A swaggering glam‑rock blast, “20th Century Boy” is celebrated by Melody Maker as a nervy, dance‑floor‑ready anthem powered by Bolan’s howl and a pounding beat.

A major Record Mirror announcement revealing “Twentieth Century Boy” as T. Rex’s next single, paired with a full list of European tour dates and Marc Bolan’s declaration that the track is their “best single yet.”

A detailed Record Mirror feature exploring Tony Visconti’s rise as one of pop’s most influential behind‑the‑scenes figures, with special focus on his creative partnership with Marc Bolan.

A sharp, reflective one‑page Disc article assessing Marc Bolan’s changing fortunes after the peak of T. Rexmania, contrasting his 1970 promise with his 1973 reality.

A one‑page Disc article in which Marc Bolan declares “Twentieth Century Boy” the best T. Rex single to date, while revealing details of the upcoming Tanx album.

A fiery letter from a devoted T. Rex fan reacting to Marc Bolan’s January 7 appearance on The Cilla Black Show, praising the band’s performance while criticising Cilla for interrupting “Life’s A Gas.”

Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s "Rex World Tour" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , February 10, 1973

A politically charged week in British music: unions rally behind the Strawbs, T. Rex prepare for a world tour with no UK dates, and Slade gear up for another chart assault.

Marc Bolan’s "Marc Bolan" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

Centerfold calendar Fabulous 208 Magazine February 1973.