{"product_id":"t-rex-1974-1977-2lp","title":"T-Rex - 1974-1977 (2LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2LP version of the Marc Bolan \/ T. Rex collection ‘1974-1977’ culls the cream from a\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplethora of previously unreleased rehearsal takes and studio demos, from arguably the most\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eadventurous and pioneering period of Marc’s career.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLovingly mastered and curated from a stash of Marc’s own tapes unearthed towards the end of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024, the recordings are a fascinating document of an artist brimming with renewed vim and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreativity. They also document how Marc and his super-hot band kept the tapes rolling when\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erecording all over the world, from London to the USA, to Germany and France and back to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLondonn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded of course is I’m Dazed, the “lost” T. Rex single unearthed from those tape boxes in 2024.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered and released on cosmic yellow seven-inch on Marc’s birthday in 2025 (with a new\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etake of Billy Super Duper on its B-side), it helped mark the occasion of Marc being awarded an\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eofficial English Heritage Blue Plaque. The honour made him just one of 5 pop musicians to ever\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereceive the accolade, alongside Freddie Mercury, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo very different takes of I’m Dazed shimmer here: the 2025 single version remixed by Steven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilson, and another, much slower take, led by languid drums, clavinet and piano.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e74-77 comes in 2LP packaging with photography by Kevin Cummins, The set was curated for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemon by “T.Rexpert” Martin Barden and mastering undertaken by AIR Studios’ Phil Kinrade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Tracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Bolan’s Zip Gun\u003cbr\u003e2. I Really Love You Babe (Take 5)\u003cbr\u003e3. All Alone (Working Version)\u003cbr\u003e4. Calling All Destroyers (Working Version)\u003cbr\u003e5. Savage Beethoven (Take 4)\u003cbr\u003e6. Bust My Balls (Take 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. I’m Dazed (Take 3)\u003cbr\u003e2. Billy Super Duper (Warm Up)\u003cbr\u003e3. Galaxy Wild (Take 2)\u003cbr\u003e4. Damaged Suit (Take 5)\u003cbr\u003e5. I Never Told You (Take 3)\u003cbr\u003e6. Dreamy Lady (T.O.T.P. Take 3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Ain’t That A Shame (Take 9)\u003cbr\u003e2. Funky London Childhood (Studio Take)\u003cbr\u003e3. London Boys (Take 2)\u003cbr\u003e4. We Love To Boogie (Take 4) (Overdub)\u003cbr\u003e5. I’m A Fool For You Girl (Take 3) (With Overdubs)\u003cbr\u003e6. 20th Century Baby (Studio Take)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Hot George (Studio Take)\u003cbr\u003e2. Universe (Take 3 Instrumental)\u003cbr\u003e3. Write Me A Song (Studio Take – Short Edit)\u003cbr\u003e4. Celebrate Summer (Studio Take – Edit 1)\u003cbr\u003e5. Mellow Love (Studio Take – Short Edit)\u003cbr\u003e6. I’m Dazed (Take 2) (Steven Wilson 2025 Mix)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urbanrecords","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67783645593827,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/3945\/files\/t-rex-1974-1977-2lp-a__57148.webp?v=1792738386","url":"https:\/\/urbanrecords.com.au\/products\/t-rex-1974-1977-2lp","provider":"Urbanrecords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}