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Glam Slam Guide
The cosmic dancer 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 #

T.Rex
Jan 213 min read


Strange Orchestra Album: 2021
A Tyrannosaurus Rex Vault Symphony Released as a double vinyl LP in the UK on December 3, 2021, on Easy Action Records (catalogue: EARS168LP), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Strange Orchestra was a sprawling 29-track collection of unreleased 1967–1968 demos, outtakes, and alternate takes from Marc Bolan’s pre- Unicorn era. Project coordinated by Andrew James Gardner & Carlton P. Sandercock, remastered by Anders Peterson at Ghost Sound Mastering & Post. All royalties to the Light of Lov

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Dec 3, 20212 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


🔘 BY THE LIGHT OF A MAGICAL MOON (HOME DEMO) – Single: Mar. 2014
A limited 2014 7" single featuring two rare Tyrannosaurus Rex home demos from the Unicorn era.

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Mar 3, 20144 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


Sleepy Maurice Single: 1991
The ultra-rare 1968 radio promos finally escape the vault – only 2000 copies for the faithful! Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Sleepy Maurice b/w 1968 Radio Promos, released as a 7-inch vinyl single by The Tyrannosaurus Rex Appreciation Society on November 19, 1991 – limited edition of 2000 copies.

T.Rex
Nov 14, 19911 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex: 2wice a Nice One Advert (1972)
Bolan doubles the magic – two classics for the price of one! half-page advert for the double album reissue of A Beard of Stars / Unicorn (TOOFA 9/30, Cube Records, recommended retail price £2-40), released Friday 17th November, in Melody Maker, November 18, 1972. Tyrannosaurus Rex A Beard of Stars/Unicorn TOOFA 9 30 TRACKS including Pavilions of Sun; Wind Cheetah; Great Horse & Chariots of Silk.

T.Rex
Nov 18, 19721 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex: A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn Album (1972)
A Doubleback Psychedelic Dream Tyrannosaurus Rex’s A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn double LP, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Cube Records (catalogue: TOOFA 9) as part of the Doubleback Series. This reissue paired the 1970 A Beard Of Stars (with Mickey Finn) and 1969 Unicorn (with Steve Peregrin Took), both produced by Tony Visconti at Trident Studios. Featuring Marc Bolan’s whimsical lyrics, acoustic guitars, and ethereal vocals—plus John Peel’s narration on The M

T.Rex
Nov 10, 19723 min read


T. Rex at the International Essen Pop & Blues Festival – October 25, (1970)
On Sunday October 25, 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex performed on the final day of the 3rd International Essen Pop & Blues Festival (also known as the Essener Songtage or Essen Blues & Pop Festival) at the Grugahalle in Essen, Germany. The Festival Context The International Essen Pop & Blues Festival was a pioneering event in European rock history, running annually from 1967 to 1974 in Essen, West Germany (now Germany). Organized by promoter Konrad Olbrich, it was one of the contine

T.Rex
Oct 24, 19701 min read
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