The Gilded Cage We Call ’75 Album: 2025

A Bolan 1975 Vault Glam CD Reissue

Released as a 2CD compilation in the UK on August 1, 2025, on Solid Gold Records (catalogue: SG005CD), T. Rex’s The Gilded Cage We Call ’75 was a reissue of the 2021 vinyl — collecting rare 1975 radio broadcasts, studio outtakes, and jingles. Featuring “Funky London Childhood,” “Savage Beethoven,” and “20th Century Boy” (live radio), with guest vocals from Gloria Jones and Flo & Eddie. 4-panel gatefold digisleeve with 12-page booklet. All royalties to Light Of Love Foundation for Marc Bolan School of Music & Film.

Album Overview

Release Details

Label: Solid Gold Records.

Format: CD, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue.

Full Track Listing

1. Deep Beneath An Ancient Shadow (#I) (1:50)

2. Funky London Childhood (2:28)

3. London Boys (2:23)

4. Introduction Capital Radio (0:50)

5. 20th Century Boy (3:47)

6. Interview (7:35)

7. New York City (3:40)

8. Interview (0:55)

9. You Damaged The Soul Of My Suit (3:49)

10. Interview (2:03)

11. Get It On (4:40)

12. Capital (Radio Jingle) (0:40)

13. Dawn Storm (Diff Lyrics, Feb ’75 Mix) (3:44)

14. Savage Beethoven (2:03)

15. Brain Police (2:39)

16. Billy Super Duper (6:45)

17. Flo & Eddie (2:32)

18. King Of The Mountain Cometh (Acoustic Home Demo) (2:06)

19. Depth Charge (#I&II, Piano/Vocal) (1:55)

20. Swahili Boogie Woogie (4:59)

21. Piccadilly (Radio Jingle) (0:20)

22. New York City (3:31)

23. 20th Century Boy (3:29)

24. Teen Riot Structure (1975 Home Demo) (2:28)

25. King Of The Rumbling Spires (1975 Home Demo) (2:42)

26. Universe (Let's Face The Music And Dance) (2:31)

27. Futuristic Dragon (0:56)

28. Deep Beneath An Ancient Shadow (#II) (1:55)

- CD, Compilation, Reissue – Solid Gold SG005CD – UK – 1 Aug 2025

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Production and Context

1975 radio broadcasts (Capital/Piccadilly jingles), unreleased studio recordings, and TV performances. Special thanks to Michael Warley. Cover images from Rock On with 45* rehearsals and Supersonic “Dreamy Lady” performance.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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