T. REX The Slider 1972 UK EMI 1st PRESS w/RED LYRIC INNER
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T. REX The Slider 1972 UK EMI 1st PRESS w/RED LYRIC INNER
T. REXThe Slider
UK EMI (BLN 5001) FIRST PRESSING (July 1972)
GREAT COPY WHICH HAS SEEN LITTLE USE AND PLAYS BEAUTIFULLY WITH LITTLE TO FAULT
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE EMI CUSTOM PICTURE LABELS
MATRIX/ETCHINGS Side 1: BLN 5001 A-2U, MARK 1LP A-1U, Bobil △ Solid Gold Is gold
MATRIX/ETCHINGS Side 2: BLN 5001 B-2U, MARK 1LP B-1U, THE MAD MONK △
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL SINGLE MATT SLEEVE
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL RED LYRIC INNER SLEEVE
Buoyed by two U.K. number one singles in "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru," The Slider became T. Rex's most popular record on both sides of the Atlantic, despite the fact that it produced no hits in the U.S.
The Slider essentially replicates all the virtues of Electric Warrior, crammed with effortless hooks and trashy fun.
All of Bolan's signatures are here -- mystical folk-tinged ballads, overt sexual come-ons crooned over sleazy, bopping boogies, loopy nonsense poetry, and a mastery of the three-minute pop song form.
The main difference is that the trippy mix of Electric Warrior is replaced by a fuller, more immediate-sounding production. Bolan's guitar has a harder bite, the backing choruses are more up-front, and the arrangements are thicker-sounding, even introducing a string section on some cuts (both ballads and rockers).
Even with the beefier production, T. Rex still doesn't sound nearly as heavy as many of the bands it influenced (and even a few of its glam contemporaries), but that's partly intentional -- Bolan's love of a good groove takes precedence over fast tempos or high-volume crunch.
Lyrically, Bolan's flair for the sublimely ridiculous is fully intact, but he has way too much style for The Slider to sound truly stupid, especially given the playful, knowing wink in his delivery.
It's nearly impossible not to get caught up in the irresistible rush of melodies and cheery good times.
Even if it treads largely the same ground as Electric Warrior, The Slider is flawlessly executed, and every bit the classic that its predecessor is
Side 1:
Metal Guru (2:26)
Mystic Lady (3:10)
Rock On (3:26)
The Slider (3:21)
Baby Boomerang (2:17)
Spaceball Ricochet (3:36)
Buick MacKane (3:30)
Side 2:
Telegram Sam (3:45)
Rabbit Fighter (3:56)
Baby Strange (4:07)
Ballrooms Of Mars (3:05)
Chariot Choogle (2:44)
Main Man (4:13)
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean, unmarked labels with barely a spindle trace to be seen
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT+
Some light marks/pressing blemishes are visible but none of these have any effect on the sound
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT+
Plays beautifully throughout with nothing but a touch of surface between some of the tracks otherwise sounds great
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
Excellent condition with just some age-toning to the spine but otherwise crisp, clean and sharp with all spine text clear and bold
INNER SLEEVE: NEAR MINT
No seam splits and just about as clean and fresh as the day it was made
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
UK: £11.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £20.00 (International Signed For delivery)
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way I will email you when payment has been received to let you know when the item will be posted. Please leave feedback upon receipt of the item so that I know you have received it safely. Thanks 856 (GS 7.0.20 (856))
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