t Rex Deluxe

This 80 page 12x12 hardback book includes: 4 x CDs and 1 x DVD “Tanx” and “Zinc Alloy” and the contemporary singles remastered by producer Tony Visconti, Demos and outtakes, Brand new liner notes by Tony Visconti and acknowledged expert Mark Paytress, Plus photographs of ‘Tanx’ and ‘Zinc Alloy’ period 7” singles from around the world, previously unpublished photos, sheet music and press cuttings…

UK three CD set. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the iconic British rock band's final album, originally released in 1977. Produced by Marc Bolan, the album features the hit singles "I Love To Boogie" (#13), "Dandy In The Underworld" And "The Soul Of My Suit". "Celebrate Summer", the last single released in Bolan's lifetime, is included as a bonus track along with several other non-album A- and B-sides…

Tyrannosaurus Rex's transformation from oracles of U.K. hippie culture to boogie-friendly rock stars began with the album A Beard of Stars, released in early 1970 when the band picked up electric instruments, and by the time the year was out, Marc Bolan had pared their name down to the more user-friendly T. Rex and dropped their first album with the new moniker…

The album that essentially kick-started the U.K. glam rock craze, Electric Warrior completes T. Rex's transformation from hippie folk-rockers into flamboyant avatars of trashy rock & roll. There are a few vestiges of those early days remaining in the acoustic-driven ballads, but Electric Warrior spends most of its time in a swinging, hip-shaking groove powered by Marc Bolan's warm electric guitar…

Marc Bolan & T.Rex - Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow (1974) {2CD Set Rhino Deluxe Edition R2 73219 rel 2002}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 863 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 286 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 198 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1974, 2002 Demon / Edsel / Rhino | R2 73219
Rock / Glam Rock

By 1974, the phenomenon known as T. Rextacy was on the wane. The group had always been Bolan's vehicle, but the departure of some original members, the addition of three backup vocalists, and the name change, to Marc Bolan And T. Rex, signaled a significant new direction for the band.

T. Rex - Bolan's Zip Gun (1975) {2CD Set Edsel Deluxe Edition MEDCD 718 rel 2002}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 756 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 256 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 167 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1975, 2002 Demon / Edsel | MEDCD 718
Rock / Glam Rock

Released in early 1975, BOLAN'S ZIP GUN appeared after T. Rex had been out of the limelight for a period of time. Rumors abounded about the supposed ill health of Marc Bolan, but beyond the rumors was the undeniable fact that T. Rex was no longer the sensation it had been in its early-'70s heyday. This two-disc 2002 edition is packaged in a digipak and plastic slipcase.Disc One includes 2 non-album single sides in addition to the original album. Disc two includes 19 "work in progress" versions and demos, which mirror the original album's running order.

T. Rex - Futuristic Dragon (1976) {2CD Set Rhino Deluxe Edition R2 73288 rel 2002}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 736 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 250 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 211 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1976, 2002 Demon / Edsel / Rhino | R2 73288
Rock / Glam Rock

By the mid-'70s, Marc Bolan's T. Rex had fallen on hard times. Bolan, who remained the essential element in the band, began experimenting with soul/funk sounds and collaborating with his wife, singer Gloria Jones, with mixed results. While 1976's FUTURISTIC DRAGON didn't hit the charts as hard as T. Rex's earlier classics ELECTRIC WARRIOR, SLIDER, and TANX had, it finds Bolan back on track. "New York City" turned out to be one of Bolan's final U.K. hits before his untimely death one year later. Other highlights include the orchestrated instrumental "Theme for a Dragon," and the upbeat power pop of "Chrome Sitar."

Following the success of Edsel’s book sets of the Tanx and Zinc Alloy albums, and Bolan’s Zip Gun and Futuristic Dragon, as well as Born To Boogie, they now present the final T. Rex album, 1977’s Dandy In The Underworld. Produced by Marc Bolan, the album features the hit singles I Love To Boogie (# 13), Dandy In the Underworld and The Soul Of My Suit. Celebrate Summer, the last single released in Bolan’s lifetime, is included as a bonus track along with several other non-album A- and B-sides. For this deluxe media book edition, Edsel have added 36 bonus outtakes, demos and alternate mixes, 20 of which are previously unreleased. These have been mastered from original first generation tapes in the possession of two dedicated fans – this is the first time these tapes have been used.