T.Rex had a huge production during their existence from 1970 to Marc Bolan's death 1977. Apart from eight albums they also released twentytwo '45:s in UK, most with non-LP cuts. As many of them were big sellers and list toppers domestically EMI also released a serie of compilation albums to cash in further on the hype. First two - "Best Of T.Rex" and "Bolan Boogie" - concentrated on obscure and/or unissued cuts from their "Tyrannosaurus Rex" period and the first T. Rex recordings, while the next two - "Great Hits" and "Solid Gold" - included later tracks not previously on album. After Bolan passed away there's probably been a hundred collections issued all over the world containing about everything he was involved in, together with more or less successful re-makes. As I see it this was the last 100% legit one. Even if issued as late as 1980 it followed the UK EMI schedule. Five of the tracks co-incides with the "Great Hits" compilation, but the remaining eleven for the first time on 33 rpm. The A-sides of their last two singles - performed together with Bolan's girlfriend US composer and soul singer Gloria Jones - and the rest B-sides. Maybe not all of them the band's absolutely best efforts, but with enough magic to make it work. Favorite tracks - "Cadillac", "Free Angel" and "Satisfaction Pony". Issued in UK only. First had label as shown here, thin glossy cover and custom "record token" inner. (RÄX*)
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