1980-89: Marc On Wax

This single forms part of Cube Records’ BackTrackin’ Classic Singles Series, a set of re‑issues revisiting key Marc Bolan hits from the early 1970s. Issued in the UK on 3 September 1982, the release pairs two of T. Rex’s most iconic glam‑rock tracks: Hot Love and Jeepster. The date is confirmed in the booklet The New Singles No. 942. As a re‑issue, the single was aimed at collectors and fans seeking affordable access to classic Cube catalogue titles. RECORDING Both tracks ori

BACKGROUND Billy Super Duper was released in 1982 by Marc On Wax and became the second posthumous Marc Bolan album issued following his death in 1977. Unlike You Scare Me To Death, which consisted of enhanced versions of recordings previously released in another form, Billy Super Duper was promoted as the first LP of entirely new and previously unheard material issued after Bolan's death. The album consists of studio outtakes and home recordings made between 1972 and 1977. Jo

This Manchester Evening News column from August 1982 announces a new wave of T. Rex and Marc Bolan reissues on EMI’s MARC label. The piece details three EPs featuring Bolan’s classic singles, reaffirming his lasting influence and the continued demand for his music five years after his passing. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: August 17 1982 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Time Once Again,” the article reports that EMI has begun reissuing T. Rex re

This EP was released on 13 August 1982 as the second title in a four‑part series. The record combines four Marc Bolan compositions from different phases of T. Rex’s catalogue, pairing two tracks on each side. The release presents a mixture of Tony Visconti‑produced material and Marc Bolan’s own production work. Artist: T. Rex Title: 20th Century Boy Label: T. Rex Country: UK Catalogue: MARC 21 Tracklist (7"): A1 — 20th Century Boy (M. Bolan) Produced by Tony Visconti A2 — D

A classic German teen-magazine singles review from the “Platten-Prüfstand” (Record Test Stand) section of Bravo issue 1982-20. In this edition, Marc Bolan’s posthumous single “Sing Me A Song” (from the album Marc Bolan) receives a glowing 3-star review

Released on 14 May 1982 (catalogue CHERRY 39), this single brings together “The Wizard” on the A-side with “Beyond the Risin’ Sun” and “Rings of Fortune” on the B-side. It arrived nearly eight years after Bolan’s tragic death and sadly failed to chart, remaining a cult collectors’ item. A misprinted variant also exists with completely blank/white spaces where the imagery should be. This release stands as a loving tribute to Bolan’s pre-T.Rex acoustic folk-rock magic, packaged

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album, Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages, released just four months after their debut, deepened Marc Bolan’s mystical psychedelic folk vision with richer acoustic arrangements and Steve Peregrin Took’s eclectic percussion. Across The Airwaves is a compilation album issued by Cube Records in January 1982. Released in association with BBC Records, the album collects recordings originally produced by the BBC and drawn from Radio 1 broadcas

Across The Airways is a compilation album released by Cube Records in January 1982. Issued in the United Kingdom as a picture disc LP, the collection draws together recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, showcasing the breadth of Marc Bolan's songwriting and musical development. The release combines psychedelic folk recordings, acoustic favourites and later T. Rex material, making it one of the more eclectic compilations issued during the early 1980s. REC

This Bravo feature reports on the discovery and forthcoming release of previously unheard Marc Bolan recordings. Published four years after Bolan's death, the article highlights the excitement surrounding newly uncovered material and the possibility of hearing rare recordings from the T. Rex leader's early career. Publication: Bravo Date: October 23, 1981 Country: Germany Appearing in the "Neue Singles" section under the headline "Songs von Bolan entdeckt" ("Songs by Bolan Di

Robin Denselow reviews You Scare Me To Death, the controversial posthumous Marc Bolan release assembled from previously unheard recordings dating from 1966. While acknowledging reservations about the project's origins, the review finds unexpected charm in the youthful recordings and presents a fascinating glimpse into Bolan's earliest songwriting years. Publication: The Guardian Publication Date: October 16, 1981 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1981 In his weekly