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1978 - 1979 : KALMIYH
Explore the years 1978 and 1979, as the legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex entered a new era. Featuring tribute releases, memorial events, retrospective articles, reissues, photographs, fan publications, and rare archive material, this category documents how Marc's influence continued to grow following his passing. As fans, friends, musicians, and the music press reflected on his remarkable career, the foundations of a lasting legacy were established, ensuring that the magic and spirit of the Elect
T. Rex August 13, 1982) – "20th Century Boy": UK 7" EP
This EP was released on 13 August 1982 as the second title in a four‑part series. The record combines four Marc Bolan compositions from different phases of T. Rex’s catalogue, pairing two tracks on each side. The release presents a mixture of Tony Visconti‑produced material and Marc Bolan’s own production work. Artist: T. Rex Title: 20th Century Boy Label: T. Rex Country: UK Catalogue: MARC 21 Tracklist (7"): A1 — 20th Century Boy (M. Bolan) Produced by Tony Visconti A2 — D
T.Rex
Aug 12, 19821 min read
Marc Bolan (May 14, 1982) "Sing Me A Song" Single Review - Bravo Magazine
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
T.Rex
May 14, 19821 min read
Marc Bolan (May 14, 1982) "The Wizard" / "Beyond the Risin’ Sun" - Single: UK
Released on 14 May 1982 (catalogue CHERRY 39), this single brings together “The Wizard” on the A-side with “Beyond the Risin’ Sun” and “Rings of Fortune” on the B-side. It arrived nearly eight years after Bolan’s tragic death and sadly failed to chart, remaining a cult collectors’ item. A misprinted variant also exists with completely blank/white spaces where the imagery should be. This release stands as a loving tribute to Bolan’s pre-T.Rex acoustic folk-rock magic, packaged
T.Rex
May 13, 19822 min read
Marc Bolan And T. Rex (January 22, 1982) – Across The Airwaves Album: LP
Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album, Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages, released just four months after their debut, deepened Marc Bolan’s mystical psychedelic folk vision with richer acoustic arrangements and Steve Peregrin Took’s eclectic percussion. Across The Airwaves is a compilation album issued by Cube Records in January 1982. Released in association with BBC Records, the album collects recordings originally produced by the BBC and drawn from Radio 1 broadcas
T.Rex
Jan 22, 19824 min read
Marc Bolan And T. Rex (January 1, 1982) – Across The Airways Album UK: Picture Disc LP,TC.
Across The Airways is a compilation album released by Cube Records in January 1982. Issued in the United Kingdom as a picture disc LP, the collection draws together recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, showcasing the breadth of Marc Bolan's songwriting and musical development. The release combines psychedelic folk recordings, acoustic favourites and later T. Rex material, making it one of the more eclectic compilations issued during the early 1980s. REC
glamslam72
Jan 1, 19827 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (October 23, 1981) – “Songs von Bolan entdeckt” Feature - Bravo
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
Marc Bolan
Oct 22, 19812 min read
Marc Bolan (October 10, 1981) – 20th Century Boy Album AUS: 3LP
20th Century Boy is a triple-album compilation issued in Australia by EMI in 1981. Released under catalogue number MARC 1, the collection presents a broad retrospective of Marc Bolan's recording career, beginning with solo recordings from 1965–67, continuing through the Tyrannosaurus Rex years, the classic T. Rex era, and concluding with recordings from the final years of T. Rex. The compilation combines commercially released material, rare recordings, interview segments and
Marc Bolan
Oct 9, 19814 min read
Marc Bolan (October 10, 1981) – “20th Century Boy” & “You Scare Me To Death” News Brief – The Albert Lea Evening Tribune.
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
Marc Bolan
Oct 9, 19812 min read
Marc Bolan (October 8, 1981) – “You Scare Me To Death” Feature – Runcorn Weekly News.
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
Marc Bolan
Oct 7, 19812 min read
Marc Bolan (October 1, 1981) – You Scare Me To Death Album UK: LP. PD.
You Scare Me To Death is a posthumous album credited to Marc Bolan and released by Cherry Red Records in October 1981. It was the first LP of previously unreleased Marc Bolan material to appear following his death in 1977. The album is built around demos and outtakes originally recorded during 1966, many of which would later be revisited in different forms during the Tyrannosaurus Rex period. RECORDING The original vocal and acoustic guitar recordings were made during 1966 at
Marc Bolan
Sep 30, 19817 min read
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