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🔘 BY THE LIGHT OF A MAGICAL MOON (HOME DEMO) – Single: Mar. 2014
A limited 2014 7" single featuring two rare Tyrannosaurus Rex home demos from the Unicorn era.

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Mar 3, 20144 min read


📰 Marc Bolan in Exile‑Feature : Nov. 1995
A sweeping five‑page Jukebox Magazine investigation tracing Marc Bolan’s mid‑’70s retreat to Monte Carlo, the creative and personal fractures that shaped his final years, and the rediscovery of early recordings that resurfaced as *The Beginning Of Doves*. Jukebox Magazine Date: November 1, 1995 Format: Five‑page feature A moment of exile, unraveling and unexpected resurrection. 📰 Key Highlights • Bolan’s tax‑driven move to Monte Carlo and the isolation it created • Departu

T.Rex
Nov 1, 19956 min read


🔘 MELLOW LOVE – Single: Mar. 1982
A 1982 posthumous Marc Bolan single pairing late‑period recordings with a Tyrannosaurus Rex rarity.

T.Rex
Mar 5, 19824 min read


📰 Twice A Nice One Again Tyrannosaurus Rex - Advert : Nov. 1972
A half-page Cube Records advertisement promoting the budget double album reissue of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s *A Beard Of Stars* and *Unicorn*. Twice A Nice One Again — Tyrannosaurus Rex *A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn* on Cube Records. Melody Maker Date: November 18, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Double album reissue combining *A Beard Of Stars* and *Unicorn* (catalogue TOOFA 9) • Recommended retail price £2.40 • 30 tracks including “Pavilions Of Sun”, “Wind Chee

T.Rex
Nov 18, 19722 min read


📰 Bolan Boogie - Article : Apr. 1972
A cheeky one-page Disc report on Fly Records releasing a new Marc Bolan compilation titled *Bolan Boogie*, hot on the heels of the successful reissue of the classic Tyrannosaurus Rex single “Debora.” Fly Records cashing in on T. Rex-mania with fresh Bolan product. Disc Date: April 29, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Announcement of the upcoming *Bolan Boogie* album of Marc Bolan material • Fly Records capitalising on T. Rex’s massive success • Reissue of t

T.Rex
Apr 29, 19723 min read


📰 Double Dose of T.Rex – Album Review : Apr. 1972
A breezy, appreciative review page in Record Mirror celebrates a “double dose” of Tyrannosaurus Rex reissues, spotlighting the early acoustic magic of Marc Bolan and Steve Took while contrasting it with the band’s evolving electric sound. The large group photograph of Marc with Steve Took anchors the piece, evoking the intimate, poetic beginnings of what would become glam rock. This April 22, 1972 Record Mirror feature captures a transitional moment — looking back fondly at t

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 22, 19722 min read


📰 Bolan Hits at Reissue – News: Apr. 1972
A sharp, pointed slice of early‑70s music‑press tension, capturing Marc Bolan pushing back against the reissue of his early work. The tone is brisk, reactive, and unmistakably Bolan. A moment where artistic control, commercial strategy, and legacy collide in public view. The piece reflects the growing divide between Bolan’s glam‑era superstardom and the lingering business interests tied to his Tyrannosaurus Rex past. 🗞 NME 📅 Date: April 15, 1972 ⏱ Length: 1–2 min read 📰

T.Rex
Apr 15, 19723 min read


📰 Doubleback 2wice a Nice One – Advert: Apr. 1972
A bold, high‑impact promotion announcing a double‑album reissue from Tyrannosaurus Rex, framed in stark black‑and‑white contrast and early‑70s graphic punch. The advert leans into scale, value, and visual immediacy. A striking fusion of marketing bravado and psychedelic nostalgia. The piece captures a moment when Marc Bolan’s earlier acoustic mysticism was being repackaged for a new audience, bridging the gap between the duo’s underground origins and the glam‑rock superstardo

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 15, 19723 min read


🎼 Prophets, Seers & Sages / My People Were Fair – LP Album: Apr 1972
A landmark double‑LP reissue bringing together the first two Tyrannosaurus Rex albums at the height of Bolan’s early‑’70s resurgence, re‑presented for a new audience under Fly Records’ Doubleback Series. Released in the UK as part of Fly’s Doubleback Series, this 1972 issue paired the duo’s 1968 albums into a single package (TOOFA 3/4). The release entered the UK charts strongly, reflecting renewed interest in Bolan’s early work during the peak of T. Rex’s fame. 🔘 Personnel

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 14, 19723 min read


📰 Rex, Procol, Move & Cocker Oldies – 1 Page: Mar. 1972
“A track for fans of early T. Rex — acoustic boogie with unmistakable charm.”

T.Rex
Mar 25, 19723 min read
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