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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 (October 1, 1981) – The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex
The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex was released by Cube Records in October 1981 as part of The Platinum Collection series. Issued as a double-LP compilation, the release gathered recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods, presenting material from across Marc Bolan's career in a single anthology. The collection combines major hit recordings with earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex material, reflecting the breadth of Bolan's recording output from the late 1960s through
T.Rex
Sep 30, 19813 min read
Marc Bolan (October 1, 1981) – You Scare Me To Death Album UK: LP.
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
T. Rex (August 28, 1981) – T. Rex In Concert LP Album UK LP
T. Rex In Concert is a live album released in the United Kingdom on August 28, 1981 by Marc Records. Issued under catalogue number ABOLAN 1, the album documents performances recorded during the 1971 Electric Warrior tour and presents live recordings taken from a number of British concert appearances. The release was issued as a gatefold LP and later appeared in several international editions. The album combines performances recorded during 1971 with additional recordings sour
T.Rex
Sep 11, 19814 min read
Marc Bolan (September 11, 1981) – "You Scare Me To Death" b/w "The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith": UK
Released on 11 September 1981, this Cherry Red 7" single presents Marc Bolan’s posthumous track You Scare Me To Death, drawn from 1966 demos later enhanced with newly recorded backing instrumentals. Issued four years after Bolan’s passing, the single formed part of Cherry Red’s album project of the same name, compiling early outtakes and songwriting experiments from Bolan’s pre‑Tyrannosaurus Rex period. The single reached number 51 on the UK chart and early pressings included
Marc Bolan
Sep 10, 19814 min read
T. Rex (August 28, 1981) – T. Rex In Concert Album UK: PD
T. Rex In Concert is a live album released in August 1981 on Marc Records. Issued in the United Kingdom as both a standard LP and a picture disc edition, the album captures material recorded during the 1971 Electric Warrior tour. The release presents T. Rex performing many of the songs that established the group as one of Britain's leading glam rock acts, documenting the band at the height of its early success. RECORDING The album was recorded during the 1971 Electric Warrior
T.Rex
Aug 28, 19816 min read
Marc Bolan (August 7, 1981) – BRAVO Feature “He Lives On In His Hits”
This one‑page BRAVO feature appears in the magazine’s Rock Giants series, answering a fan question about unreleased T. Rex material. The article highlights the new live LP T. Rex in Concert from the 1971 Electric Warrior tour and mentions that a second archival album was already being prepared.
glamslam72
Aug 6, 19811 min read
T. Rex (July 17, 1981) “T. Rex erfanden den Glitzer-Rock” Retrospective – BRAVO Magazine
The July 17, 1981 edition of German magazine BRAVO publishes a major two-page retrospective on Marc Bolan and T. Rex, celebrating their invention of glitter rock following Bolan’s tragic death in 1977. Publication: BRAVO Magazine Date: July 17, 1981 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Special Feature / Tribute THE STORY The spread includes multiple photos of Marc Bolan in his classic glam outfits, live shots with the band, and detailed text looking back at T. Rex’s im
T.Rex
Jul 16, 19812 min read
Marc Bolan (October 3, 1980) – “B-Side Bolan” Review - Manchester Evening News
This brief album review assesses The Unobtainable T. Rex, a compilation collecting B-sides and lesser-known recordings by T. Rex and Marc Bolan. The reviewer presents the release as a specialist collection aimed primarily at dedicated fans of the late glam rock star. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: October 3, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading "B-Side Bolan", the review focuses on The Unobtainable T. Rex (EMI), a compilation bringing together
T.Rex
Oct 2, 19802 min read
T. Rex (September 27, 1980) – The Unobtainable T. Rex Album UK: LP.TC
The Unobtainable T. Rex is a compilation album released by EMI in September 1980. Issued as part of the EMI NUT series, the collection gathered together recordings associated with Marc Bolan and T. Rex that were less widely available at the time of release. The album draws material from various stages of the band's career and combines original Marc Bolan compositions with a selection of cover versions. The compilation was assembled by Colin Miles and issued several years afte
Marc Bolan
Sep 26, 19806 min read
Marc Bolan (September 27, 1980) – “Part Two: The Rise And Fall Of Bolanmania” Feature - New Musical Express (NME)
This major NME retrospective examines the phenomenon of "Bolanmania" and reflects on Marc Bolan's extraordinary rise, commercial peak and subsequent decline. Written by Paul Morley, the article analyses Bolan's impact on popular culture, his relationship with fame and the lasting significance of T. Rex within 1970s British music. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 27, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Published as "Part Two: The Rise And Fall Of Bolanmania", th
T.Rex
Sep 26, 19802 min read
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