Publication: New Musical Express Date: May 6 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Half‑Page Advert (Page 33) Title: T. Rex – Bolan Boogie (EMI / Fly Records) Overview This NME half‑page advert from May 6 1972 promotes the release of T. Rex’s compilation album Bolan Boogie, issued by Fly Records. The design features a striking monochrome photograph of Marc Bolan mid‑performance, guitar raised, spotlighted against a dark background — a quintessential glam‑rock image.

(UK · MARC 1 · T. Rex Wax Co.) Overview Released on 5 May 1972, “Metal Guru” marks the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, arriving at a moment when Marc Bolan was not just a pop star but a cultural phenomenon. Issued on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint (manufactured and distributed by EMI), the single became the group’s fourth and final UK No.1, completing a run of dominance unmatched by any other glam‑era act. The single’s release timing is significant: It followed the chart‑

📰 T. Rex – Bolan Boogie Format: LP • Vinyl • Compilation Label: Fly Records — HIFLY 8 Country: UK Release Date: 5 May 1972 Genre: Glam Rock • Psychedelic Folk Style: Singles, B‑sides & early album cuts from 1969–71 Overview Released at the height of T. Rextasy in spring 1972, Bolan Boogie was Fly Records’ strategic compilation issued shortly after Marc Bolan left the label to form EMI/T. Rex Wax Co. Fly assembled a powerful set of A‑sides, B‑sides, and key album tracks s

Publication: Music Press Clipping Date: April 22, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Announcement / Feature Title: T. Rex Oldies Album – Fly Records Compilation Overview This May 1972 press clipping announces the release of “The Golden Hits of T. Rex”, issued by Fly Records. The compilation gathered the band’s early singles and classic tracks from the Fly label era, many appearing together for the first time on one LP. The article highlights Mickey Finn’s con