1972

Cat No: DEMRECBOX66

Boxsets:

Having risen to superstardom through 1971, 1972 saw Marc Bolan attain the heights of “T Rexmania ”, or “T Rextasy ”, as the press dubbed the frenzy that took over the UK’s music scene - This box set celebrates that year .

For the first time, it brings together the 1972 studio recordings, broadcasts and performances made by Bolan and his band, T. Rex, putting the listener into the shoes of a T. Rex fan that year: singles, albums, live concerts, radio broadcasts, a film soundtrack and more . Bolan started 1972 with a brand new single on his own brand new record label , The T. Rex Wax Co. “Telegram swiftly reached the number 1 spot in the charts , his third chart topper in under 12 months. In March, T. Rex played two sell out concerts at Wembley’s Empire Pool , later featured in “Born To Boogie”, a feature film directed by Ringo Starr that included guest performances from Elton John and Ringo. May saw the release of another number 1, “Metal Guru”, followed in July by “The Slider”Slider”, the classic The band also toured the US twice in 1972 , Bolan taking the opportunity to perform solo acoustic sessions for local radio stations. And of course the band featured regularly on the BBC throughout the year, recording special sessions for Radio 1 and Top Of The Pops . T. Rex ended the year with the singles “Children Of The and “Solid Gold Easy Action”, and the T. Rex Fan Club 1972 “Christmas Record” Flexi Disc (included here in its entirety). The booklet contains a specially written 1600 word note by producer Tony Visconti , as well as a brand new 12,000 word essay by acknowledged Bolan authority Mark Paytress (author of the definitive Bolan biography). Also featured are many previously unpublished photos taken by Keith Morris in the course of 1972.

“The Slider” album
“Live At Wembley” The Matinee Show plus two previously unreleased 1972 mixes from The Evening Show
“Born To Boogie” The Soundtrack Album issued in full for the first time
Marc Bolan’s US Radio Sessions
T. Rex on the BBC in 1972 featuring rare version of ‘Telegram Sam’ from the Christmas Top Of The Pops
1972 B sides and the T. Rex Fan Club 1972 “Christmas Record” Flexi Disc
Illustrated book including Essays by Tony Visconti and Mark Paytress

Double LP:

This 2 LP set features highlights from that year . It brings together the 1972 Tony Visconti produced studio recordings, broadcasts and performances made by Bolan and his band, T. Rex, putting the listener into the shoes of a T. Rex fan that year , with selections from singles, albums, live concerts, radio broadcasts, a film soundtrack and more . The collection charts Bolan’s manic year mirabilis as he toured the world: he was a ubiquitous figure in concert halls, at press conferences, on radio stations, television and throughout the press. Now, 50 years since his commercial peak , the full breadth of his artistry is revealed via classic hits, contemplative ballads and rare recordings with a dash of Elton and Ringo thrown in for good measure.

Jeepster
Telegram Sam
Cosmic Dancer
Hot Love
Summertime Blues
Spaceball Ricochet
Main Man
Baby Strange
Metal Guru
Mystic Lady
Solid Gold Easy Action
Tutti Frutti [Elton John, Ringo Starr & T. Rex]
Children Of The Revolution [Elton John, Ringo Starr & T. Rex]
Tea Party Medley: Jeepster / Hot Love / Get It On / The Slider
Baby Boomerang
Ballrooms Of Mars
Chariot Choogle
Cadilac
Thunderwing
Jitterbug Love
Sunken Rags
Born To Boogie
Telegram Sam [TOTP Xmas '72]