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A Glam 40th Anniversary Double Gatefold Released as a double vinyl LP in Europe April 12, 2012, on A&M Records/Universal Music Group International/Fly Records (catalogue: 533 779-7), T. Rex’s Electric Warrior — their sixth studio album (1971) — was reissued for the 40th Anniversary in gatefold sleeve on 180g vinyl. Produced by Tony Visconti, this expanded edition featured the original album plus alternate mixes, working versions, and instrumentals. Remastered by Tony Visconti

Alice Cooper’s Welcome 2 My Nightmare  was released as an album in the US by UMG Recordings (catalog number B0015908-02) on September 13,...

David Bowie’s Bowie – A Reality Tour  was released as a 2-CD and 1-DVD in the UK by ISO/Columbia Records (catalog number 88697588272) on January 25, 2010. 2 x CD, Album 2 x CD, Album, Sony DADC, Digisleeve 2 x CD, Album, Limited Edition, Jewel Case 1 x DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, PAL, Repress, Digipak The release features November22 and 23, 2003 performances in Dublin during his concert tour A Reality Tour . This is an audio version of the concert video of the same name, ex

A 1981 Montreal Forum Live Resurrection Released worldwide as a 3×LP limited edition box set on October 29, 2007 (catalogue varies by territory), Queen’s Queen Rock Montreal — recorded November 24–25, 1981 at the Montreal Forum — was their first full official live album from the classic line-up’s final years. Produced/mixed by Justin Shirley-Smith, Kris Fredriksson & Josh Macrae, this 27-track set (plus Live Aid bonus) was reissued in 2024 with IMAX theatrical run and 4K UHD/

The 3 x CD, Compilation T. Rex, Tyrannosaurus Rex – Bolan At The Beeb was released October 15, 2007 (Polydor – 5302923). TRACKLIST: 1-1 Highways 1-2 Scenescof 1-3 Child Star 1-4 Dwarfish Trumpet Blues 1-5 Pictures Of Purple People 1-6 Hot Rod Mama 1-1 to 1-6 for John Peel's " Top Gear " - October 30, 1967 1-7 Juniper Suction (Poem) 1-8 Juniper Suction (Song) 1-7 & 1-8 for " Voice Of Pop " - September 21, 1968 1-9 The Friends 1-10 Conesuela 1-11 The Seal Of Seasons

T.Rex’s "Get It On"  backed with "Raw Ramp" , was released as a limited-edition, numbered 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Universal (catalog number 1744374, barcode 602517443747) on September 10, 2007. This release celebrates one of T. Rex’s most famous tracks, originally featured on their seminal 1971 album Electric Warrior, and is a key artifact of the glam rock era led by Marc Bolan. A-Side: "Get It On" (4:24, as printed on release; actual timing varies slightly) Origin:

T.Rex’s "Hot Love" , was released as a limited-edition, numbered 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Universal (catalog number 1744373, barcode 6025174437XX) on September 3, 2007. Label: Universal Country: UK Catalogue: 1744373 This release is part of Universal Music TV’s series celebrating T. Rex’s glam rock hits from their peak years (1970–1972), alongside other reissues like "Get It On" (1744374). "Hot Love" was T. Rex’s first UK No. 1 single, originally rel

Album (2005) A Triumphant Tour Legacy Released as a limited 3×LP box set in the UK on October 24, 2005, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: 00946 3 36979 1 1), Queen + Paul Rodgers’ Return Of The Champions captured the band’s 2005 European tour — live from Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield. Produced and engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith, this 27-track set blended Queen classics with Rodgers’ soulful edge. Peaked at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart for 4 weeks. Issued in a deluxe box with

Alice Cooper’s Dirty Diamonds  was released as an album in the UK by New West Records (catalog number NW6102) on July 4, 2005, marking...

Alice Cooper’s The Eyes of Alice Cooper  was released as an album in the US by Spitfire Records (catalog number SPT-15080-2) on September...

A single-page advertisement dated March 25, 2003.

Mickey Finn passed on January 11, 2003 aged just 55. Born Michael Norman Finn in Thornton Heath, Surrey. After he joined Tyrannosaurus Rex in late 1969, it was rumoured that Bolan had hired Finn for his good looks, and because he admired his motorcycle, rather than for his musical ability. Finn was unable to recreate the complex rhythmical patterns of his predecessor, Steve Peregrin Took, and was effectively hired as much for a visual foil for Bolan as for his drumming. The B

The Sunday Times, November 3, 2002.

A one-page advertisement in an unidentified publication, dated October 3–10, 2002.

A full-page advertisement in an unspecified publication, dated September 25, 2002.

Rock & Folk Magazine, July 2002

David Bowie’s "Slow Burn"  backed with "Wood Jackson" , was released as a CD single in Japan, Europe, and the United States by ISO/Columbia Records (catalog number COL 672744 2) on June 3, 2002. It was released as the lead single from his 22nd studio album, Heathen. The song was not released as a single in the UK. There was no British single from Heathen released until September, with "Everyone Says 'Hi'". The recording features Pete Townshend on guitar. The song earned Bowi

two pages in Entertainment Weekly, May 31, 2002.

T.Rex’s Bolan's Zip Gun  was released as a 2-CD set album in the UK by Edsel Records (catalog number EDCD 550) on February 7, 2002, comprising Bolan's Zip Gun (Extended Play)  and The Alternate Bolan's Zip Gun ('Precious Star') , both previously available individually.. TRACKLIST: Bolan's Zip Gun 1-1 Light Of Love 3:17 1-2 Solid Baby 2:38 1-3 Precious Star 2:53 1-4 Token Of My Love 3:40 1-5 Space Boss 2:50 1-6 Think Zinc 3:26 1-7 Till Dawn 3:02 1-8 Girl In The Thunde

T.Rex’s Futuristic Dragon  was released as a 2-CD set album in the UK by Edsel Records (catalog number EDCD 551) on January 30, 2002, comprising Futuristic Dragon (Extended Play)  and The Alternative Futuristic Dragon ("Dazzling Raiment") , both previously available individually.