7 Inch Boogie: Singles

In the late autumn of 1966, a young Marc Bolan released his third and final solo single before forming Tyrannosaurus Rex. “Hippy Gumbo” was a quirky, upbeat pop track with a strong beat-group feel and a touch of the whimsical, poetic style that would soon define his work with Tyrannosaurus Rex. Backed with “Misfit,” this Parlophone 7" single marked the end of Bolan’s early solo period and the beginning of his journey into the acoustic folk-rock sound that would lead to glam s

On June 3, 1966, Marc Bolan released his second solo single “The Third Degree” / “San Francisco Poet” on Decca Records, capturing his early transition from folk to a more dynamic sound as he built toward his future glam rock stardom with T. Rex. This release showcases Bolan’s poetic songwriting and distinctive voice during his formative years. RELEASE DETAILS: Date: June 3, 1966 Label: Decca Records Formats: 7" vinyl single Catalog Numbers: F.12413 Related Album: None (pre-T.

In the autumn of 1965, a 17-year-old Marc Bolan (then still known as Mark Feld) stepped into the spotlight for the first time as a solo artist. Long before the folk mysticism of Tyrannosaurus Rex or the electric glam explosion of T. Rex, he released his official debut solo single “The Wizard” — a gentle, folk-tinged pop song with a touch of whimsy and early mystical themes that would later define his songwriting. Backed with “Beyond The Rising Sun,” this Decca 7" single marks