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T. Rex Regeneration Single: 2012
A Glam Rock Revival T. Rex’s “T. Rex Regeneration” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 22, 2012, on Fly Records (catalogue: BUG-100). Backed with “Childlike Men” and “Hey Let's Do It,” this limited-edition release featured rare tracks from Marc Bolan's archives, celebrating the band's glam rock legacy. Produced by Tony Visconti for the originals, the single showcased Bolan's playful vocals and riff-driven energy, but as a niche reissue, it did not chart. Ho

T.Rex
Oct 21, 20127 min read


Electric Warrior Album: 2012
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

T.Rex
Apr 11, 20122 min read


Bolan At The Beeb 3 CD Album: 2007
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
Oct 14, 20072 min read


Get It On Single: 2007
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
Sep 9, 20073 min read


Hot Love Single: 2007
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

T.Rex
Sep 2, 20074 min read


Mickey Finn Remembered
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

T.Rex
Jan 11, 20031 min read


Bolan's Zip Gun 2CD Album: 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
Mar 7, 20021 min read


Futuristic Dragon 2CD Album: 2002
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.

T.Rex
Jan 30, 20021 min read


20th Anniversary Boy Article: 1997
two-page article in New Musical Express from September 20, 1997.

T.Rex
Sep 19, 19971 min read


The King of Glam Article: 1991
Long live the Electric Warrior – Goldmine crowns Bolan forever! Marc Bolan’s The King of Glam: Long Live Marc Bolan , a cover and fourteen-page tribute article in Goldmine, December 20, 1991.

T.Rex
Dec 20, 19961 min read
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