and layout PRODUCTION Label: Solid Gold Records Catalogue Number: SG007 Format: LP Country: UK Project Co-ordinator: Carlton P. Sandercock Audio Mastering: Ghost Sound Mastering & Post, Sweden NOTES • Recorded live at Newcastle City Hall on 24 June 1972. • Released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the concert. • Source tapes originated from ¼-inch reel recordings. • Audio cleaned and mastered by Anders Peterson at Ghost Sound Mastering & Post, Sweden. • Cover photograph by Rik Walton, taken at Newcastle City Hall on 24 June 1972. • Rear cover photograph by Michael Putland, taken during the June 1972 summer tour. • Limited-edition package originally included supplementary promotional items including prints, stickers, brochure and badge. • Packaged on red vinyl and accompanied by a CD according to the release description. • Project co-ordinated by Carlton P. Sandercock. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex Newcastle City Hall '72 Solid Gold Records UK SG007 August 2022 LP TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP SG007 Side One • Jeepster • Cadillac • Baby Strange • Metal Guru • Debora LP SG007 Side Two • Spaceball Ricochet • Telegram Sam • Hot Love • Get It On SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Released on June 24, 2022, this limited 7" orange vinyl EP brought Marc Bolan's rare "Sunken Rags" material back into circulation for the first time in decades. Issued by Demon Records, the release focused on a historically important recording connected to the original Glastonbury Fayre album. The story of the recording stretches back to the earliest years of the Glastonbury Festival. Tyrannosaurus Rex had headlined the inaugural festival in September 1970 after stepping in as last-minute replacements for The Kinks. When the triple Glastonbury Fayre album appeared in April 1972, it featured contributions from a wide range of contemporary artists, including David Bowie, Hawkwind, The Grateful Dead, Brinsley Schwarz, Pete Townshend, Pink Fairies and Marc Bolan. For that album, Bolan contributed a stereo home demo of a previously unheard composition, "Sunken Rags". The song offered a disguised critique of the music business of the period and became one of the more intriguing recordings associated with the project. RECORDING The featured recording is the original home demo of "Sunken Rags" that was supplied for inclusion on the 1972 Glastonbury Fayre album. The EP also includes the studio version of "Sunken Rags", allowing listeners to compare the early home recording with the later finished version. STYLE & THEMES "Sunken Rags" was described as a veiled commentary on the music industry of the early 1970s. The release highlights both the song's intimate home-demo origins and its evolution into a fully realised studio recording. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Sunken Rags [Home Demo For Glastonbury Fayre Album] — Marc Bolan's original stereo home demonstration recording prepared for the Glastonbury Fayre album. • Jitterbug Love — Included on the reverse side and previously appeared as one of the B-side tracks to "Children Of The Revolution". • Sunken Rags — The studio recording of the song, included alongside the home demo version. RELEASE HISTORY This EP was released on June 24, 2022 by Demon Records as a 7" orange vinyl edition. The release marked the first reissue of the original Glastonbury Fayre home demo of "Sunken Rags" since its appearance on the 1972 festival album. Alongside the demo, the EP included the studio version of the song and "Jitterbug Love". The release was made available both physically and through streaming services. Label: Demon Records Catalogue numbers: • DEMREC1017 NOTES • Reissued for the first time since its original appearance on the Glastonbury Fayre album in 1972. • Tyrannosaurus Rex had headlined the first Glastonbury Festival in September 1970. • The original Glastonbury Fayre triple album was released in April 1972. • The home demo version of "Sunken Rags" was Marc Bolan's contribution to that release. • "Jitterbug Love" and the studio version of "Sunken Rags" previously appeared as tracks associated with the "Children Of The Revolution" period. • Barcode: 5014797907386. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Sunken Rags [Home Demo For Glastonbury Fayre Album] Demon Records United Kingdom DEMREC1017 June 24, 2022 7" Orange Vinyl EP TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 7" Orange Vinyl EP DEMREC1017 A. Sunken Rags [Home Demo For Glastonbury Fayre Album] B1. Jitterbug Love B2. Sunken Rags SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

This edition of Electric Warrior was released in 2022 as a remastered half-speed mastered reissue of the classic T. Rex album. Issued by A&M Records and UMC, the release formed part of the Abbey Road Studios Half Speed Mastering series and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl. The reissue presents the original album newly mastered at Abbey Road Studios and includes a mastering certificate insert. RECORDING The original album recordings were made at Mediasound, Trident Studios, Advision Studios and Wally Heider Recording Studio in Los Angeles. For this edition, the album was remastered and lacquer cut at Abbey Road Studios using the half-speed mastering process. STYLE & THEMES Electric Warrior combines glam rock, classic rock and folk-influenced elements. The album includes some of Marc Bolan's most celebrated compositions, including "Get It On", "Jeepster", "Mambo Sun", "Cosmic Dancer" and "Life's A Gas". RELEASE HISTORY Released throughout Europe on April 29, 2022, this edition was issued by A&M Records and UMC as a remastered 180g vinyl reissue. The release formed part of the Abbey Road Studios Half Speed Mastering series and featured newly cut lacquers produced from the remastered source. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar, written-by, composed-by Steve Currie – bass Bill Legend – drums Mickey Finn – percussion, vocals Howard Kaylan – backing vocals Mark Volman – backing vocals Burt Collins – flugelhorn Ian McDonald – saxophone PRODUCTION Producer – Tony Visconti Engineer – Malcolm Cecil Engineer – Martin Rushent Engineer – Rik Pekkonen Engineer – Roy Thomas Baker Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios Lacquer Cut At – Abbey Road Studios Lacquer Cut By – Miles Showell Mastered By – George Peckham Layout – Hipgnosis Sleeve – George Underwood Photography – Spud Murphy Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH (BL55737) Published By – Westminster Music Ltd. Published By – Onward Music NOTES • 2022 remastered reissue. • Part of the Abbey Road Studios Half Speed Mastering series. • Pressed on 180g vinyl. • Mastered at Abbey Road Studios. • Includes Mastering Certificate Insert. • Released in Europe on April 29, 2022. • ℗ 1971 A&M Records. • © 2022 A&M Records. • Runouts are etched. • Optimal Media special plate symbols are mirrored. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex Electric Warrior A&M Records / UMC Europe ARHSLP017 / 00602438768707 April 29, 2022 LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180g, Half-Speed Mastered TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP ARHSLP017 Side One A1. Mambo Sun – 3:38 A2. Cosmic Dancer – 4:27 A3. Jeepster – 4:10 A4. Monolith – 3:35 A5. Lean Woman Blues – 3:00 LP ARHSLP017 Side Two B1. Get It On – 4:25 B2. Planet Queen – 3:11 B3. Girl – 2:30 B4. The Motivator – 3:59 B5. Life's A Gas – 2:22 B6. Rip Off – 3:39 SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

The Slider remains one of the defining releases in the T. Rex catalogue and one of the landmark albums of the glam rock era. Originally released during the height of "T. Rextasy", the album followed the success of Electric Warrior and further established Marc Bolan as one of the most influential British songwriters of the 1970s. This National Album Day 2024 edition was issued as part of the annual celebration's "Great British Groups" theme and presented the classic album on red translucent vinyl. The Slider was reissued on April 23, 2022, as a special 50th Anniversary Record Store Day edition. Released by Demon Records, this limited-edition picture disc celebrated fifty years of one of T. Rex's most acclaimed and commercially successful albums. Originally issued in 1972, The Slider followed the breakthrough success of Electric Warrior and further cemented Marc Bolan's status as one of Britain's most influential rock performers. RECORDING Produced by Tony Visconti and written entirely by Marc Bolan, the album continued the creative partnership that had produced Electric Warrior. The record expanded on T. Rex's glam rock formula, combining memorable hooks, driving rhythms and inventive arrangements while retaining Bolan's distinctive songwriting style. STYLE & THEMES The Slider captures T. Rex at the peak of the glam rock era. Across the album, Marc Bolan blended hard-driving rockers, romantic ballads and imaginative lyrical themes, creating a collection that remains one of the defining statements of 1970s glam rock. The album produced several of the band's best-loved songs and remains a cornerstone of the T. Rex catalogue. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Metal Guru — Opening track and major hit single. • Mystic Lady — Atmospheric album favourite. • Rock On — Energetic glam rocker. • The Slider — Signature title track. • Baby Boomerang — Fan favourite from the original album. • Spaceball Ricochet — Expansive album centrepiece. • Buick Mackane — One of Marc Bolan's best-known recordings. • Telegram Sam — Chart-topping glam rock anthem. • Rabbit Fighter — Hard-driving rock track. • Baby Strange — Concert favourite and hit single. • Ballrooms Of Mars — One of Bolan's most celebrated compositions. • Chariot Choogle — Classic T. Rex rocker. • Main Man — Closing album track. RELEASE HISTORY Released worldwide on April 23, 2022, as part of the Record Store Day UK celebrations. This edition was issued as a limited-edition picture disc featuring the original album track listing and commemorative 50th Anniversary packaging. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter Tony Visconti — producer PRODUCTION Label: Demon Records Catalogue Number: DEMREC983 Format: LP Picture Disc Edition: 50th Anniversary Record Store Day Edition Country: Worldwide Producer: Tony Visconti NOTES • Record Store Day UK 2022 release. • Issued as a 50th Anniversary picture disc edition. • Features large black and red hype sticker on the sleeve. • Manufactured in the European Union. • Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. • Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l. • ℗ Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l. • © Demon Music Group. • Barcode: 5014797906846. • All songs written and composed by Marc Bolan. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex The Slider Demon Records Worldwide DEMREC983 April 23, 2022 LP, Picture Disc, Record Store Day, 50th Anniversary Edition TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP DEMREC983 Side One • Metal Guru • Mystic Lady • Rock On • The Slider • Baby Boomerang • Spaceball Ricochet • Buick Mackane LP DEMREC983 Side Two • Telegram Sam • Rabbit Fighter • Baby Strange • Ballrooms Of Mars • Chariot Choogle • Main Man SOURCES ES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.

Following the huge commercial breakthrough of 1971, Marc Bolan entered 1972 at the height of his fame. The year became synonymous with "T. Rextasy", the term adopted by the press to describe the extraordinary public enthusiasm surrounding T. Rex. The group's popularity reached unprecedented levels as chart-topping singles, major tours, television appearances and high-profile projects kept Bolan at the centre of British popular culture. This six-LP collection was created to celebrate that remarkable year. Rather than focusing on a single album, the box set assembles the recordings, broadcasts and performances that defined T. Rex during 1972. The intention is to place listeners in the position of a fan experiencing the year as it unfolded, bringing together studio recordings, hit singles, live performances, radio sessions, soundtrack material and rare broadcasts. The collection documents a period that began with the launch of Marc Bolan's own T. Rex Wax Co. label and the release of the number one single Telegram Sam. It follows T. Rex through two sold-out concerts at Wembley Empire Pool, the creation of the Born To Boogie film directed by Ringo Starr, the release of Metal Guru and The Slider, extensive US touring, radio appearances and BBC sessions, before concluding with Children Of The Revolution, Solid Gold Easy Action and the T. Rex Fan Club Christmas flexi disc. RECORDING The box set gathers recordings made throughout 1972 and includes material drawn from multiple sources. These include The Slider studio album, performances from Wembley Empire Pool, the complete Born To Boogie soundtrack, Marc Bolan's American radio sessions, BBC recordings from 1972 and a collection of B-sides, bonus recordings and the T. Rex Fan Club Christmas flexi disc. Several recordings included in the set were previously unreleased, including alternate Wembley mixes with 1972 overdubs and the rare Christmas edition performance of Telegram Sam from Top Of The Pops. STYLE & THEMES The collection captures T. Rex during the peak of their glam-rock period while also revealing the breadth of Marc Bolan's musical interests. Alongside chart hits and album tracks are live performances, acoustic sessions, spoken-word contributions, soundtrack material and radio recordings. These demonstrate Bolan's ability to move between hard-driving glam rock, acoustic songwriting, cinematic arrangements and experimental studio material. The set provides a broad portrait of Marc Bolan as performer, songwriter and cultural figure during one of the most significant years of his career. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • The Slider — Represents the classic 1972 T. Rex studio album. • Live At Wembley: The Matinee Show — Captures one of the band's celebrated Wembley Empire Pool performances. • Born To Boogie Soundtrack — Presented in full for the first time, featuring contributions from Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Mickey Finn and Geoffrey Bayldon. • 1972 US Radio Sessions — Solo and intimate recordings produced during T. Rex's American tours. • T. Rex On The BBC — Includes BBC performances and the rare Christmas edition performance of Telegram Sam. • T. Rextras — B-sides, additional recordings and the complete T. Rex Fan Club 1972 Christmas Record Flexi Disc. RELEASE HISTORY Released by Demon Records on April 22, 2022, 1972 was issued as a deluxe six-LP vinyl box set. The package brings together virtually every major element of T. Rex's activities during 1972. It includes six coloured-vinyl LPs housed in individual inner sleeves, all presented within a lift-off lid box. The collection contains a twenty-four page 12" × 12" booklet featuring a specially written essay by producer Tony Visconti and an extensive new essay by Mark Paytress. The booklet also includes previously unpublished photographs taken by Keith Morris during 1972. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter T. Rex — performances Elton John — guest performances on Born To Boogie Ringo Starr — guest performances and featured appearances on Born To Boogie Mickey Finn — guest performance on Cosmic Dancer Geoffrey Bayldon — spoken-word performances Emperor Rosko — live introductions PRODUCTION Tony Visconti — booklet essay Mark Paytress — booklet essay Keith Morris — photography Label: Demon Records • First box set dedicated entirely to documenting T. Rex during 1972. • Six LPs housed in individual inner sleeves. • Pressed on 180g coloured vinyl. • Presented in a lift-off lid box.• Includes a 24-page 12" × 12" booklet. • Features essays by Tony Visconti and Mark Paytress. • Includes previously unpublished photographs by Keith Morris. • Contains the complete Born To Boogie soundtrack. • Includes previously unreleased recordings and mixes. • Includes the complete T. Rex Fan Club 1972 Christmas Record Flexi Disc. RELEASE TABLE Artist Album Label Country Catalogue Date Format T. Rex 1972 Demon Records UK DEMRECBOX66 April 22, 2022 6LP Box Set TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting 6LP Box Set DEMRECBOX66 LP1 – The Slider: Metal Guru, Mystic Lady, Rock On, The Slider, Baby Boomerang, Spaceball Ricochet, Buick MacKane, Telegram Sam, Rabbit Fighter, Baby Strange, Ballrooms Of Mars, Chariot Choogle, Main Man LP2 – Live At Wembley (Matinee Show): Rosko's Intro, Cadillac, Jeepster, Baby Strange, Spaceball Ricochet, Girl, Cosmic Dancer, Telegram Sam LP3 – Live At Wembley (continued): Hot Love, Get It On, One More Time?, Summertime Blues, Baby Strange (alternate mix), Hot Love (alternate mix) LP4 – Born To Boogie Soundtrack: Marc's Intro, Jeepster, Baby Strange, Electric Wind, Tutti Frutti, Children Of The Revolution, Look To The Left, Spaceball Ricochet, Some People Like To Rock, Telegram Sam, Some People Like To Roll, Cosmic Dancer, They've Come Tis Said, Tea Party Medley, Union Hall, Hot Love, Get It On, Chariot Choogle, Marc's Outro, Children Of The Revolution (Strings Reprise) LP5 – Marc Bolan's 1972 US Radio Sessions: Spaceball Ricochet, Jeepster, Cosmic Dancer, Main Man, Ballrooms Of Mars, Mystic Lady, Girl, Baby Strange, Left Hand Luke, The Slider, Spaceball Ricochet LP6 – T. Rex On The BBC In 1972 / T. Rextras: Metal Guru, The Slider, Mystic Lady, Rock On, Main Man, Children Of The Revolution, Solid Gold Easy Action, Telegram Sam (Christmas Top Of The Pops), Cadillac, Thunderwing, Lady, Jitterbug Love, Sunken Rags, Xmas Riff – Born To Boogie, T. Rex Fan Club 1972 Christmas Record Flexi Disc SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Official Marc Bolan archives 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.