7 Inch Boogie: Singles

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” at number one. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The Musicbox listing shows “Hot Love” by T. Rex in the number-one position (Ariola 14 696), with a photograph of Marc Bolan. Other entries include Danyel Gérard, Middle of the Road, Michael Holm and further singles. Separate sections list the England, LP-Parade and Amerika charts. The page notes that the top 20 fro

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo reviews T. Rex’s single “Get It On” in its “hitVERDÄCHTIG” section under the POP express heading. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The review awards “Get It On” (Ariola 10 327) a three-star rating and describes it as a sure winner. It notes that T. Rex were clever enough not to serve up another version of “Hot Love,” instead offering a track with a rougher sound than their earlier recordings. A photograph of the band ac

Song: “Get It On” Artist: T. Rex Chart: BBC / Official UK Singles Chart Entry Date: July 10, 1971 Entry Position: No.21 Peak Position: No.1 Weeks at No.1: Four Total Weeks on Chart: Thirteen CHRONICLE SUMMARY On July 10, 1971, T. Rex’s Get It On entered the UK Singles Chart at No.21, beginning one of the defining chart runs of the glam‑rock era. Within weeks, the single surged to No.1, where it remained for four consecutive weeks, cementing Marc Bolan’s status a

A raw, swaggering rocker driven by one of the most iconic riffs in rock history, “Get It On” was the song that catapulted T. Rex into the mainstream and launched the full glam rock explosion. It remains one of the defining singles of the early 1970s. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: Fly Records Date: July 2, 1971 Catalogue: BUG 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Get It On” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti B-Side: “There Was A Time / Raw Ramp

A shimmering piece of folk-psych mysticism, “By The Light Of A Magical Moon” captures Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took at the final threshold of the Tyrannosaurus Rex era. Dreamy, acoustic, and steeped in Bolan’s mythic lyricism, this single stands as the last release under the full Tyrannosaurus Rex name before the transformation into T. Rex and the birth of glam rock. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Label: Regal Zonophone Date: January 16, 1970 Catalogue: RZ 302

A rhythmic, upbeat track filled with Marc Bolan’s signature wordplay and mythical imagery, “King Of The Rumbling Spires” marked a transitional moment for Tyrannosaurus Rex. It was the duo’s first single to feature electric guitar and Steve Peregrin Took’s last appearance on a Tyrannosaurus Rex release. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Label: Regal Zonophone Date: July 25, 1969 Catalogue: RZ 3022 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “King Of The Rumbling Spires

A quirky, rhythmic folk-rock single from Tyrannosaurus Rex, “Pewter Suitor” showcased Marc Bolan’s poetic wordplay and mystical style during the duo’s acoustic era. Released as a non-album single, it highlighted their evolving sound just before the major transition to electric glam. Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Label: Regal Zonophone Date: January 17, 1969 Catalogue: RZ 3016 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Pewter Suitor” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visc

Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Title: One Inch Rock Label: Regal Zonophone Country: UK Catalogue: RZ 3011 Date: 23 August, 1968 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Tracklist (7"): A — One Inch Rock B — Salamanda Palaganda Released on 23 August 1968, One Inch Rock marked an important early milestone for Tyrannosaurus Rex as they continued shaping their distinctive acoustic, poetic folk‑rock identity. Marc Bolan’s whimsical lyricism and gentle guitar work defined the duo’s sound during this p

In the spring of 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex released their debut single “Deborah” / “Child Star,” marking the official arrival of Marc Bolan’s new acoustic duo project with Steve Peregrin Took. This ethereal, folk-tinged 7" single on Regal Zonophone introduced the world to Bolan’s unique blend of mystical poetry, bongo-driven rhythms, and whimsical wordplay — a sound far removed from the beat-group era but already hinting at the magic that would later fuel T. Rex’s glam explosio

The final single from John's Children, featuring a Marc Bolan-penned A-side even after his acrimonious departure from the band. “Go-Go Girl” / “Jagged Time Lapse” captures the raw energy of late-1960s British mod/psychedelic rock. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: John's Children Label: Track Date: October 6, 1967 Catalogue: 604010 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Go-Go Girl” Written by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Jagged Time Lapse” Written by: Hewlett, McClelland TRACK LIST UK 7