New Musical Express – Advert: T. Rex – Bolan Boogie (May 6 1972)

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.

The bold headline

“£2·10 OUT NOW!” announces the LP’s retail price, while the lower section reminds readers of Bolan’s earlier hits with the tagline “And Remember…”, referencing Debora and the T. Rex Megamix Single. This advert appeared alongside Tony Stewart’s Montreux report and Donnie Elbert’s This Old Heart of Mine promotion, situating Bolan’s release within the broader pop landscape of early May 1972.

Back Cover Shot

On January 15, 1972 T.Rex performed at The Starlight Rooms Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire. This was a Saturday night show. This performance is one of the true high points of the band's history. It was filmed for both UK and overseas television and some footage is part of the documentary "Whatever Happened to Tin Pan Alley?". Many of the posters and pictures to adorn fans walls over the next year would come from photos taken on this night, including the image used om the back cover of Bolan Boogie.

T. Rex – Bolan Boogie half‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (Fly Records release)

Album Details — Bolan Boogie

Artist: T. Rex Label: Fly Records / EMI Distribution Catalogue: HIFLY 4 Release Date: March 1972 Format: LP Vinyl Country: UK Genre: Glam Rock / Pop Rock

Track Highlights:

• Get It On

• Hot Love

• Ride A White Swan

• Jeepster

Design Notes

The advert’s vertical composition mirrors the energy of Bolan’s stage persona — upward motion, spotlight intensity, and typographic weight. The use of bold sans‑serif lettering and high‑contrast imagery reflects Fly Records’ consistent visual branding across T. Rex’s 1972 campaign. The placement of smaller album thumbnails at the bottom reinforces Bolan’s growing catalogue and fan‑collector appeal.

Sources — T. Rex – Bolan Boogie Advert (NME May

 6 1972)

• Publication data sourced from NME 

  archive records (1972)

• Release information from Fly Records

   catalogue listings

• Historical context compiled from UK

   music‑press references

Related Material — T. Rex – Bolan Boogie Advert (NME May 

6 1972)

• Associated Entries: NME Singles Page – May 6 1972, T. Rex – Metal Guru Advert (NME May 6 1972)

• Additional formats and promotional 

  material listed in the archive index

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