Bump 'N' Grind Album: 2019

A Bolan Vault Blue Vinyl RSD Treasure

Released as a limited edition blue vinyl LP in Europe on April 13, 2019, on Demon Records (catalogue: DEMREC415), Marc Bolan & T. Rex’s Bump 'n' Grind was a Record Store Day exclusive collection of rare alternate versions, working mixes, and master takes from 1971–1976 sessions. Artwork by Jools Williamson (2019 sleeve), front cover photo by Masayoshi Sukita. A deep dive into Bolan’s glam vault.

Album Overview

Release Details

Label: Demon Records.

Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Remastered, Blue.

Full Track Listing

Side A

1. The Groover (Master Version With False Start)

2. Jitterbug Love (Working Version)

3. Dishing Fish Wop (Master Version)

4. Telegram Sam (Working Version)

5. Laser Love (Rough Mix)

6. 20th Century Boy (Master Version With False Start)

Side B

1. Silver Lady (Working Version)

2. Metal Guru (Master Version)

3. Fast Blues [Easy Action] (Working Version)

4. Light Of Love (Master Version)

5. The Soul Of My Suit (Working Version)

6. Thunderwing (Alternative Master Mix)

- LP, Blue Vinyl, RSD – Demon DEMREC415 – Europe – 13 Apr 2019

Production and Context

Written/Composed by Marc Bolan. Engineered by Shaun Harvey. Mastered by Richard Kilner. Licensed from Spirit Services Holdings s.a.r.l. RSD 2019 vault release.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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