--- product_id: 4263714 title: "20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection" price: "NZ$50" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4263714-20th-century-boy-the-ultimate-collection store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection **Price:** NZ$50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection - **How much does it cost?** NZ$50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4263714-20th-century-boy-the-ultimate-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description CD Review: Amazing - This rabbit hole started with Electric Warrior but I'm truly grateful to have found this band & it's lost treasures. Ride A White Swan was the track I got this collection for but it's all brilliant. Not sure why T Rex doesn't get the love but they're clearly every bit as important as their contemporaries (like Purple, UFO or Zepplin) though more pop rock oriented than hard. Looking forward to getting other albums by this underrated band. Review: It arrived - What I was looking for. Tracking didn't update. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000069V25 | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,239 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #29 in Classic Glam Rock #281 in Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) (CDs & Vinyl) #635 in Metal | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (492) | | Date First Available | December 7, 2006 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2140899 | | Label | Hip-O | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Hip-O | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2002 | | Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 5.51 x 0.43 inches; 3.17 ounces | ## Images ![20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711PWoR4k8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by M***K on March 3, 2024* This rabbit hole started with Electric Warrior but I'm truly grateful to have found this band & it's lost treasures. Ride A White Swan was the track I got this collection for but it's all brilliant. Not sure why T Rex doesn't get the love but they're clearly every bit as important as their contemporaries (like Purple, UFO or Zepplin) though more pop rock oriented than hard. Looking forward to getting other albums by this underrated band. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It arrived *by A***R on January 14, 2026* What I was looking for. Tracking didn't update. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (T-R)excellent collection *by J***R on July 2, 2012* For a one-disc overview of a career, this is about as good as it gets. I was familiar with Tyrannosaurus Rex in the days when they were a folk duo, saw them morph into an electric band and finally emerge as the leading glam-rock act of the early 1970s. This collection does a remarkable job of capturing the essence of their career on a single disc, though fans will want more and a 2-CD set would have been easy to fill. The early years saw Bolan groping for an identity. He was never really a folkie and it didn't take long before his more manic side took over. Listen to his playing on 'Elemental Child' and you can hear the exhibitionist trying to get out. Although the band had some minor success in the 1960s, it wasn't until 'Ride A White Swan' in 1970 that T-Rex, as it was then called, hit it big. Pretty soon Bolan was in full make-up, androgynous clothing and the glam-rock star was born. Unlike Gary Glitter, the other big glam-rock star (Bowie was too multi-faceted to be pigeonholed in that way), Bolan was a genuine musician and his recordings had some staying power, although as you can hear, they did become somewhat formulaic in the search for big sales. This CD takes you through the band's (essentially Bolan's) various incarnations. It might be all you need to hear, although those who enjoy his style will want more and his albums are available, testament to his impact over a brief career. Bolan was unfortunately killed in a car crash in 1977, just before his 30th birthday. No doubt, with his musical ability and flair for showmanship, he would have emerged in another style following the withering of glam-rock and its replacement by its antithesis, punk. Bolan as a punk rocker is an intriguing thought! Alas, we'll never know. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4263714-20th-century-boy-the-ultimate-collection](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4263714-20th-century-boy-the-ultimate-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*