Unicorn Deluxe Album 2LP : 2015

A Tyrannosaurus Rex Deluxe Double Vinyl

Released as a limited deluxe double vinyl LP in the UK & Europe on February 9, 2015, on A&M Records/Universal Music (catalogue: 535 392-6), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn — their third studio album (1969) — was reissued on 180g vinyl with mono remaster plus 15 bonus tracks (alternate takes, Top Gear sessions, live). Gatefold sleeve. The final Bolan/Took duo masterpiece.

Album Overview

Release Details

Label: A&M Records / Universal Music.

Format: 2× Vinyl LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo/Mono, 180 Gram.

Full Track Listing

Side A

1. Chariots Of Silk (2:27)

2. 'Pon A Hill (1:14)

3. The Seal Of Seasons (1:47)

4. The Throat Of Winter (1:57)

5. Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat) (2:50)

6. Stones For Avalon (1:36)

7. She Was Born To Be My Unicorn (2:35)

8. Like A White Star, Tangled And Far, Tulip That's What You Are (3:45)

Side B

1. Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles (2:09)

2. Evenings Of Damask (2:24)

3. The Sea Beasts (2:24)

4. Iscariot (2:48)

5. Nijinsky Hind (2:17)

6. The Pilgrim's Tale (2:04)

7. The Misty Coast Of Albany (1:41)

8. Romany Soup (5:39)

Side C

1. Pewter Suitor (3:10)

2. She Was Born To Be My Unicorn (Take 1) (2:51)

3. Chariots Of Silk (2:30)

4. Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat) (Take 1) (3:05)

5. Nijinsky Hind (2:17)

6. Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles (Take 4) (2:14)

7. The Seal Of Seasons (Take 5) (2:37)

Side D

1. King Of The Rumbling Spires (2:08)

2. Do You Remember (2:18)

3. Like A White Star, Tangled And Far, Tulip That's What You Are (Take 1) (3:57)

4. Once Upon The Seas Of Abyssinia (2:02)

5. Demon Queen (Take 1) (1:40)

6. Ill Starred Man (Acoustic Version, Take 1) (2:10)

7. Blessed Wild Apple Girl (Take 2) (2:43)

8. The Lion And The Unicorn (3:21)

- 2×LP, Deluxe Limited – A&M/Universal 535 392-6 – UK & Europe – 9 Feb 2015

Production and Context

Produced by Tony Visconti. Vocals/Guitar/Harmonium/Lip Organ/Fonofiddle: Marc Bolan. Bongos/Vocals/Talking Drums/Percussion: Steve Peregrine Took. Piano (A5): Tony Visconti. Last Bolan/Took album.

Do you have Unicorn deluxe double in your collection? Ready for chariots of silk? Share in the comments!

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

Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate information, mistakes do happen. Simply leave a comment and the post will be updated. Thank you.