7 Inch Boogie: The Singles

One of T. Rex’s biggest hits during the peak of T. Rextasy, “Metal Guru” became the band’s fourth and final UK No.1 single in 1972, showcasing Marc Bolan’s glam rock brilliance. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex (EMI) Date: June 8, 1972 Catalogue: T. REX-9929 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia Genre: Glam Rock Style: Glam Rock, Rock & Roll TRACK LIST Australia 7" Commercial Single (T. REX-9929) A-Side: “Metal Guru” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony V

Metal Guru by T.Rex is a new entry at number 9 on this weeks U.K. Singles Chart, it would spend a total of 14 weeks on the chart including 4 at the top spot

“Metal Guru” marks the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, arriving at a moment when Marc Bolan was not just a pop star but a cultural phenomenon. Issued on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, the single became the group’s fourth and final UK No.1, completing a run of dominance unmatched by any other glam-era act. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Wax Co. (EMI) Date: 5 May 1972 Catalogue: MARC 1 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Metal Guru” B-Side: “Lady” /

Released on March 24, 1972 by Fly Records as catalogue number ECHO 102, Debora was issued as part of the Fly Records "Echo" EP series. The release revisited material from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era at a time when Marc Bolan and T. Rex were enjoying enormous commercial success following Electric Warrior and the emergence of T. Rextasy. The EP was the second of four releases issued simultaneously by Fly Records. Each title was packaged in a matching sleeve design and featured a

UK single release for “Telegram Sam” (T. REX 1), issued 21 January 1972 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label. The release was unusual for its time: a three‑track 7-inch, pairing the A‑side with “Cadilac” and “Baby Strange”, both later included on The Slider reissues. ("Cadillac" was, at the time, a non-album track)This triple‑cut format gave exceptional value and reinforced Bolan’s confidence in the strength of his material. Recorded in December 1971 during the early Slider sessions,

Released on November 5, 1971 by Fly Records, Jeepster was issued as the third single from Electric Warrior and became another major hit for T. Rex during the height of T. Rextasy. The single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and continued the extraordinary commercial momentum generated by "Hot Love" and "Get It On". The release became controversial because Marc Bolan had already agreed a new deal with EMI and was preparing to launch his own T. Rex Wax Co. label. Bolan rep

Issued as a limited‑edition promotional single, this early 7" pressing of Jeepster marked the first UK appearance of the track on vinyl. Released on 10 September 1971, the promo was circulated exclusively to radio and industry contacts to build anticipation for the forthcoming Electric Warrior album. The pairing of Jeepster with Life’s a Gas showcased Marc Bolan’s transition from acoustic mysticism into the confident electric glam sound that defined T. Rex’s rise. Both tracks

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

Released on February 12, 1971 through Fly Records, Hot Love became T. Rex's first UK number one single and the record that transformed Marc Bolan from a rising star into a national phenomenon. Following the success of Ride A White Swan, the single spent six weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart and became one of the defining records of the early 1970s. The release marked several important firsts in the group's history. It was the first T. Rex single to feature Steve Currie