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Having risen to superstardom through 1971, 1972 saw Marc Bolan attain the heights of T. Rexmania , or T. Rextasy , asthe 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 Visconti produced 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 pressconferences, on radio stations, television and throughout the press. Now, 50 years since his commercial peak , the full breadthof his artistry is revealed via classic hits, contemplative ballads and rare recordings with a dash of Elton and Ringo thrown infor good measure.This 2 LP set contains selections from:Live At Wembley historic T. Rex concert from 18 March 1972
Born To Boogie The Soundtrack Album, featuring Elton John and Ringo Starr
Marc Bolan and T. Rexs US and UK Radio Sessions
1972 album tracks and B sides, plus a lost version of Telegram Sam from the Christmas Top Of The Pops