20th Century Boy (50th Anniversary) 7″ Picture Disc 7 Inch” – T. Rex

£14.00

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20th Century Boy (50th Anniversary) 7″ Picture Disc 7 Inch” is available to order now from Vinyl Records London, with delivery right across the UK. If you’re into T. Rex, this one’s well worth having – a solid addition to the collection from one of your favourite recording artists.


Description

Available with Vinyl records London. Picture Disc Vinyl Records 7 Inch Vinyl T. Rex bull As part of our T. Rex “1973” year c&aign, alongside the “Whatever Happened To The Teenage Dream” 5LP and 4CD box sets, and the “Songwriter 1973” LP, Demon Records will be issuing T. Rex’s 1973 singles as highly collectable limited edition 7 ” picture discs, with photos from the Keith Morris archive.bull The first release is the absolute classic “20th Century Boy” Boy”, originally released in early March 1973, and these days amongst Marc Bolan’s bestremembered songs . It peaked in the UK charts at number 3, where it stayed for three weeks, while skinheads turned glam rockers Slade’s “Cum On Feel The Noize remained at number 1, and the number 2 slot was occupied by The Faces “Cindy Incidentally” and then Donny Osmond “The Twelfth Of Neverbull “20th Century Boy” returned to the UK Top 20 in August 1991, peaking at number 13 after being used in a TV ad for Levis starring Brad Pitt the one where he’s being released from prison. The song has been covered by Def Leppard and Siouxsie & The Banshees, amongst others.bull Neither “20th Century Boy” or its B side “Free Angel” appeared on the “ album, released three weeks later.

Official 7 Inch Vinyl

Compact, iconic, and instantly recognisable. The 7-inch single is the heartbeat of popular music — one song per side, designed for jukeboxes, collectors, and anyone who loves a quick hit of nostalgia.

Official LP Vinyl

The classic long-playing record — rich, warm, and timeless. LPs usually hold a full album, pressed at 33⅓ RPM, offering the most authentic way to experience music as artists intended. Ideal for home listening and collectors who love the ritual of the needle drop.

Official Picture Disc

Picture Disc vinyl places artwork directly at the centre of the record, blending music and visual design into a single piece. Often released as special or limited editions, these records feature band imagery, album artwork, or custom designs pressed straight into the disc itself. While they’re fully playable, picture discs are just as much about presentation as sound. They’re ideal for fans who value the visual identity of a band, making them a standout addition to a collection and something that looks just as good on display as it does on the turntable.

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7 Inch

— 7 Inch vinyl singles are compact records typically played at 45 RPM, most often featuring one track on the A-side and another on the B-side. Long associated with hit singles and standout tracks, this format has been a staple of record collections for decades. Choose a 7 Inch if you love the focus and immediacy of a single song. Perfect for jukebox classics, limited releases, and collectible pressings, these smaller records deliver big moments in a compact, iconic format..

Anniversary

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Picture Disc

— Picture discs feature full-colour artwork printed directly onto the playing surface, turning the record itself into a visual centrepiece. Often showcasing album art, band imagery, or exclusive designs, they offer a striking display piece while still delivering vinyl playback. Choose a picture disc if presentation matters as much as the music. These editions are highly collectible and visually distinctive — perfect for fans who appreciate bold design alongside their records..