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The Legend Cover Article: 1995
five-page article, published in Jukebox Magazine on November 1, 1995, discussing Marc Bolan’s exile in Monte Carlo for tax reasons, the departure of his key collaborator, Bolan’s struggles with alcohol and drugs, the June release of the compilation The Beginning Of Doves (originally planned as Napoleon Bona-Part One and Two ), and the single featuring "Jasper C. Debussy," "Hippy Gumbo," and "The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith." Marc had to leave Great Britain for tax rea

T.Rex
Nov 1, 19955 min read


Blowin' In The Wind Single: 1993
Marc Bolan as Toby Tyler’s "Blowin' In The Wind" was released as a CD single in the UK by Archive Jive Records (catalog number ZAR CDS 9005) in 1993. These two songs are the earliest surviving recordings made by Marc Bolan. According to his first manager, Allan Warren, Bolan re-corded two songs at Regent Sound Studios, London during the winter of '64, but no further evidence has yet surfaced from that initial rendezvous. Then, earlier this year, a reel-to-reel master tape fr

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19933 min read


The Golden Days of the Bopping Imp Article: 1992
one-page article in BBC 50 Years of Pop, January 1, 1992.

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19921 min read


Sleepy Maurice Single: 1991
The ultra-rare 1968 radio promos finally escape the vault – only 2000 copies for the faithful! Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Sleepy Maurice b/w 1968 Radio Promos, released as a 7-inch vinyl single by The Tyrannosaurus Rex Appreciation Society on November 19, 1991 – limited edition of 2000 copies.

T.Rex
Nov 14, 19911 min read


20th Century Boy Single: 1991
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s "20th Century Boy" , a single with B-sides "Midnight" and "The Groover" , was released in September 1991 as a 7-inch vinyl along with a 12-inch vinyl and 5-inch CD single in the UK.( both including the additional track "Telegram Sam"(Live) The release was in conjunction with Levi’s 501 Campaign, hence its catalogue number of MARC 501, where "20th Century Boy" was featured in the advert directed by Chris Hartwill. The ad features Brad Pitt as a prisoner r

T.Rex
Aug 31, 19916 min read


Marc Bolan Classic NME Interviews: 1989
two-page feature in New Musical Express , September 30, 1989.

T.Rex
Sep 29, 19891 min read


Return of the Warlock Cover: 1989
cover insert and two-page article in Idols Magazine , September 1, 1989.

T.Rex
Aug 31, 19891 min read


The Unobtainable T. Rex Album: 1989
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s The Unobtainable T. Rex was released as a CD album in Japan by Teichiku Records Co. (catalog number unknown) in 1989, marking its first CD release, with a later heavy weight 12-inch vinyl reissue in Europe in 2016. Release Details: Label: Marc On Wax – 18DN-94 Format: CD, Compilation Country: Japan Released: 1989 Purpose: A compilation of non-album B-sides from T. Rex’s singles, primarily from their glam rock peak (1971–1973) and later years up to 1977.

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19893 min read


Stand By Me Album: 1987
A Posthumous Bolan Bonanza Marc Bolan And T. Rex’s Stand By Me 2 x Vinyl LP compilation, was released in the UK on November 7, 1987, on Connoisseur Collection (catalogue: VSOP LP 100). This 24-track stereo anthology gathered Bolan's solo and T. Rex rarities, including “Stand By Me” and “The Groover.” Produced by Marc Bolan, Tony Visconti, and John & Shan Bramley, it did not chart. Issued in a gatefold sleeve with liner notes by John & Shan Bramley and design by Acrobat Design

T.Rex
Nov 7, 19874 min read


Children of the Revolution ’87 – Single: Feb. 1987
The Tony Visconti ’87 Remix of “Children of the Revolution” entered the UK Singles Chart on February 22, 1987, supported by multiple formats including a shaped picture disc.

T.Rex
Feb 22, 19873 min read
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