There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

A colourful concert poster for T. Rex performing at the Halle Münsterland in Münster, Germany on Tuesday, February 1, 1972. Publication / Venue: Mama Concerts Presents Date: February 1, 1972 Country: Germany Location: Münster Section: Concert Poster THE STORY The poster features a vibrant psychedelic design with portraits of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, promoting the show at 20:00 Uhr. CONTEXT AND NOTES This German poster was issued during T. Rex’s early 1972 European tour,

Disco 45 magazine cover and centrespread celebrating T. Rex as “1971’s Top Group”, featuring a large smiling portrait of Marc Bolan and a heart-shaped inset photo. Publication: Disco 45 Date: January 19721 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover + Centrespread Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Cover and centrespread honouring T. Rex as the standout act of 1971. The magazine celebrates their chart dominance with hits like “Hot Love”, “Get It On”, and the success of E

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 “WIN 500 T. REX SINGLES” Release Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Prominent competition box on the front cover offering readers the chance to win 500 T. Rex singles. At the height of T. Rex-mania, NME ran a major fan competition giving away hundreds of T. Rex singles. This reflects the explosive popularity of Marc Bolan a

A positive review in the Worcester News praising T. Rex’s new single “Telegram Sam” as another high-energy hit from Marc Bolan, highlighting the band’s continued chart dominance and infectious glam rock sound. Publication: Worcester News Date: January 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Pop Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The review celebrates “Telegram Sam” as a strong new release from T. Rex, noting its immediate impact, Marc Bolan’s songwriti

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 “REXMANIA” Release Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Feature celebrating the explosion of T. Rex popularity, marking the start of “T.Rextasy”. Large photo and article on Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at the Boston Gliderdrome. The piece highlights the intense fan hysteria, the band’s growing success in America, and the

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 NME Poll Winners Release Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Special poll results section celebrating the biggest winners of the year. T. Rex dominated the 1971 NME Readers Poll, winning the World Top Group title and displacing The Beatles. The article highlights their massive popularity surge during the glam rock explosion,

Sounds magazine promotional teaser for the second part of their in-depth T. Rex feature story, highlighting Marc Bolan during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Sounds Date: January 7, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Preview / Feature Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prominent teaser for the continuation of Sounds magazine’s major feature on T. Rex. The ad builds anticipation for Part Two of “The T. Rex Story” at the peak of the band’s popularity. • Bold

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” Release Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Front page headline celebrating T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1971 NME Points Championship. T. Rex scored a runaway win in the annual NME poll, amassing nearly 50 per cent more points than their nearest rivals. The article highlights their massive 1971 su

Melody Maker announces a special Christmas season of concerts at London’s new Rainbow Theatre, with T. Rex headlining on Boxing Day (December 26, 1971), Curved Air on December 23, and Yes on December 24. Publication: Melody Maker Date: Late December 1971 (announcing Christmas shows) Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Concert Announcement THE STORY The article promotes high-profile rock shows at the Rainbow Theatre over the festive period. T. Rex is conf

Disc & Music Echo Christmas cover insert announcing Marc Bolan’s solo contribution to a benefit album for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival, including the acoustic track “Sunken Rags” recorded at his home. Publication: Disc & Music Echo Date: December 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover News / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan will release solo material on a special benefit LP for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival to help repay debts from the previous