1972 White Double Vinyl by T. Rex

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Vinyl Records London are on cloud nine, we are now spinning in a brand new copy in Double Vinyl from T. Rex Having risen to superstardom through 1971, 1972 saw Marc Bolan attain the heights of T. Rexmania, or T. Rextasy, as the press dubbed the frenzy that took over the UKs music scene.This 2 LP set features highlights from that year. It brings together the 1972 Tony Viscontiproduced studio recordings,broadcasts and performances made by Bolan and his band, T. Rex, putting the listener into the shoes of a T. Rex fan that year, with selections from singles, albums, live concerts, radio broadcasts, a film soundtrack and more.The collection charts Bolans manic year mirabilis as he toured the world he was a ubiquitous figure in concert halls, at press conferences, on radio stations, television and throughout the press. Now, 50 years since his commercial peak, the full breadth of his artistry is revealed via classic hits, contemplative ballads and rare recordings with a dash of Elton and Ringo thrown in for good measure.This 2 LP set contains selections fromLive At Wembley historic T. Rex concert from 18 March 1972Born To Boogie The Soundtrack Album, featuring Elton John and Ringo StarrMarc Bolan and T. Rexs US and UK Radio Sessions1972 album tracks and Bsides, plus a lost version of Telegram Sam from the Christmas Top Of The Pops