T. Rex (June 8, 1972) “Metal Guru” / “Lady” – Single 7" AUS

One of T. Rex’s biggest hits during the peak of T. Rextasy, “Metal Guru” became the band’s fourth and final UK No.1 single in 1972, showcasing Marc Bolan’s glam rock brilliance.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: T. Rex

Label: T. Rex (EMI)

Date: June 8, 1972

Catalogue: T. REX-9929

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: Australia Genre: Glam Rock Style: Glam Rock, Rock & Roll

TRACK LIST Australia 7" Commercial Single (T. REX-9929)

A-Side: “Metal Guru”

Written by: Marc Bolan

Produced by: Tony Visconti

B-Side: “Lady”

Written by: Marc Bolan

Produced by: Tony Visconti

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar

• Mickey Finn – percussion, vocals

• Steve Currie – bass

• Bill Legend – drums

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• Australia – T. Rex T. REX-9929 (1972)

• UK – T. Rex (1972)

• Argentina – T. Rex (1972)

• Austria – Ariola (1972)

• Ireland – T. Rex (1972)

• Netherlands – Ariola (1972)

• New Zealand – T. Rex (1972)

• Singapore – T. Rex (1972)

• South Africa – T. Rex (1972)

• Spain – Ariola (1972)

• Turkey – Stateside (1972)

THE STORY

Released in May/June 1972, “Metal Guru” was the lead single from the album The Slider. Recorded in France with overdubs in London, the song features Bolan’s signature boogie riff, orchestral strings, and catchy chorus, quickly becoming a glam rock anthem.

CONTEXT & NOTES

“Metal Guru” topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and was a major hit across Europe and Australia. It perfectly encapsulated the height of T. Rextasy in 1972. The Australian release features the purple label with red T. Rex logo seen in the images.

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