Cut Price T. Rex Article: 1972

A Record Mirror T. Rex Reissue & Single Tease

Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Record Mirror’s one-page article “Cut Price T. Rex” announced Fly Records’ plan to reissue all of T. Rex’s early albums (originally recorded as Tyrannosaurus Rex on Regal Zonophone/EMI). The sleeves would remain the same, but the Fly logo and label would be substituted. The albums were to be released in original order at bargain prices (exact dates and costs pending). The article also previewed the first single on the new T. Rex label: “Telegram Sam” (c/w “Cadillac” and “Baby Strange” in stereo), recorded in Denmark, due out January 21, 1972. The only live date mentioned was the Starlite Boston, Lincolnshire.

Article Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: Record Mirror (UK).

Date: January 15, 1972.

Format: News/feature article.

**Cut price T. Rex**

FLY Records is planning to release all of T. Rex's early albums, recorded under the name of Tyrannosaurus Rex. The material was originally released through EMI on the Regal Zonophone label, and although the sleeves will remain the same, the Fly logo and label will be substituted.

The albums are intended for release in their original order, but no definite release dates are yet set as Fly have yet to decide on the cost of the albums. They will, however, be available at bargain prices.

The official follow up to 'Get It On' and the first single to be released through the new T. Rex label is released on Friday 21st January. Recorded by T. Rex the number is a Marc Bolan composition, 'Telegram Sam', coupled with two B sides 'Cadillac' and 'Baby Strange'. All the numbers are in stereo and emerged from the recording session in Denmark.

The only live appearance for the group scheduled at present is the Starlite Boston, Lines.

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