I'm Dazed / Billy Super Duper

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After 50 years in the vaults, two exclusive T. Rex recordings have been unearthed and fans are about to hear Marc Bolan like never before.

The two unheard tracks coincide with a major moment of recognition for Marc Bolan's enduring influence, as English Heritage today unveiled a blue plaque at Bolan's former home at 31 Clarendon Gardens, Maida Vale, London W9 1AZ, commemorating his extraordinary contribution to British music and culture.

The ceremony, held on what would have been Bolan's birthday, was led by legendary Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman CBE, joined by fans, fellow musicians, colleagues and friends in celebration of Bolan's life and legacy.

On the same day, Demon Music Group have released "I'm Dazed", a completely unheard T. Rex song recorded in 1975, alongside a rare take of "Billy Super Duper." These treasures were recently discovered on forgotten studio tapes, giving a remarkable new window into Bolan's musical world.

The unearthing of 'I'm Dazed' has proved a mystery for Bolan devotees, who only heard rumours of a possible recording. From newly discovered studio tapes from the period, the track was first laid down at the famed Château d'Hérouville studios near Paris in March 1975. Moving on from France to Germany, T. Rex recorded this second version on 22nd April at Musicland Studios in Munich. With Marc producing and Reinhold Mack (Sparks, Queen, AC/DC, The Rolling Stones) in the engineer's chair, the track features the classic mid-'70s T. Rex lineup of Marc, Steve Currie, Gloria Jones, Davey Lutton, and Dino Dines.

Bolan's legacy includes an astonishing run of hits with T.Rex, among them four UK No.1 singles – Hot Love, Get It On, Telegram Sam, and Metal Guru – as well as timeless classics such as Ride A White Swan, Jeepster, Children Of The Revolution, Solid Gold Easy Action, 20th Century Boy, The Groover, and I Love To Boogie. T.Rex additionally scored three number one albums, including Electric Warrior which spent eight weeks atop the UK charts in 1971-21.

Bolan's enduring influence continues to resonate across the music industry and beyond through the gift of royalties to charities including the PRS Members' Fund, which offers vital support to songwriters and composers including financial assistance during periods of hardship.

The "I'm Dazed" track has been mixed from master tapes by acclaimed musician and sound wizard (and T. Rex superfan!) Steven Wilson and comes backed with an unearthed studio take of a Bolan rarity 'Billy Super Duper'. Both tracks will be available to stream and download on September 30th with a very limited edition 7" single launching on 7th November.