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The Full Glitter Galaxy (2200 posts)
This is your map to the entire glam universe on glamslamescape.com – every tag, every legend, every post count. From the first cosmic curl to the last feather boa drop, dive into the decade that turned rock into theatre, grey Britain into day-glo, and ordinary kids into peacocks. Whether you're chasing one artist or lost in the whole glittering madness, click and let the revolution begin.


The Final Cuts Album PD: 2018
A Bolan Vault Picture Disc RSD Legacy Released as a limited numbered picture disc vinyl LP in Europe on April 21, 2018, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMREC247), Marc Bolan & T. Rex’s The Final Cuts was a Record Store Day exclusive collection of rare 1976–1977 demos and alternate takes from Bolan’s final sessions. Limited to 2000 copies. Barcode: 5014797896666. A poignant glam swan song. Album Overview The album "The Final Cuts" by Marc Bolan and T. Rex, released in 2018, was

T.Rex
Apr 20, 20182 min read


Bowie Now Album 1-LP: 2018
Released as a single LP in the UK by Parlophone Records (catalog number DBNOW18) on April 21, 2018, as part of Record Store Day, Bowie Now was the first commercial release of the rare 1977 US promotional compilation LP, now pressed on white vinyl. The tracks were drawn from Low and “Heroes” (all audio remastered from the A New Career In A New Town box set). The package featured a newly designed inner sleeve with black and white images taken in Berlin in 1977 by Corinne Schwab

David Bowie
Apr 20, 20181 min read


Bolan Boogie Album: 2018
The album Bolan Boogie by T.Rex was issued on blue vinyl for Record Store Day on April 21, 2018. Label: UMC – 672 626-9, A&M Records – 672 626-9, Fly Records (3) – HI FLY 8, Fly Records (3) – HIFLY 8 Format: Vinyl, LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Clear Blue Tracklist: A1 T. Rex– Get It On 4:25 A2 T. Rex– Beltane Walk 2:20 A3 T. Rex– The King Of The Mountain Cometh 3:48 A4 T. Rex– Jewel 2:48 A5 Tyrannosaurus Rex– She Was Born To Be My Unicorn 2:32

T.Rex
Apr 20, 20182 min read


Lazarus Musical: 2015
David Bowie's Jukebox Musical Lazarus is a jukebox musical featuring the music of David Bowie with a book by Enda Walsh. Inspired by the 1963 novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis, Lazarus continues the story of Thomas Newton, a humanoid alien who is stuck on Earth, unable to die or return to his home planet. Lazarus had its world premiere Off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop on November 18, 2015 and played until January 20, 2016. The show then made the t

David Bowie
Oct 24, 20174 min read


T. Rex: 40th Anniversary Picture Disc Collection EP (2017)
Celebrating T. Rex's Glam Legacy. T. Rex’s 40th Anniversary Picture Disc Collection 7-inch vinyl EP, was released in the UK on October 13, 2017, on Demon Records (catalogue: TREXSEV001X). This limited-edition 10-track picture disc set, featuring five A-sides and their corresponding B-sides from T. Rex’s glam rock peak (1972–1976), celebrated the band’s 40th anniversary of Marc Bolan’s tragic passing. Produced by Tony Visconti for most tracks, the collection showcased Bolan’s

T.Rex
Oct 12, 20173 min read


Heroes Single PD : 2017
David Bowie’s "Heroes" backed with "'Heroes' (‘Marc’ Show Version)" , was released as a 40th Anniversary 7-inch vinyl picture disc single in the UK by Parlophone Records (catalog number DBHERO40) on September 22, 2017, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of David Bowie’s iconic single “Heroes,” originally released on September 23, 1977, by RCA Victor (PB 1121). Cataloged as DBHERO 40 (UK) and 5601-7-R (US), this limited-edition picture disc was part of Record Store Day 2017

David Bowie
Sep 21, 20174 min read


Remixes Album 2CD: 2017
September 16, 2017 marked the 40th anniversary of Marc Bolan's untimely passing. To celebrate Marc's life and music, Demon is proud to release newly commissioned remixes of classic tracks including the UK number one hits, 'Metal Guru' and 'Telegram Sam' as well as the renowned 'Children Of The Revolution' and '20th Century Boy'. The talented remixers include 'The Reflex', 'Wye Oak' and 'Ra Ra Riot'. Release Date: September 1, 2017 Track Listings Disc: 1 1 Children of the Revo

T.Rex
Sep 15, 20172 min read


Why the 20th Century Boy Is Still Celebrated Article: 2017
Forty years on – Marc Bolan’s curls, riffs, and cosmic magic still rule! cover and three-page article in Weekly News, September 16, 2017. More Bolan legacy love added weekly.

T.Rex
Sep 15, 20171 min read


Alice Cooper Group: "Mar Y Sol" Album (2017)
Alice Cooper Group’s Mar Y Sol was released as an album in the UK by Applebush Records (catalog number AB-003) on April 29, 2017,...

Alice Cooper Group
Apr 28, 20171 min read


Cracked Actor: Live in Los Angeles 3-LP: 2017
A Record Store Day Diamond Dogs Transition Released as a limited edition 3-LP set in the UK on April 22, 2017, as part of Record Store Day by Parlophone Records, David Bowie’s Cracked Actor: Live in Los Angeles captured a previously unreleased live recording from the Los Angeles Forum on September 5, 1974. This pivotal gig marked the transition between the Diamond Dogs tour and the emerging Philly Dogs phase. Produced by David Bowie and mixed by Tony Visconti at Human Studios

David Bowie
Apr 21, 20172 min read


Rock 'n' Roll" Single: 2017
T.Rex’s "Rock 'n' Roll" EP, featuring "Honey, Don't" backed with "Summertime Blues 1" , "Summertime Blues 2" , and "Honey, Don't (Instrumental)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Easy Action Records (catalog number EA45027) on April 22, 2017, in conjunction with Record Store Day.

T.Rex
Apr 21, 20171 min read


Live 1977 Album: 2017
In collaboration with Record Store Day, T. Rex Live 1977 was released as a 40th Anniversary Edition 2LP green colored vinyl album in the UK by Demon Records (catalog number DEMREC 189) on April 22, 2017. This double album was released in a gatefold cover with printed inner sleeves on green vinyl. A1 Jeepster 4:04 A2 Visions Of Domino 3:09 A3 New York City 4:10 A4 Soul Of My Suit 3:33 B1 Groove A Little 4:17 B2 Telegram Sam 6:53 B3 Hang Ups 5:33 C1 Debora [Includes Ba

T.Rex
Apr 21, 20172 min read


Zip Gun & Futuristic Dragon Digital Album: 2017
21 songs, 1 hour and 7 minutes, released on March 3, 2017. Till Dawn Light Of Love Sky Church Music City Port [by Pat Hall] Bolan’s Zip Gun Solid Baby I Really Love You Babe Golden Belt Children Of Rarn [extract] Savage Beethoven Love For Me My Little Baby Casual Agent Dawn Storm All Alone New York City Futuristic Dragon Intro Bust My Ball Brain Police London Boys Funky London Childhood T.Rex Bolan’s Zip Gun & Futuristic Dragon: Outtakes (Digital)

T.Rex
Mar 3, 20171 min read


Skycloaked Lord (...of Precious Light): 2016
A Marc Bolan Acoustic Vault Treasure Released as a limited edition blue vinyl LP in the UK on December 15, 2016, on Easy Action Records (catalogue: EARS121), Marc Bolan’s Skycloaked Lord (...of Precious Light) was a collection of remastered acoustic solo recordings from Marc’s personal tapes — pre-recorded for US radio syndication. Artwork by Les Clark. Pure, unenhanced Bolan on acoustic guitar. A intimate pre-T. Rex vault release. Album Overview Release Details Label: Easy A

T.Rex
Dec 15, 20161 min read


Solid Gold Compilation Album: 2016
A Glam Hits 180g Reissue Released as a vinyl LP compilation reissue in Europe November 11, 2016, on Demon Music Group Ltd. (catalogue: DEMREC182), T. Rex’s Solid Gold was a 16-track greatest hits collection originally compiled in 1979 by Marc Bolan & Colin Miles for EMI. Reissued on 180g vinyl, this glam essential featured “20th Century Boy,” “Children Of The Revolution,” “Metal Guru,” “Telegram Sam,” and “I Love To Boogie.” A Bolan-curated T. Rextasy celebration. Album Overv

T.Rex
Nov 11, 20161 min read


The Unobtainable T. Rex Album: 2016
Demon Records reissued via the classic ‘Best Of’ collections on 180g heavyweight vinyl The Unobtainable T. Rex. T. Rex were the most iconic band of the UK glam rock scene of the 70s. For a couple of years they were the most popular band in the UK and had amassed a cult following in the US. This is an alternative hits collection. Marc Bolan wrote and astonishing amount of non-album B-Sides for his singles, which are collected on this release. Release Date: November 11, 2016 Ce

T.Rex
Nov 11, 20161 min read


Cockpit Theatre Album Release: 2016
The lost 1971 London TV broadcast finally surfaces – raw, over-running, and pure Bolan magic! T.Rex’s Cockpit Theatre was released as an album in the UK by Easy Action Records (catalog number EARS 031) on November 1, 2016. Limited to 500 copies on semi-opaque red vinyl with matt laminate sleeve (mail order includes one large repro photo and two postcard types). The album features the original live broadcast of London Weekend Television’s Music In The Round, shown only in the

T.Rex
Nov 1, 20161 min read


Born to Boogie – The Motion Picture Album Release : 2016
Bolan’s legendary 1972 film finally restored – glam’s ultimate time capsule returns! T.Rex’s Born to Boogie – The Motion Picture was reissued on June 13, 2016 in multiple formats, including Blu-ray (for the first time), a deluxe 2DVD + 2CD edition, and digital download, as part of a series of releases by Demon Music Group. A limited theatrical run at Picturehouse Cinemas in the UK occurred on June 14, 2016, the day after the home media release, showcasing the restored film. M

T.Rex
Jun 12, 20162 min read


Born To Boogie The Concerts Album: 2016
As part of Record Store Day, T. Rex’s Born to Boogie: The Concerts Wembley Empire Pool 18th March 1972 was released as a double album in 2,000 numbered copies on lime green and yellow vinyl in the UK by Demon Records (catalog number DEMREC 150) on April 16, 2016. Demon Records – DEMREC131 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Yellow & Green The 5.30pm Concert A1 Rosko's Intro Voice – Emperor Rosko 0:19 A2 Cadillac 7:01 A3 Jeepster 5:00 A4 Baby Strange 4:59 A

T.Rex
Apr 15, 20162 min read


David Bowie: (1947–2016)
cover in Time Magazine, January 25, 2016.

David Bowie
Jan 25, 20161 min read
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