T Rex 1972

A new T Rex box set called simply "1972", brings together studio recordings, broadcasts and performances by Marc Bolan and T Rex, and is available to pre-order now in 6 LP coloured vinyl and 5 CD editions, with limited quantities being available with a print of "The Slider" signed by producer Tony Visconti.

1972 saw T Rex chalk up 2 massive selling number 1 singles with "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru". Both feature on "The Slider", which was issued in July of that same year.

In March 1972, T Rex played sell out concerts at Wembley's Empire Pool, which later featured in "Born To Boogie", a feature film directed by Ringo Starr, that included guest performances from Elton John and Ringo, himself.

The band toured the US twice in 1972, and Bolan took the opportunity to perform solo acoustic sessions for local radio stations. The band featured regularly on the BBC throughout the year, recording special sessions for Radio 1 and Top Of The Pops. T Rex ended the year with the singles "Children Of The Revolution" and "Solid Gold Easy Action", and the "T Rex Fan Club 1972 Christmas Record Flexi Disc", which is included in the boxsets in its entirety.

The "1972" box includes "The Slider" album, "Live At Wembley : The Matinee Show", with 2 previously unreleased 1972 mixes from "The Evening Show", "Born To Boogie : The Soundtrack Album", issued in full for the 1st time, "Marc Bolan's US Radio Sessions", "T Rex On The BBC In 1972", featuring a rare version of "Telegram Sam" from the Christmas "Top Of The Pops", and much more.

The accompanying booklet with "1972" contains a specially written 1 600 word introduction by Tony Visconti, and a brand new 12 000 word essay by Bolan authority Mark Paytress. It also includes many previously unpublished photos taken by Keith Morris during 1972.

The vinyl box set is a lift off design with a 24 page booklet. The Tony Visconti signed print of "The Slider" is a large 12x12" print for the vinyl box and a small rectangular sized print for the CD set.

These T Rex "1972" box sets are released on April 22nd, 2022, via Demon Music.