A raw, controversial psychedelic pop single written by a young Marc Bolan during his brief time with the band — infamous for its BBC ban and cult status in the pre-glam underground scene. ELEASE DETAILS Date: 24 May 1967 Catalogue: 604003 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom Label: Track Records A-Side: Desdemona B-Side: Remember Thomas À Becket PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Front sleeve: Black & white band photo with a striking image of a woman in the foreground Consistent mod/p

A front‑page cover from New Musical Express dated May 13 1967, showcasing John’s Children and their single Desdemona. The design captures the height of British pop’s psychedelic transition, with bold monochrome typography and four photographic headshots of the band arranged in a striking composition. The issue also highlights contemporary chart acts including Sandie Shaw, The Mama’s and The Papa’s, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and The Monkees.