[2025-04-18] T. Rex "Bolan B-Sides" 2CD set (Edsel UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Feb 27, 2025 2:15 am

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXNCDQX5/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon Canada
Available for pre-order soon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DXNCDQX5/?tag=imwanca-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DXNCDQX5/?tag=imwan-21

Description
• Presented in 2CD Deluxe Gatefold Packaging
• Featuring 25 B-sides & 2 extra tracks from the period 1972-1977
• Tracks include ‘Born To Boogie (Single Mix)’, ‘Cadilac’, ‘Life’s An Elevator’, ‘Tame My Tiger’ and ‘Thunderwing’
• Includes song lyrics
• Compliments our best of ‘Bolan Boogie’ released end of last year

Following the Q4 2024 ‘Bolan Boogie’ definitive hits package, Edsel Records are thrilled to present a companion piece in the form of ‘Bolan B-Sides’, a brand-new collection of B-sides and extra tracks from T. Rex’s hit-packed 1972-1977 period.

Before Marc Bolan’s untimely passing in 1977, T. Rex were a cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. The fervour even earned its own name: “Trextasy”, a frenzy not seen since the height of Beatlemania.

Hidden away on the flips to some of the band’s era-defining singles, were some of Bolan’s most captivating musical moments. The 27-track ‘Bolan B-Sides’ brings them together, representing an alternative journey from ‘Telegram Sam’ to ‘Celebrate Summer’.

Despite their flipside positions, many of the tracks included might easily have been hit singles in their own right. Among the many, we’re talking ‘Cadilac’, ‘Thunderwing’, ‘Jitterbug Love’, ‘Lady’, a newly discovered single mix of ‘Born To Boogie’ and ‘Sunken Rags’. The collection also features vocal contributions from Gloria Jones, adding a soulful allure to some tracks.

Tracklist
[CD1: Volume 1 – 1972-1973]
1. Cadilac
2. Baby Strange
3. Lady
4. Thunderwing
5. Jitterbug Love
6. Sunken Rags
7. Born To Boogie (Single Mix)
8. Free Angel
9. Midnight
10. Sitting Here
11. Blackjack
12. Squint Eye Mangle

[CD2: Volume 2 – 1974-1977]
1. Satisfaction Pony
2. Explosive Mouth
3. Space Boss
4. Chrome Sitar
5. Do You Wanna Dance?
6. Dock Of The Bay
7. Solid Baby
8. Baby Boomerang
9. Life’s An Elevator
10. All Alone
11. Groove A Little
12. Tame My Tiger
13. Ride My Wheels
14. To Know You Is To Love You
15. City Port

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Linda · **Posted:** Sun Apr 13, 2025 3:24 pm

The USA pre-order link in the first post is now active.

[2025-04-18] T. Rex "Bolan B-Sides" 2CD set (Edsel UK)

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