Album

1972

T. Rex

2022 · Rock, Pop

Rare pressing on Gatefold

1972 by T. Rex

1972 is a Rock album by T. Rex, originally released in 2022. On Gatefold: 4 pressings tracked.

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Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Glam Rock
  • shimmering
  • celebratory
  • theatrical

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

A limited edition version with signed Tony Visconti print is here - 1972 (Europe 2022) (opens in a new tab).
Tracks 1-1 to 1-13 originally released as The Slider
Tracks 2-1 to 2-12 originally released as disc 1 of Born To Boogie (The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972) (Europe 2016) (opens in a new tab)
Tracks 2-13 and 2-14 are previously unreleased
Tracks on Disc 3 previously released as The Sound Track Of The Motion Picture Born To Boogie. Additional previously unreleased material is present here
Tracks 4-1 to 4-8 recorded at KDAY-FM Studios, Santa Monica, CA 15th February 1972
Tracks 4-9 to 4-11 recorded at WBCN Radio, Boston 11th Septembe

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Bill LegendDRUMS
  • Emperor RoskoVOCALS
  • Howard KaylanBACKING VOCALS
  • Marc BolanACOUSTIC GUITAR, VOCALS VOCALS, GUITAR
  • Mark VolmanBACKING VOCALS
  • Mickey FinnPERCUSSION , CONGAS, VOCALS
  • Steve CurrieBASS
  • Tony ViscontiARRANGED BY BACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS, BASS

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 4 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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