There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

The June 18, 1983 edition of the Daily Mirror reports on the Marc Bolan fan club’s continued efforts to keep his music alive, including their acquisition of recording rights and new reissues on the “Marc On Wax” label. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 18, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music News THE STORY The article highlights the dedication of the Marc Bolan fan club six years after his death. It mentions their new “Marc On Wax” label, the re-re

This substantial Polish retrospective by Marek Janota looks back over Marc Bolan's career, tracing his development from Mark Feld through John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the enormous success of T. Rex. Published five years after Bolan's passing, the feature assesses his music, collaborators and influence while recognising the importance of T. Rex to a later generation of musicians. Publication: Gazeta Robotnicza Date: October 22, 1982 Country: Poland Published as part

Independent UK magazine Rarn devoted the cover of its nineteenth issue to Marc Bolan, celebrating the enduring fascination with his life, music and legacy five years after his death. Featuring a striking stylised cover portrait, the issue reflects the continuing strength of interest in Bolan among collectors, fans and archive researchers during the early 1980s. Publication: Rarn Publication Date: October 1982 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1982 Issue 19 of Rarn p

Issued as part of Cube Records’ Backtrackin’ Classic Singles Series, this 1982 re‑issue pairs two key Marc Bolan tracks from different phases of his career. The A‑side, One Inch Rock, originates from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era, while the B‑side, Ride A White Swan, represents the early breakthrough of T. Rex’s glam‑rock period. The release date is confirmed in The New Singles No. 942. RECORDING Both tracks are original early‑1970s recordings produced by Tony Visconti. No new st

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

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

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

A syndicated entertainment news item reports on two major Marc Bolan archive releases planned for late 1981, highlighting a comprehensive Australian retrospective and a newly assembled collection of 1960s acoustic recordings. Published four years after Bolan's death, the article reflects the continuing interest in his music and legacy. Publication: The Albert Lea Evening Tribune Publication Date: October 10, 1981 Country: USA Event Date: October 1981 This short entertainment

A retrospective review revisits Marc Bolan's recorded legacy four years after his passing, focusing on the archival single “You Scare Me To Death” and the continuing interest in unreleased T. Rex material. Publication: Runcorn Weekly News Date: October 8, 1981 Country: United Kingdom This Album Of The Week column reflects on the enduring appeal of Marc Bolan, describing him as the “late glitter‑king of T. Rex”. The article notes that although Bolan passed in 1977, a considera