A tidal wave of screams, tears, and stamping feet — Germany’s first encounter with T. Rex was nothing short of a cultural eruption.

A significant 1972 Melody Maker report announcing Marc Bolan’s bold decision to launch his own record label, T. Rex Wax Co., after parting with Fly Records. Bolan takes full creative and business control at the peak of T. Rextasy. Melody Maker Date: January 8, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Marc Bolan creates his own imprint: T. Rex Wax Co. • New label to be distributed by EMI in Britain and Europe • Plans for a new maxi-single and forthcoming album • Bo

A detailed chart summary from the Christmas 1971 issue of New Musical Express shows T. Rex’s “Jeepster” and *Electric Warrior* both holding strong at No. 2, just behind other major releases in a highly competitive festive chart. The piece highlights how close Bolan’s glam juggernaut came to the top spot, reflecting the intense chart battles of the era. This December 25, 1971 NME chart feature captures T. Rex at the absolute peak of their commercial momentum — dominating sales

A one-page Pop Express feature on T. Rex’s infectious new single “Jeepster,” highlighting Marc Bolan’s latest glam rock triumph as the band rode the wave of massive success. The boogie-fuelled follow-up single that kept T. Rextasy firmly in overdrive. Pop Express Date: November 22, 1971 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Spotlight on T. Rex’s new single “Jeepster” • Marc Bolan’s continued chart dominance in late 1971 • Reflection on the band’s rapid rise and elect

A bold, fan-focused full-page New Musical Express advertisement for T. Rex’s single “Jeepster”, playfully captioned “OK You Win” in response to overwhelming public demand. OK You Win — here’s the single you asked for: “Jeepster” by T. Rex. New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Direct response to fan demand with the cheeky headline “OK You Win” • Promotes the single “Jeepster” from the album *Electric Warrior* • Striking blac

A one‑page New Musical Express singles column spotlighting two major rock releases of the week: T. Rex’s “Jeepster” and Deep Purple’s “Fireball.” The page paired a striking Marc Bolan photograph with NME’s trademark punchy, high‑energy review style, capturing the moment when glam and hard‑rock were simultaneously reshaping the UK singles landscape. Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Format: One‑page single review Writer: NME A moment of glam‑rock ascen

Released in the UK on November 5, 1971, T. Rex’s “Jeepster” arrived as a defining glam‑rock single issued by Fly Records (BUG 16). Written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions Ltd., the track fuses blues roots with Bolan’s seductive glam strut, lifting its central riff and vocal phrasing from Howlin’ Wolf’s “You’ll Be Mine” (written by Willie Dixon).

Issued as a limited‑edition promotional single, “Jeepster” captures T. Rex at the height of their early glam‑rock ascent. Raw, swaggering, and irresistibly rhythmic, the track showcases Marc Bolan’s fusion of rock ’n’ roll simplicity with glitter‑dusted charisma. Although the commercial single would not arrive until later in 1971, this promo pressing marked the first UK appearance of the song on 7-inch vinyl. Released on September 10 1971 by Fly Records (BUG 10), the promo si

A short but intriguing 1971 Melody Maker news item revealing T. Rex’s limited-edition promotional single ahead of the *Electric Warrior* album release. Marc Bolan keeps things exclusive — only 500 copies of “Jeepster” / “Life’s A Gas” pressed for friends and DJs. Melody Maker Date: September 4, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Announcement of a strictly limited T. Rex single • Titles: “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas” • Only 500 copies pressed — not for public