Colored Vinyl, United Kingdom - Import

Number of Discs: 8

Demon Recordsare delighted to announce a new LP box set celebrating the studio albums released byMarc Bolanunder the T. Rexname.

Having recorded asTyrannosaurus Rexsince the mid-1960s, frontman, lyricist, poet and guitaristMarc Bolanentered the new decade with a new sound, a new band and a new, foreshortened name T. Rex.In the process, he became Britains first new superstar of the seventies, embarking upon a breathtaking run of hit singles and studio albums that demonstrated his restless muse and showcased constant genre-defying creativity.

1970sT. Rexcame in the wake of the chart success of Ride A White Swanand formed a sonic bridge between theTyrannosaurus Rexsound and a new electric glam that would bring him superstardom. The follow up, 1971s all-time classicElectric Warrior followed, a classics-packed collection of songs that includedLifes A Gas, Jeepster, Get It OnandCosmic Dancer.

1972sThe Sliderwas released at the peak of T. Rex mania(T.Rexstasy!)and delivered two UK No. 1 singles in the form of Telegram SamandMetal Guru, while 1973sTanxpushed all the glam faders into the red on one of the most exciting rock albums of the decade.

1974sZinc Alloysaw Bolans interest on the move, into a frenetic, more electric-soul glam sound with the introduction of R&B influences including funky keyboards and the gospel-sounding Cosmic Choir. Moving on again, 1975sBolans Zip Guncaught the prevailing zeitgeist, channelling Bolans sound at times with a proto=Punk back-to-basics approach.

1976s gorgeousFuturistic Dragonwas a lateT. Rexclassic, a mature and confident collection of timeless hooks and effortless melodies (including the hit singleNew York City). Finally, on further chart singles likeI Love To Boogieand Light Of Lovethe last studio album before Bolans untimely death, 1977sDandy In The Underworldstill stands as a reminder of a huge talent the music world lost way too soon.

All 8 albums in the collection come housed in a cardboard outer box, and all have been reproduced with original sleeves and inner bags including lyrics.Bolans Zip GunandDandy In The Underworldeach feature with their original restored die-cut sleeves. Each album comes pressed on different coloured half-black, half-coloured vinyl: