7 Inch Boogie: The Singles

"The Groover" is a high-energy glam rock single that marked the end of T. Rex’s unbroken run of UK Top 10 hits. Released as a standalone non-album single on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, it reached No.4 in the UK — still a strong success but signalling the beginning of a commercial softening as newer glam acts like Slade and David Bowie dominated the charts. It remains a fan favourite for its crunching riff and infectious groove. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label:

"The Groover" is a high-energy glam rock single that marked the end of T. Rex’s unbroken run of UK Top 10 hits. Released as a standalone non-album single on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, it reached No.4 in the UK — still a strong success but signalling the beginning of a commercial softening as newer glam acts like Slade and David Bowie dominated the charts. It remains a fan favourite for its crunching riff and infectious groove. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label:

"The Groover" is a high-energy glam rock single that marked the end of T. Rex’s unbroken run of UK Top 10 hits. Released as a standalone non-album single on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, it reached No.4 in the UK — still a strong success but signalling the beginning of a commercial softening as newer glam acts like Slade and David Bowie dominated the charts. It remains a fan favourite for its crunching riff and infectious groove. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label:

T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” — released March 2, 1973 — became one of the most iconic glam‑rock singles of the decade.

T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.

Released in the United States on October 4, 1972 through Reprise Records, "The Slider" was issued as a standalone single taken from T. Rex's acclaimed album The Slider. At a time when T. Rex were enjoying enormous success in the United Kingdom and Europe, Reprise Records continued efforts to establish Marc Bolan and the group in the American market. The title track from The Slider was selected as the A-side and paired with "Rock On", another track from the same album. Althoug

Released on 8 September 1972, Children of the Revolution marked a pivotal moment in T. Rex’s chart history. Written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti, the single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the band’s run of four consecutive official No. 1 hits. It nevertheless topped both the Melody Maker and New Musical Express charts, becoming the last T. Rex single to do so. The release did not appear on a regular studio album but became one of the band’s mos

Released July 7, 1972 (Promo Only) 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: SPSR 346 A. Chariot Choogle (Marc Bolan) – 2:45 B. The Slider (Marc Bolan) – 3:19 Notes This was a review / sampler promotional single for the upcoming LP The Slider. Only issued in very limited numbers (possibly 50 copies). Recorded at Rosenberg Studios, Copenhagen and Chateau d'Herouville Studios, Paris. Produced by Tony Visconti. UK VARIANTS: • Version 1: Fully printed commercial labels, four prong, "demon

A thunderous glam rock anthem and the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, “Metal Guru” became T. Rex’s fourth and final UK No.1 single. Issued during the peak of Marc Bolan’s cultural dominance, it perfectly captured the euphoric energy of the glam era. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: Odeon Date: June 25, 1972 Catalogue: EOR-10100 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan A-Side: “Metal Guru” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti B-Side: “Lady” Written by: Marc Bolan

Track Records had planned to release “Jasper C. Debussy” as a maxi single on this date, but the release was withdrawn following court action by Marc. A few copies had already been sent to record shops and the music press, and two reviews were printed in 1972. (see belw) The release did not materialize officilaay until June 7, 1974. This special 7" featured three tracks and came in multiple striking sleeve variants, marking one of his final releases under the Marc Bolan name d