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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


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


The Slider Album 40 Box Set: 2012
Bolan's Buick Mackane Box Glory Released as a limited, numbered 40th Anniversary deluxe box set in the UK on November 26, 2012, on Edsel Records (catalogue: BLN 5001-40), T. Rex’s The Slider — their 1972 glam masterpiece — was reissued with unparalleled depth. Strictly limited to 2000 copies worldwide, the box includes: remastered CD of the album + bonus disc, 180g vinyl LP, three 7-inch singles (including repro promo), DVD with 105-minute Tony Visconti interview, 48-page h

T.Rex
Nov 26, 20122 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


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


The Unobtainable T. Rex Album: 1989
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s The Unobtainable T. Rex was released as a CD album in Japan by Teichiku Records Co. (catalog number unknown) in 1989, marking its first CD release, with a later heavy weight 12-inch vinyl reissue in Europe in 2016. Release Details: Label: Marc On Wax – 18DN-94 Format: CD, Compilation Country: Japan Released: 1989 Purpose: A compilation of non-album B-sides from T. Rex’s singles, primarily from their glam rock peak (1971–1973) and later years up to 1977.

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19893 min read


Stand By Me Album: 1987
A Posthumous Bolan Bonanza Marc Bolan And T. Rex’s Stand By Me 2 x Vinyl LP compilation, was released in the UK on November 7, 1987, on Connoisseur Collection (catalogue: VSOP LP 100). This 24-track stereo anthology gathered Bolan's solo and T. Rex rarities, including “Stand By Me” and “The Groover.” Produced by Marc Bolan, Tony Visconti, and John & Shan Bramley, it did not chart. Issued in a gatefold sleeve with liner notes by John & Shan Bramley and design by Acrobat Design

T.Rex
Nov 7, 19874 min read


Electric Warrior Starts Six-Week Reign: 1971
T. Rex's album Electric Warrior started on run of six consecutive weeks at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, on December 18, 1971 as part of an unbelievable 44 week run. In a retrospective review, Pitchfork gave it 9.5 out of 10 and ranked it the 20th best album of the ‘70s Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it the 160th best album of all time. This was the start of of a year when TREX ruled the airwaves and charts, culminating in the release of the movie Born To Boogie.

T.Rex
Dec 18, 19711 min read


T. Rex Album: 1970
On December 11, 1970, T.Rex’s T. Rex was issued as an LP in the UK by Fly Records (catalog number FLY 1), representing the band's first album under their shortened name. When the album came out, "Ride A White Swan" was at number 6 on the charts, and the band was in the midst of a UK tour, though the song was not included on the album. While the album was attributed to T. Rex, the recordings and cover shot were completed during their tenure as Tyrannosaurus Rex. The duo consi

T.Rex
Dec 11, 19703 min read


Unicorn Album: 1969
A Bolan & Took Folk-Psych Swan Song Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on Regal Zonophone (catalogue: LRZ 1007 mono / SLRZ 1007 stereo), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn was released May 16, 1969 — their third studio album — was the final Bolan/Took duo studio album. Produced by Tony Visconti at Trident Studios, this 16-track folk-psych gem featured John Peel reading a children’s story on “Romany Soup.” Issued in gatefold sleeve with mono blue labels (LRZ 1007) and stereo red labels

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Dec 30, 19696 min read


Prophets, Seers & Sages... Album Review: 1968
Marc & Steve conjure strange worlds – Beat Instrumental hails Tyrannosaurus Rex’s growing magic! Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages (Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1005) – album review in Beat Instrumental, December 1968. Side One Deboraarobed • Stacey Grove • Wind Quartets • Conesuala • Trelawny Lawn • Aznageel The Mage • The Friends Side Two Salamanda Palaganda • Our Wonderful Brownskin Man • O Harley (The Saltimbanques) • Eastern Spell • The Travellin

T.Rex
Nov 30, 19682 min read


Prophets, Seers & Sages... Album: 1968
A Tyrannosaurus Rex Folk-Psych Dawn Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on November 1, 1968, on the Regal Zonophone label, catalog number LRZ 1005 for Mono and SLRZ 1005 for Stereo. Background Tyrannosaurus Rex's debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows had been an unexpected success, charting at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart with the non-LP single "Debora" coming in at number 34 on the UK singles chart.

T.Rex
Oct 31, 19687 min read


My People Were Fair... Album: 1968
Released as a vinyl LP album in the UK on the Regal Zonophone label in both mono (LRZ 1003) and stereo (SLRZ 1003) on July 5, 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex’s My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows still holds the record for the longest title of a vinyl record. It marked the beginning of Marc Bolan’s journey as a distinctive voice in the British underground music scene. Background: After leaving the mod-influenced band J

T.Rex
Jul 4, 19686 min read
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