Artist page · 05/07/2026
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9 vinyl releases from folk-psych to glam rock; notable reissues like Shadowhead and Born To Boogie trade at €11–29.
Marc Bolan started his music career in 1965 with a solo folk act, evolving into the acid folk duo Tyrannosaurus Rex with Steve Peregrine Took. Transitioning to electrified glam rock in 1970 with T. Rex, who included Steve Currie and Bill Legend, he saw significant UK chart success between 1971-1973. Bolan's sound influenced early glam rock with strong guitars and catchy melodies. His later years saw diminished commercial success and attempts at a comeback before his death in 1977.
His vinyl catalog includes psychedelic rock works and synthesized sounds, with reissues and demo compilations on labels like Easy Action and Demon Records. Collectors track titles such as Shadowhead (2020 European reissue) and Born To Boogie (2016 live LP).
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Edsel Records · 2016
Light Of Love Wax Co · 2015
Easy Action · 2006
Easy Action · 2006
Edsel Records · 2006
The Bolan Society · 2003
Thunderwing Records · 2002
Diamondstar Productions · 2001
Imperial Records · 2001
Imperial Records · 2000
Edsel Records · 1997
XXI-21 Productions Inc. · 1997
Zinc Alloy Records · 1993
Marc On Wax · 1991
Marc On Wax · 1989
Marc On Wax · 1983
Marc On Wax · 1982
Cherry Red · 1981
T. Rex · 1974Playlist
The tracks that sum up Marc Bolan's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A 2021 European reissue on Demon Records of Bolan's solo studio album featuring 18 tracks including original and working versions from the early 70s glam rock era.
Live album capturing two concerts at Wembley Empire Pool, offering energetic performances of glam rock classics such as 'Get It On' and 'Telegram Sam'.
A 2018 limited edition picture disc reissue on Demon Records featuring studio tracks and extended plays from Bolan's later period in rock and glam styles.
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Artists who share part of Marc Bolan's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
T. Rex’s fusion of glam rock and catchy melodies influenced an entire generation of musicians.— Music critics observation
In 1970, Marc Bolan electrified his musical sound by transforming Tyrannosaurus Rex, originally a folk duo, into the glam rock band T. Rex with Steve Currie on bass and Bill Legend on drums, marking a pivotal change in his career.
The live recordings captured on the 2016 Born To Boogie LP present two shows from 18 March 1972, including hits like 'Get It On', 'Telegram Sam', and 'Cosmic Dancer', showcasing T. Rex’s glam rock phase.
Shadowhead saw multiple European vinyl reissues by Demon Records in 2020 and 2021, available in LP format with catalog number DEMREC633, trading between €11.3 and €16.6.
This 2018 reissue of The Final Cuts features a numbered limited edition picture disc format on Demon Records with 16 tracks spanning late-period studio compositions.
The Truck Off limited edition LP released in 2024 by Official Marc Bolan Merchandise Company in the UK presents rehearsals from the Truck Off Tour, catalog number SG010, priced near €29.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Marc Bolan was a British singer and guitarist known for pioneering glam rock and earlier psychedelic folk. His music blended poetic lyrics with electrified rock arrangements.
Notable vinyl albums include Shadowhead, Born To Boogie live recordings, and limited editions like The Final Cuts.
Bolan began his solo music career in 1965 before forming Tyrannosaurus Rex and later evolving into T. Rex.
Bolan’s glam rock features strong guitar riffs, catchy hooks, theatrical style, and androgynous stage presence.
European reissues of Shadowhead and Born To Boogie live LP command notable prices, with the Truck Off Tour rehearsals LP being a recent limited release.
Born in Stoke Newington, London in 1947, he passed away in Barnes, England in 1977.
Reissues such as Shadowhead and The Final Cuts are widely available in Europe, including France, with notable limited editions and picture discs.
Yes, the 2024 Truck Off Tour Rehearsals LP was released in the UK as a limited edition with only a few copies for sale.
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