Telegram Sam Advert: 1972

Bolan's First T.Rex Wax Co. Maxi Single Promo

Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted T. Rex’s “Telegram Sam” — Marc Bolan’s first single on his newly launched T.Rex Wax Co. label (distributed by EMI). The ad featured the single’s sleeve design, highlighted the stereo 45 RPM format, and listed the running time as 3:45. It was backed with “Cadilac” and “Baby Strange” (double B-side), and described as the “NEW MAXI SINGLE OUT NOW ON T-REX WAX CO.”

Advert Text

TELEGRAM SAM

Marc Bolan

T.REX

1972 Wizard Artists Ltd

Produced by Tony Visconti

EMI 45 RPM Stereo 3.45 T.REX 101

T-REX

MADE IN GT BRITAIN

b/w 'Cadilac' & 'Baby Strange'

NEW MAXI SINGLE OUT NOW ON T-REX WAX CO.

EMI

GRAMOPHONE CO LTD ALL RIGHTS OF THE MANUFACTURER AND OF THE OWNER OF THE RECORDED WORK RESERVED UNAUTHORISED PUBLIC PERFORMANCE BROADCASTING

Legacy

This advert marks the official launch of Marc Bolan’s own label — a bold step in T. Rextasy’s 1972 takeover.

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