T. Rex - Electric Warrior (Japan) – ULTRA RARE 1971 WHITE LABEL PROMO – Odeon OP-80382 – EX Vinyl - LP - Promo, 1st Pressing - 1971

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T. Rex’s 1971 album Electric Warrior is a Japanese first-pressing white-label promo on Odeon, with the original insert included.

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Highly collectible original 1971 Japanese white label promo pressing of T. Rex's Electric Warrior, issued on Odeon under catalogue number OP-80382.

This is the original Japanese first pressing, and importantly this copy is the much scarcer promotional edition, produced for radio, press and industry use rather than normal retail distribution. Japanese specialist dealers specifically describe OP-80382 promotional copies as very difficult to encounter, even within Japan. The dedicated white promotional labels immediately distinguish this copy from the standard commercial edition and make it particularly attractive for collectors of Japanese pressings, Marc Bolan and early glam rock.

The original Japanese OP-80382 package was issued with elaborate extras including an OBI, Japanese insert, inner sleeve and large poster. This copy retains the original Japanese insert; the OBI is not included. Fully accessorised promo copies are documented with the distinctive "Rock Now" OBI and large poster.

Released in 1971, Electric Warrior was the album that transformed Marc Bolan and T. Rex into one of the defining acts of the glam-rock era. Produced by Tony Visconti, the album features an exceptional sequence of T. Rex classics including "Mambo Sun," "Cosmic Dancer," "Jeepster," "Monolith," "Get It On," "Planet Queen," "Life's a Gas" and "Rip Off." The iconic sleeve photography by Spud Murphy became one of the most recognisable images associated with T. Rex.

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Sleeve (VG+):
The original sleeve remains a solid and very presentable VG+ example, showing normal age-related wear but no major distracting damage. The classic black-and-gold artwork continues to display very nicely.

Insert:
Original Japanese insert included.

Vinyl (EX):
The vinyl remains in excellent condition, retaining a strong original gloss with only light signs of previous play or handling. Overall a very clean and attractive example of this exceptionally difficult Japanese promotional pressing.

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Details
* Japan first pressing, 1971
* Odeon OP-80382
* White label promo / sample pressing
* Original Japanese insert included
* OBI not included
* Produced by Tony Visconti

Seller's Story

The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Highly collectible original 1971 Japanese white label promo pressing of T. Rex's Electric Warrior, issued on Odeon under catalogue number OP-80382.

This is the original Japanese first pressing, and importantly this copy is the much scarcer promotional edition, produced for radio, press and industry use rather than normal retail distribution. Japanese specialist dealers specifically describe OP-80382 promotional copies as very difficult to encounter, even within Japan. The dedicated white promotional labels immediately distinguish this copy from the standard commercial edition and make it particularly attractive for collectors of Japanese pressings, Marc Bolan and early glam rock.

The original Japanese OP-80382 package was issued with elaborate extras including an OBI, Japanese insert, inner sleeve and large poster. This copy retains the original Japanese insert; the OBI is not included. Fully accessorised promo copies are documented with the distinctive "Rock Now" OBI and large poster.

Released in 1971, Electric Warrior was the album that transformed Marc Bolan and T. Rex into one of the defining acts of the glam-rock era. Produced by Tony Visconti, the album features an exceptional sequence of T. Rex classics including "Mambo Sun," "Cosmic Dancer," "Jeepster," "Monolith," "Get It On," "Planet Queen," "Life's a Gas" and "Rip Off." The iconic sleeve photography by Spud Murphy became one of the most recognisable images associated with T. Rex.

⸻
Sleeve (VG+):
The original sleeve remains a solid and very presentable VG+ example, showing normal age-related wear but no major distracting damage. The classic black-and-gold artwork continues to display very nicely.

Insert:
Original Japanese insert included.

Vinyl (EX):
The vinyl remains in excellent condition, retaining a strong original gloss with only light signs of previous play or handling. Overall a very clean and attractive example of this exceptionally difficult Japanese promotional pressing.

⸻
Details
* Japan first pressing, 1971
* Odeon OP-80382
* White label promo / sample pressing
* Original Japanese insert included
* OBI not included
* Produced by Tony Visconti

Seller's Story

The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
T. Rex
Record title
Electric Warrior (Japan) – ULTRA RARE 1971 WHITE LABEL PROMO – Odeon OP-80382 – EX Vinyl
Number of objects
1
Release country
Japan
Release year (oldest)
1971
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Pressing
Promo, 1st Pressing
Media condition
Excellent (EX)
Genre
Rock
Includes
Insert
Record label
Odeon
Record label number
OP-80382
The NetherlandsVerified
1000
Objects sold
99.47%
protop

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