Very little unseen film was found from the Apple Studios session, and all of it was severely degraded, with colours almost completely washed out. Despite rumours, no performances of any songs from the Apple session other than those in the final film have come to light. The garden party sequence was in a similarly degraded state, and apart from some shots of peacocks on the lawns, little ‘new’ was to be found.

During the June 1972 tour of the UK, Marc and his friends shot large amounts of cine-film, all of which was transferred to 16mm during the making of Born to Boogie. It is these cine-films which were used for the closing sequence of the movie. The reason only tiny fragments were utilised is that the original film is almost all out of focus, with very little which could be salvaged. However, some priceless snippets have survived, including one of Marc and Mickey dancing around in what looks like the T.Rex office.

All told, there was more fresh material than anyone could have dreamt. It was immediately clear that a DVD could be enhanced far beyond what was initially envisaged. Plans are now afoot for a two-DVD set, to present the original movie intact, and then the best of the new discoveries, all digitally restored and remastered, with 5.1 surround sound, using state-of-the-art technology.

Several DVD companies are in negotiation to secure this project. It is being treated, quite rightfully, with the same care and respect as similar releases for Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and other artistes of the highest calibre.

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