T. Rex (September 25, 2026) “1974-1977” 2LP Vinyl – Demon Music / Edsel Records (UK)

Demon Music Group / Edsel Records will release a 2LP vinyl edition of T. Rex 1974-1977 on September 25, 2026, presenting a curated selection of highlights, previously unreleased rehearsal takes, and studio demos from Marc Bolan’s final creative period.

Source: Demon Music Group / Edsel Records

Date: September 25, 2026 Location: United Kingdom Category: Reissue / Vinyl Release Subject: T. Rex – Later Catalogue (1974–1977)

This 2LP black vinyl edition distills the essence of Marc Bolan’s adventurous later years, drawing from the albums Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow, Bolan’s Zip Gun, Futuristic Dragon, and Dandy In The Underworld, while including choice unreleased rehearsal takes and studio demos. Presented in striking packaging with photography by Kevin Cummins, the set offers a focused listening experience of Bolan’s pioneering late-period work.

KEY DETAILS

• 2LP black vinyl edition

• Curated selection of album highlights + unreleased rehearsal takes and studio demos

• Packaging features photography by Kevin Cummins

• Curated by T. Rex expert Martin Barden with mastering by Phil Kinrade at AIR Studios

• Companion to the 5CD deluxe box set and the larger 1970–1977 8LP box set

  
  

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The 2LP version of the Marc Bolan / T. Rex collection ‘1974-1977’ culls the cream from a plethora of previously unreleased rehearsal takes and studio demos, from arguably the most adventurous and pioneering period of Marc’s career.

Lovingly mastered and curated from a stash of Marc’s own tapes unearthed towards the end of 2024, the recordings are a fascinating document of an artist brimming with renewed vim and creativity. They also document how Marc and his super-hot band kept the tapes rolling when recording all over the world, from London to the USA, to Germany and France and back to Londonn.

Included of course is I’m Dazed, the “lost” T. Rex single unearthed from those tape boxes in 2024. Remastered and released on cosmic yellow seven-inch on Marc’s birthday in 2025 (with a new take of Billy Super Duper on its B-side), it helped mark the occasion of Marc being awarded an official English Heritage Blue Plaque. The honour made him just one of 5 pop musicians to ever receive the accolade, alongside Freddie Mercury, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley. Two very different takes of I’m Dazed shimmer here: the 2025 single version remixed by Steven Wilson, and another, much slower take, led by languid drums, clavinet and piano.

74-77 comes in 2LP packaging with photography by Kevin Cummins, The set was curated for Demon by “T.Rexpert” Martin Barden and mastering undertaken by AIR Studios’ Phil Kinrade.

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 Bolan's Zip Gun

2 I Really Love You Babe (Take 5)

3 All Alone (Working Version)

4 Calling All Destroyers (Working Version)

5 Savage Beethoven (Take 4)

6 Bust My Balls (Take 6)

7 I'm Dazed (Take 3)

8 Billy Super Duper (Warm Up)

9 Galaxy Wild (Take 2)

10 Damaged Suit (Take 5)

11 I Never Told You (Take 3)

12 Dreamy Lady (T.O.T.P. Take 3)

Disc: 2

1 Ain't That a Shame (Take 9)

2 Funky London Childhood (Studio Take)

3 London Boys (Take 2)

4 We Love to Boogie (Take 4) [overdub]

5 I'm a Fool for Your Girl (Take 3) [with Overdubs]

6 20th Century Baby (Studio Take)

7 Hot George (Studio Take)

8 Universe (Take 3 Instrumental)

9 Write Me a Song (Studio Take - Short Edit)

10 Celebrate Summer (Studio Take - Edit 1)

11 Mellow Love (Studio Take - Short Edit)

12 I'm Dazed (Take 2) [Steven Wilson 2025 Mix]