📰 Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn – Poster Offer : Apr. 1972
- T.Rex
- Apr 22, 1972
- 2 min read
A stylish half-page advert in Sounds magazine offering readers an exclusive full-colour poster of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn from T.Rex.
The page captures the pure fan excitement of T. Rextasy at its height, turning a simple poster sale into a must-have keepsake for glam rock devotees.
đź—ž Sounds
đź“… Date: April 22, 1972
⏱ Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Exclusive 40" x 30" full-colour poster of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn
• Special price of only 45p plus 15p for labelling/packaging and posting
• Printed on coated gloss paper and available only to Sounds readers
• Order address: Sounds Poster Offer, 12 Dyott Street, London WC1A 1DA
• Decorative Celtic-style border framing the entire advert
đź“° Overview
On April 22, 1972, Sounds magazine ran a half-page promotional advert giving readers the chance to buy a large, high-quality poster featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn. At the peak of T. Rex’s chart dominance, this offer allowed fans to own a glamorous, full-colour image of the duo that defined British glam rock.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Sounds
Date: April 22, 1972
Format: Half-page advertisement
Provenance Notes: Verified from preserved page scan; decorative border, typography and promotional wording consistent with Sounds magazine in April 1972.
đź“° The Story
The advert enthusiastically promoted a giant 40" x 30" poster of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, promising “full rich colours” and exclusivity to Sounds readers. It stressed the tremendous saving compared to buying similar posters elsewhere and encouraged fans to send off their order quickly with 60p total (45p + 15p postage).
The text highlighted the poster’s quality and urged readers not to miss out on this special T.Rex keepsake during the band’s unstoppable rise.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large black-and-white live photograph of Marc Bolan playing guitar on stage with Mickey Finn visible behind him, surrounded by an ornate Celtic-style border. A big starburst highlights the 45p price, and bold text announces the exclusive offer to Sounds readers.
đź“° Related Material
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đź“° Closing Notes
This April 1972 Sounds poster advert perfectly encapsulates the fan frenzy of the T. Rextasy era. Offering a large, glossy poster of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn at an affordable price was a clever way for the magazine to connect directly with its readers and celebrate the band that was dominating the charts and the imagination of British youth.
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