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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


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


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


Unchained 8 CD Album: 2015
Marc Bolan & T.Rex Unchained: Home Recordings & Studio Outtakes 1972-1977 (8 CD box set) was released October 30, 2015. Containing the now out-of-print eight CDs in full, in a deluxe 12-inch book package which boasts brand new artwork and updated Mark Paytress annotations. The first 500 came with a free seven-inch single of Over The Flats / Meadows Of The Sea). Images below TRACKLIST: DISC 1 VOLUME ONE: 1972, PART ONE 1. Over The Flats 2. Sugar Baby 3. Children Of The World

T.Rex
Oct 30, 20155 min read


Bolan's Zip Gun Album PD: 2015
A Glam-Funk Picture Disc RSD Reissue Released as a limited edition picture disc vinyl LP in the UK on June 22, 2015, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMREC05), T. Rex’s Bolan's Zip Gun — was reissued on 180g remastered vinyl. Part of Demon’s T. Rex heavyweight reissue series (1972–1977), restored in original sleeve replication. A funky glam evolution from Marc Bolan. Album Overview Release Details Label: Demon Records. Format: Vinyl LP, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue,

T.Rex
Jun 21, 20151 min read


For All The Cats 2CD Album: 2015
For All The Cats (The Best of Marc Bolan and T. Rex) was released April 20, 2015 by UMC/Demon, as the definitive 2CD / 49 Track collection featuring virtually all of the A-Sides released during Marc’s lifetime plus a generous selection of B-Sides, key album tracks and rarities. Disc: 1 1 Debora - Tyrannosaurus Rex 2 One Inch Rock - Tyrannosaurus Rex 3 Pewter Suitor - Tyrannosaurus Rex 4 King of the Rumbling Spires - Tyrannosaurus Rex 5 By the Light of a Magical Moon - Tyrann

T.Rex
Apr 19, 20151 min read


Light Of Love Album: 2015
A Bolan US-Only Glam Picture Disc RSD Released as a limited edition picture disc vinyl LP in the UK on April 18, 2015, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMREC74), T. Rex’s Light Of Love — the 1974 US-only album — was reissued on 180g for Record Store Day. Produced/written by Marc Bolan, this 11-track set featured “Light Of Love,” “Teenage Dream,” and “Venus Loon.” Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l. Made in the EU. Album Overview Release Details Label: Demon Records.

T.Rex
Apr 18, 20151 min read


Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels Of The Ages Album: 2015
A Tyrannosaurus Rex Double Vinyl Reissue Released as a limited edition double vinyl LP in Europe on April 6, 2015, on Universal Music Catalogue/A&M Records (catalogue: 535 383-2), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels Of The Ages — their second studio album (1968) — was reissued on 180g vinyl with the original stereo mix on sides A/B and alternate mono takes on sides C/D. Produced by Tony Visconti, featuring Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrine Took. Gatefold cover w

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 5, 20152 min read


The 7" Singles Box Set: 2015
T.Rex’s "The 7" Singles Box Set" , comprising 26 x 7-inch vinyl singles with reproductions of original sleeves from around the world, was released in the UK by Edsel Records on March 16, 2015. T.RE X A: Ride A White Swan B1: Is It Love B2: Summertime Blues C1: Hot Love D1: Woodland Rock D2: The King Of The Mountain Cometh E1: Get It On F1: There Was A Time - Raw Ramp G1: Jeepster H1: Life's A Gas I1: Telegram Sam J1: Cadilac J2: Baby Strange K1: Metal Guru L1: Thunderwing L2:

T.Rex
Mar 16, 20152 min read


Unicorn Deluxe Album 2LP : 2015
A Tyrannosaurus Rex Deluxe Double Vinyl Released as a limited deluxe double vinyl LP in the UK & Europe on February 9, 2015, on A&M Records/Universal Music (catalogue: 535 392-6), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn — their third studio album (1969) — was reissued on 180g vinyl with mono remaster plus 15 bonus tracks (alternate takes, Top Gear sessions, live). Gatefold sleeve. The final Bolan/Took duo masterpiece. Album Overview Release Details Label: A&M Records / Universal Music.

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Feb 9, 20152 min read


My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair... Album: 2015
A Tyrannosaurus Rex Deluxe Double Vinyl Released as a limited deluxe double vinyl LP in the UK & Europe on January 26, 2015, on A&M Records/Universal Music (catalogue: 535389-6 / 0600753538968), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair... But Now They're Content To Wear Stars On Their Brows — their 1968 debut album — was reissued on 180g vinyl with mono remaster by Tony Visconti & Sean Magee plus 14 bonus tracks (demos, Joe Boyd session, Top Gear). Ga

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan 26, 20152 min read


Electric Sevens 2 - At The BBC: 2014
Bolan’s rarest BBC gems on limited 7-inch vinyl – Record Store Day treasure! Marc Bolan’s Electric Sevens 2 - At The BBC (Universal Music Catalogue – 534 391-0), a 4 x 7" vinyl box set limited edition for Record Store Day, released April 19, 2014. Tracklist A T. Rex – Ride A White Swan – 2:03 (BBC Top Gear, October 26, 1970) B T. Rex – Beltane Walk (Instrumental Backing Track) – 2:23 (Radio 1 Club mix, March 2, 1971) C T. Rex – Electric Boogie (Instrumental Backing Track) – 2

T.Rex
Apr 19, 20142 min read


Tanx Album: 2014
A Glam-Psych RSD Split Vinyl Released as a limited edition vinyl LP in the UK on April 19, 2014, on Demon Records (catalogue: TANXLP001), T. Rex’s Tanx — their eighth studio album (1973) — was reissued for Record Store Day on blue/red split coloured vinyl. Produced by Tony Visconti, written by Marc Bolan, this 13-track glam-psych set included “Tenement Lady,” “Born To Boogie,” and “Mad Donna.” Limited to 1500 copies with Bolan poster and free download card in custom stickered

T.Rex
Apr 18, 20141 min read


Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream? (4CD): 2013
Exclusive to orders of the 4CD and 5LP sets on the Official T.REX store, each came with an A4 print of Tony Visconti’s original score for ‘Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream’. T.Rex 1973: Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream? (4CD) + A4 Print STORE EXCLUSIVE Release Date: May 26, 2023 This instalment in the acclaimed ‘Year’ series of the works of Marc Bolan and T. Rex takes in a period of change during which Bolan was very active in recording studios in the US and Europ

T.Rex
May 25, 20134 min read
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