1980-89: Marc On Wax

This NME retrospective revisits Marc Bolan during 1974, looking back at a period when the T. Rex leader was attempting to redefine his career following the height of Bolanmania. Using quotations from a contemporary interview, the feature presents Bolan's own reflections on fame, image, songwriting and the changing fortunes of T. Rex.. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1989 Country: United Kingdom As part of NME's "This Week" archive series, the featur

Published ten years after Marc Bolan's death, this major Bravo Disco feature revisits the life, career and legacy of the T. Rex leader. Through a large collection of photographs spanning his career, the article reflects on Bolan's enduring popularity and the continued devotion of fans who regarded him as one of the defining stars of the glam rock era. Under the headline "Hier starb Marc Bolan" ("Marc Bolan Died Here"), Bravo Disco presents an extensive retrospective examining

This review from the German music publication Platten News revisits T. Rex's classic hit "Get It On", released as a remix nearly ten years after Marc Bolan's death. The article praises the enduring quality of the recording and presents it as proof that Bolan's music remained powerful and relevant long after its original release.. Publication: Platten News Date: October 2, 1987 Country: Germany Appearing in the publication's singles review section, the article focuses on a new

This Hartford Advocate feature from September 14 1987 commemorates the tenth anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death, reflecting on his enduring influence and the legacy of T. Rex. Written by Bob Sawyer, the article traces Bolan’s rise from London’s underground folk scene to international stardom and revisits his impact on pop and glam rock. Publication: The Hartford Advocate Date: September 14 1987 Country: United States The article recounts Bolan’s early partnership with percussi

This Record Mirror issue from September 12 1987 marks the tenth anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death with a full‑length tribute and cover feature. The magazine celebrates Bolan’s life, music, and legacy, tracing his journey from T. Rex to television and reaffirming his enduring influence on British pop culture. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 12 1987 Country: United Kingdom The cover presents a bold turquoise design featuring a stylized portrait of Marc Bolan beneath

Get It On ’87 entered the BBC UK Singles Chart on 9 May 1987, peaking at number 54 and spending four weeks on the chart. Released by Marc On Wax, the single was part of a mid‑1980s programme of T. Rex reissues and remixes.

Artist: T. Rex / Marc Bolan Title: Cosmic Dancer Label: Mega Date: 1990 Country: Denmark Catalogue: MRLP 3149 Format: Promotional in-store poster MEMORABILIA Promotional in-store poster for the Cosmic Dancer LP by T. Rex / Marc Bolan, issued on the Mega label with catalogue number MRLP 3149. The poster uses a bold illustrated portrait against a dark, multicoloured background, with COSMIC DANCER displayed prominently across the centre. The dates 30.9.1947 and 16.9.1977 appear

eenage Dream was released by Hallmark in 1987 as a compilation album bringing together recordings from the later T. Rex period. The collection focuses primarily on material from the mid-to-late 1970s and includes a mixture of singles, album tracks and well-known fan favourites from Marc Bolan's final years with the band. The album was issued in both vinyl LP and cassette formats in the United Kingdom. RECORDING The compilation gathers previously released T. Rex recordings wri

The Collection is a double-album compilation released by Castle Communications in 1986 as part of The Collector Series. Issued in a gatefold sleeve, the set focuses primarily on material drawn from the Tyrannosaurus Rex and early T. Rex years, tracing Marc Bolan's development from psychedelic folk pioneer to glam rock innovator. The compilation brings together key album tracks, fan favourites and landmark recordings from one of the most creative periods of Bolan's career. REC

Get It On is a compilation album released by EMI's Fame label in June 1986. Issued in the United Kingdom, the album gathers together a selection of key recordings from Marc Bolan and T. Rex, spanning the group's early Tyrannosaurus Rex period through to their major glam rock successes. Compiled by Philip H.A. Bailey (PHAB), the album provides an accessible overview of Bolan's career through a carefully selected collection of well-known songs and fan favourites. RECORDING The