📰 The Real Marc Bolan – Special : Jan. 1972
- T.Rex
- Mar 21, 1972
- 3 min read
A dazzling full-colour cover and 28-page special magazine from Record Mirror promises fans the definitive, poll-winning life story of Marc Bolan at the absolute height of T. Rextasy.
The eye-popping psychedelic artwork and bold promise of “free poster inside” signal the commercial frenzy surrounding Britain’s new glam superstar.
This January 1972 Record Mirror special captures the pure electric joy of Bolan-mania, when every teen wanted a piece of the curly-haired cosmic elf who had turned the charts and the nation upside down.
đź—ž Record Mirror
đź“… Date: January 1972
⏱ Length: 5 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Full 28-page colour and black-and-white special on Marc Bolan
• Cover features striking psychedelic portrait with guitar and rainbow backdrop
• “The full, fantastic life story” with the most detailed account yet
• Free poster offered inside
• Available from newsagents or direct from Record Mirror’s Carnaby Street address for 20p
đź“° Overview
At the peak of T. Rextasy in early 1972, Record Mirror capitalised on Bolan’s enormous popularity by releasing a dedicated 28-page special. The publication promised fans the most authoritative and lavishly illustrated account of Marc’s journey from Tyrannosaurus Rex to chart-conquering glam icon, complete with exclusive photographs and insider details.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror (Billboard publication)
Date: January 1972
Format: 28-page special magazine / supplement
Provenance Notes: Verified directly from the preserved cover; vibrant full-colour psychedelic design with Bolan in plaid jacket and large afro hairstyle, framed by floral border and rainbow sunburst.
đź“° The Story
The cover bursts with colour: Marc Bolan stares coolly at the camera, guitar in hand, against a radiant sunburst background framed by flowers and the bold title “THE REAL MARC BOLAN”. The text teases “the full, fantastic life story” packed with colour and black-and-white photos, positioning the special as the ultimate keepsake for every T. Rex fan.
It highlights Bolan as the “poll-winning pop sensation of 1972” and offers a free poster inside, encouraging readers to rush to newsagents or mail 20p directly to Record Mirror’s Carnaby Street office. The special was clearly designed to ride the wave of Bolan’s massive success with hits like “Telegram Sam” and the album Electric Warrior.
đź“° Visual Archive
Full-colour cover featuring a large, stylised portrait of Marc Bolan with wild curly hair, plaid jacket, and electric guitar. Psychedelic rainbow sunburst background, decorative floral border, and prominent “free poster inside” banner.
Caption: Record Mirror special “The Real Marc Bolan” cover, January 1972 – the definitive glam-era keepsake with free poster.
đź“° Related Material
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đź“° Closing Notes
This vibrant January 1972 Record Mirror special stands as a perfect time capsule of T. Rextasy at its most euphoric. In the middle of Bolan’s chart-dominating year, it gave fans a glossy, photo-packed bible to their new idol — proof that the tiny elf with the big voice had become the biggest pop phenomenon in Britain.
đź“ť Copyright Notice
All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
OUT NOW!
THE FULL, FANTASTIC LIFE STORY OF MARC BOLAN – THE POLL-WINNING POP SENSATION OF 1972!
28 PAGES PACKED WITH GREAT COLOUR AND BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS AND THE MOST DETAILED AND AUTHORITATIVE ACCOUNT OF THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARC BOLAN
Available from your newsagent or, in case of difficulty, send 20p to RECORD MIRROR (Bolan sales), 7 Carnaby Street, London W1V 1PG
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