⭐ Solid Gold Easy Action – Single: March. 2014
- T.Rex
- Mar 3, 2014
- 2 min read
b/w “The Groover”
7" Single — Demon BOLAN 6
Released: March 3, 2014 (UK)
A limited, colour‑vinyl bonus single issued exclusively with the Tanx / Zinc Alloy 5‑disc box set.
🔘 Overview
Released on March 3, 2014, this exclusive Demon Records 7" single was included only with initial orders of the Tanx / Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow… Or a Creamed Cage in August 5‑disc box set. Limited to 1,500 copies, the single pairs two of Marc Bolan’s most iconic early‑70s glam anthems: “Solid Gold Easy Action” (1972) and “The Groover” (1973).
Pressed on split dark blue/red coloured vinyl and housed in a replica Japanese sleeve, the single was designed as a premium collector’s bonus, echoing the era’s international picture‑sleeve variations. With its low pressing run and box‑set exclusivity, it remains one of the most sought‑after Demon Bolan artefacts of the 2010s.
🔘 Track List
UK 7" Single — Demon BOLAN 6
Solid Gold Easy Action
The Groover
All songs written by Marc Bolan.
Produced by Tony Visconti.
🔘 Variants
UK 7" Single — Demon BOLAN 6
Limited to 1,500 copies
Split dark blue/red coloured vinyl
Replica Japanese sleeve
Box‑set exclusive (not sold separately)
Barcode: N/A (box set barcode only)
All variants physically verified
🔘 Chart Performance
This bonus single was not eligible for chart entry.
🔘 Context & Notes
Artist: T. Rex
Label: Demon (UK)
Release Date: March 3, 2014
Format: 7" vinyl single
Catalogue: BOLAN 6
Community snapshot at release: 1 owns, 3 want
Both tracks represent peak‑era Bolan: swaggering, riff‑driven, and produced with Tony Visconti’s signature glam sheen. Their inclusion as a coloured‑vinyl bonus single underscores the box set’s archival ambition and collector‑focused presentation.
🔘 Visual Archive
A replica Japanese‑style picture sleeve featuring period‑accurate typography and layout, paired with a split dark blue/red vinyl pressing.
T. Rex — Solid Gold Easy Action / The Groover — UK 7" (Demon BOLAN 6), box‑set exclusive coloured vinyl (2014).
🔘 Related Material
Tanx (1973)
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974)
“Solid Gold Easy Action” (1972 single)
“The Groover” (1973 single)
Demon 2014 Box Set Series
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🔘 Discography
“Solid Gold Easy Action” (1972 single)
“The Groover” (1973 single)
Tanx (1973)
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974)
🔘 Mini‑Timeline
1972: “Solid Gold Easy Action” released
1973: “The Groover” released
March 3, 2014: Bonus 7" issued with Demon box set
🔘 Glam Flashback
By the early ’70s, Bolan had perfected the art of the glam single: tight, explosive, and instantly memorable. This coloured‑vinyl pairing captures that era’s swagger in a format designed for collectors who still feel the electricity of those original 45s.
🔘 Closing Notes
A beautifully executed archival bonus single, combining two of Bolan’s most iconic glam tracks with premium packaging and a highly limited pressing.
🔘 Sources & Copyright
Demon Records (2014).
Spirit Music Publishing Ltd.
Physical release verification.
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