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Glam Slam Guide
The cosmic yob who took a whispery hippie duo, plugged in the electricity, grew the curls, and accidentally invented glam rock overnight. One minute he’s a bongo-playing Tolkien elf called Tyrannosaurus Rex, strumming acoustic fairy tales about unicorns. The next he’s Marc Bolan in satin and glitter, getting it on straight to number one and turning every teenage bedroom in Britain into a shrine. The Glam Slam Essentials Electric Warrior (1971) – Album Release (1971) – UK #1 T

T.Rex
Jan 143 min read


Bolan's Cosmic Boogie
A Journey Through The Electric Warrior’s Elevator From bopping elf to cosmic boogie king – the curls, the glitter, the riffs that launched glam. Marc Bolan didn’t just ride the wave of glam – he conjured it with a Les Paul, a feather boa, and a whisper that turned into a roar. This is the complete UK discography of the man who made of stardust: every album, single, and rarity from John's Children to T. Rex and beyond. John's Children (with Marc Bolan) Studio Albums Orgasm – A

T.Rex
Dec 27, 20254 min read


Glam Rock Albums
The Slider is a seminal album by T. Rex, released in July 1972. Here's a detailed look at this iconic record: Background: Formation and Context: By the time "The Slider" was released, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, had already transitioned from their earlier folk-rock sound to a more electric, glam rock style. This album came on the heels of their breakthrough album, "Electric Warrior" (1971), which had established them as leaders in the glam rock scene. Production: Recording: Th

T.Rex
Dec 22, 20252 min read


The Studio Albums 8LP: 2025
released by Demon/EDSEL on December 12, 2025 a Limited "Half & Half" Colour 8LP Box Set and an 8CD Box Set with Bonus Tracks titled T.Rex. The Studio Albums 1970 - 1977 . This box set celebrates the studio albums released by Marc Bolan under the T.Rex name. Having recorded as Tyrannosaurus Rex since the mid-1960s, frontman, lyricist, poet and guitarist Marc Bolan entered the new decade with a new sound, a new band and a new, foreshortened name – ‘T.Rex’. In the process, he b

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Dec 12, 20252 min read


I’m Dazed Single UK & Ireland: 2025
A 50-Year Munich Vault Resurrection Released as a limited edition yellow 7-inch vinyl single in the UK & Ireland on November 7, 2025, on Demon Records (catalogue: MARC25), T. Rex’s “I’m Dazed” was the first official release of two previously unheard tracks recorded April 22, 1975 at Musicland Studios, Munich. Backed with “Billy Super Duper (Take 2),” both written and produced by Marc Bolan, mixed by Steven Wilson, and engineered by Mack. Issued under licence from Lyric Global

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Nov 7, 20252 min read


Zinc Alloy & The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow Album : 2024
The 50th Anniversary Zoetrope Picture Disc, created in partnership with Record Store Day, celebrated Marc Bolan & T.Rex's album Zinc Alloy & The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow . It was released on April 20, 2024, by the label Demon, with a limited quantity of 2500 copies. Side 1 Venus Loon Sound Pit Explosive Mouth Galaxy Change Nameless Wildness Teenage Dream Side 2 Liquid Gang Carsmile Smith & The Old One You Got to Jive to Stay Alive - Spanish Midnight Interstellar Soul Painles

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Apr 19, 20241 min read


Truck On (Tyke) Single UK: 2023
A 50th Anniversary T. Rex Glam Thunder Truck On (Tyke) Single UK Picture Disc (2023) Released as a limited edition 7-inch picture disc in the UK on November 11, 2023, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMSING019), T•Rex’s “Truck On (Tyke)” celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1973 classic. Backed with “Sitting Here,” both written and composed by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti, this raw glam-rock stomper — limited to 1000 copies — featured Keith Morris photography an

T.Rex
Nov 11, 20234 min read


Venus Loon (Early Version) Single: 2020
T.Rex’s "Venus Loon (Early Version)" backed with "Till Dawn (Early Version)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl picture disc single in the UK by Easy Action Records (catalog number EA45046) on April 7, 2020. A: Venus Loon 3:02 (Bolan) (Aug 1973 Electric Ladyland NYC early version) Published by Spirit Holdings Inc B: Till Dawn 4:53(Bolan) (28th Aug 1973 Electric Ladyland NYC early version) Published by Spirit Holdings Inc P 2020 Easy Action / Light of Love Foundation C 2020

T.Rex
Apr 6, 20201 min read


20th Century Boy (Live Broadcast Version) Single: 2019
T. Rex's Midnight Alternate Gem Released as a limited edition 7-inch single in the UK on November 28, 2019 (blue vinyl) and October 4, 2019 (picture disc), on Easy Action Records (catalogue: EA45008 / EA45008P), T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy (Live Broadcast Version)” b/w “Midnight (Alternate Version)” was a charity release with all royalties to the Light of Love Foundation for the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film. Limited to 500 copies each format. Remastered by Anders Peterso

T.Rex
Nov 28, 20192 min read


Jeepster Single: 2019
Bolan's Raw Glam Rarities T. Rex’s “Jeepster (Alternative Version)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 2019, on Easy Action (catalogue: EA45044). Backed with “The Motivator (Alternative Version),” this limited-edition pressing featured rare alternate takes from Marc Bolan’s 1971 sessions, celebrating T. Rex’s glam rock zenith. Recorded in New York and Los Angeles, the A-side’s raw energy and the B-side’s funky groove offered fans a glimpse into Bolan’s

T.Rex
Oct 10, 20192 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


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


T.Rex: "I Love To Boogie" Single (1987)
T.Rex’s "I Love To Boogie" backed with "Baby Boomerang" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Marc On Wax (catalog number...

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May 18, 19871 min read


T.Rex: "Marc Bolan on Video" Advert (1984)
T.Rex’s "Marc Bolan on Video" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , December 8, 1984.

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Dec 8, 19841 min read


T.Rex: "Dance In The Midnight" Album (1983)
Marc Bolan’s Dance In The Midnight was released as an LP album in the UK by Marc On Wax (catalog number MARCL 501) in September 1983, as...

T.Rex
Aug 31, 19832 min read


T.Rex: "Telegram Sam" Single (1982)
T.Rex: "Telegram Sam" Single (1982) T.Rex’s "Telegram Sam" backed with "Soul Of My Suit" , "Metal Guru" , and "Light of Love" , was...

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Sep 23, 19821 min read


T.Rex: "Truck On (Tyke)" Single (1982)
T.Rex’s "Truck On (Tyke)" EP, backed with "Zip Gun Boogie", "Teenage Dream", and "Light of Love", was released as a 7-inch vinyl extended...

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Sep 5, 19821 min read


Marc Bolan & T.Rex: "Goldies" Series (1982)
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s Goldies series, comprising three 7-inch vinyl singles including "Ride a White Swan" backed with "Is It Love?" ,...

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Sep 2, 19822 min read


T.Rex: "Deep Summer" Single (1982)
T.Rex’s "Deep Summer" backed with "Oh Baby" by Dib Cochrane & The Earwigs and "One Inch Rock" by T.Rex, was released as a 12-inch...

T.Rex
Sep 2, 19821 min read


T.Rex: "BackTrackin' Singles" Series (1982)
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s BackTrackin' Singles series, comprising three 7-inch vinyl singles including "Jeepster" backed with "Life’s a Gas"...

T.Rex
Sep 2, 19821 min read
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