T.Rex: "Laser Love" Single (1976)

Vinyl record label for "Laser Love" by T. Rex, released on 17 September 1976 under EMI in the UK, Catalog number: MARC 15.

T.Rex’s "Laser Love" backed with "Life's an Elevator", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in a T. Rex Wax Co. sleeve in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number MARC 15) on September 17, 1976.

Debuting at number 47 on the UK Official Singles Chart the week of September 26–October 2, 1976, beginning a four-week chart run that peaked at number 41.

Song and Album Context: "Laser Love" was a single from T.Rex’s Futuristic Dragon album, released on January 30, 1976. Written and produced by Marc Bolan, the song featured a futuristic, sci-fi-inspired sound with upbeat guitar riffs and Bolan’s signature vocals, aiming to blend glam rock with emerging musical trends. The B-side, "Life’s an Elevator," was also from the album.

1976 Music Scene: During the week of its chart entry, the UK Singles Chart was topped by ABBA’s "Dancing Queen," with other acts like Rod Stewart and Bay City Rollers also prominent.

The single was released in the following regions:

Label: T. Rex

Country: UK

Catalogue: MARC 15

Date: 17 Sep 1976

Cover art for T. Rex's single "Laser Love" and "Life's an Elevator," released in November 1976 under the Ariola label in Germany, catalog number 17 382 AT.

Label: T. Rex

Country: Australia

Catalogue: T.REX-11268

Date: 8 Nov 1976

Label: Ariola

Country: Germany

Catalogue: 17 382 AT

Date: Nov 1976

Label: T. Rex

Country: Ireland

Catalogue: MARC 15

Date: 1976

Label: T. Rex

Country: South Africa

Catalogue: MARC J15

Date: 1976

Label: Edsel

Country: UK

Catalogue: GURU 20

Date: 16 Mar 2015 (part of the 7-inch Box Set)