A limited 2014 7" single featuring two essential 1970 BBC recordings from the dawn of T. Rex’s glam era.

A detailed 1971 Melody Maker feature on Marc Bolan’s personal happiness, T. Rex’s rapid rise, and the anticipation surrounding their forthcoming new album. Bolan riding high on the success of “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”, reflecting on marriage, fame, and creative momentum. Melody Maker Date: August 28, 1971 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Marc Bolan discusses his recent marriage and personal contentment • T. Rex’s breakthrough success with “Ride a White S

A triumphant 1971 NME cover story celebrating T. Rex as they explode into the big time, drawing direct comparisons to the hysteria of Beatlemania. Marc Bolan and T. Rex bringing back the golden days of pop mania — only this time with glitter and electric boogie. New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Major NME cover feature on T. Rex’s rapid rise • Direct comparison to The Beatles’ early days and fan hysteria • Coverage of the

On February 27th, 1971, T. Rex performed “Jewel” and “Ride a White Swan” on Germany’s Beat‑Club, a broadcast that captured the band in transition from psychedelic folk duo to electric glam phenomenon.

A detailed chart page from New Musical Express shows George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” holding the No. 1 spot on the singles chart, while T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan” climbs to No. 10, signalling the early stirrings of glam rock’s chart invasion. The album chart is led by George Harrison’s *All Things Must Pass*, with strong showings for Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, and emerging acts like T. Rex and Curved Air. This January 30, 1971 NME chart summary captures British musi

A high-energy 1971 Melody Maker cover story celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s explosive return to the spotlight as glam rock’s ultimate scream-age idols. Bolan at the absolute peak of his powers — turning the charts and stages into his personal glitter empire. Melody Maker Date: November 20, 1971 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Major cover feature on Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s rapid rise • Focus on their shift from underground to mainstream pop dominance • Cover

A classic early T. Rex concert advertisement promoting their show at London’s legendary Lyceum Ballroom during the crucial period when “Ride A White Swan” was breaking the band into the mainstream. T. Rex bring the electric boogie to the Lyceum — early glam energy on stage. Melody Maker Date: January 16, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • T. Rex live at the Lyceum, Strand on Monday 25th January 1971 • Show times: 7:30–11:00 p.m. (doors open 7:00 p.m.) • Ticke

A bold full-page Billboard magazine advertisement promoting T. Rex’s breakthrough single “Ride A White Swan” as “England’s Monster Single” and announcing its official US release on Capitol Records. T. Rex bring the monster hit to America — “Ride A White Swan” storms the US. Billboard Date: January 9, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Promotes “Ride A White Swan” as T. Rex’s massive UK hit now launching in America • Striking black-and-white image of Marc Bolan

A comprehensive chart page from Sounds magazine shows McGuinness Flint’s “When I’m Dead and Gone” at No. 1 on the singles chart, with T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan” climbing into the Top 10 at No. 12, signalling the first major chart breakthrough for the emerging glam sound. The album chart is led by Andy Williams’ *Greatest Hits*, followed by Simon & Garfunkel’s *Bridge Over Troubled Water* and a Tamla Motown compilation, reflecting the diverse commercial landscape at the end

A glowing live review of Tyrannosaurus Rex performing at The Big Apple in Brighton, capturing the band’s magical transition from acoustic folk to electric glam rock. Woodland whimsy meets electric fairy dust — Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn enchanting a packed house. Sounds Date: December 26, 1970 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Live review of Tyrannosaurus Rex at The Big Apple, Brighton • Focus on their performance of the hit “Ride A White Swan” • Praise for the b