T. Rex – Tanx (Vinyl LP, 1973, Reprise Records MS 2132, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Tanx is T. Rex’s 1973 studio album, written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti. The record followed the group’s major glam-rock breakthrough period and includes “Born To Boogie,” “Broken Hearted Blues,” and “The Street & Babe Shadow.” Its arrangements broaden the group’s sound while retaining Bolan’s compact songwriting and guitar-centered style.

Collector Note
This 1973 US Reprise Records MS 2132 stereo edition was pressed by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman. The supplied variant 2 runouts carry the stamped P associated with Pitman and the MS-2132 31552 / 31553 matrices. The US edition was issued in a Unipak-style Ivy Duo-Pak sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Reprise Records – MS 2132
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Glam

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P MS-2132 31552-1
Side B: MS-2132 31553-1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Tenement Lady – 2:54
A2 Rapids – 2:45
A3 Mister Mister – 3:27
A4 Broken Hearted Blues – 2:00
A5 Shock Rock – 1:40
A6 Country Honey – 1:45
A7 Electric Slim & The Factory Hen – 3:02

Side B
B1 Mad Donna – 2:13
B2 Born To Boogie – 2:03
B3 Life Is Strange – 2:27
B4 The Street & Babe Shadow – 2:15
B5 Highway Knees – 2:32
B6 Left Hand Luke – 5:13

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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