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T. Rex Metal Guru (Single) Advert – NME May 6 1972

  • Writer: T.Rex
    T.Rex
  • May 6, 1972
  • 1 min read

Publication: New Musical Express   Date: May 6 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full‑Page Advert (Page 7) Title: T. Rex – Metal Guru (EMI T. Rex Wax Co.)

Overview

This full‑page New Musical Express advert from May 6 1972 announces the release of T. Rex’s new single “Metal Guru”, issued on EMI / T. Rex Wax Co.   The design is bold and minimal — dominated by the band’s name in large block lettering, a central image of the EMI label, and a portrait of Marc Bolan beneath it.

The copy declares:

“NEW MAXI SINGLE OUT NOW. THE OFFICIAL FOLLOW UP TO T. SAM.”

This refers to Telegram Sam, the previous hit single from January 1972. The advert also lists the B‑sides “Lady” and “Thunderwing,” confirming the release as a maxi‑single format — a three‑track 7" vinyl.


T. Rex – Metal Guru  full‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (EMI T. Rex Wax Co.).
T. Rex – Metal Guru  full‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (EMI T. Rex Wax Co.).
T. Rex – Tanx (1983 Japanese Reissue) Label: T. Rex – EMS‑50106  |  Series: Rock Greatest 1800  |  Format: Vinyl LP Album Reissue  |  Country: Japan  |  Released: 1983
T. Rex – Tanx (1983 Japanese Reissue) Label: T. Rex – EMS‑50106  |  Series: Rock Greatest 1800  |  Format: Vinyl LP Album Reissue  |  Country: Japan  |  Released: 1983

Design Notes

The advert’s stark monochrome layout mirrors the confident simplicity of Bolan’s glam‑era branding. The typography — heavy sans‑serif capitals — reinforces the immediacy of the release announcement. The EMI logo anchors the bottom corner, symbolizing the label’s partnership with Bolan’s own imprint, T. Rex Wax Co.


Release Details — Metal Guru

 (Single)

Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Wax Co. / EMI Catalogue: MARC 1 Release Date: 5 May 1972 Format: 7" Vinyl Maxi‑Single

Country: UK Genre: Glam Rock


Track List:


  • A. Metal Guru   Written by Marc Bolan Produced by Tony Visconti

  • B1. Thunderwing   Written by Marc Bolan

  • B2. Lady   Written by Marc Bolan


    Note: 

    Although the label list Thunderwing as B1 and Lady as B2, the actual playback order on the record is reversed — Lady plays first, followed by Thunderwing.


Sources — T. Rex – Metal Guru (Single) Advert – NME May 6 1972

  • Publication data sourced from NME archive records (1972)

  • Release information from EMI / T. Rex Wax Co. catalogue listings

  • Historical context compiled from UK music‑press references

Related Material — T. Rex – Metal Guru (Single) Advert – NME May 6 1972

  • Associated Singles: Telegram Sam (1972), Children of the Revolution (1972)

  • Related Press: NME – May 6 1972 Cover, Record Mirror – May 5 1979

  • Additional formats and promotional material listed in the archive index

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