Released: 22/04/22
Following his rise to superstardom in 1971, 1972 marked the peak of “T. Rexmania,” the UK frenzy around Marc Bolan and T. Rex. This set captures that year with studio recordings, live concerts, radio broadcasts, and a film soundtrack, immersing listeners in the full T. Rex experience.
Highlights include chart-topping singles like “Telegram Sam” and “Metal Guru,” the classic album The Slider, sell-out Wembley concerts featured in Born To Boogie, US tours with solo acoustic sessions, and frequent BBC appearances. The set also includes rare B-sides, radio sessions, and the 1972 Fan Club Christmas Flexi Disc.
The 5CD/6LP box features The Slider, Live at Wembley, Born To Boogie soundtrack, US radio sessions, BBC recordings, plus a booklet with essays by producer Tony Visconti and biographer Mark Paytress, alongside unseen 1972 photos.