1978 - 4EVER : The Eternal Boogie

This Manchester Evening News column from August 1982 announces a new wave of T. Rex and Marc Bolan reissues on EMI’s MARC label. The piece details three EPs featuring Bolan’s classic singles, reaffirming his lasting influence and the continued demand for his music five years after his passing. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: August 17 1982 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Time Once Again,” the article reports that EMI has begun reissuing T. Rex re

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

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

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 In Concert is a live album featuring performances recorded during the 1971/72 Electric Warrior tour. The album entered the UK chart on September 12th 1981, peaking at number 35. A promo copy of the LP was issued without audience noise. The commercial edition came in a gate‑fold sleeve. Track Listing All songs written by Marc Bolan, except where indicated. Side one • Bob Harris Intro — Harris • Ride A White Swan — Bolan • Debora — Bolan • Excerpts From Rip-Off — Bolan

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

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.

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

A lively and enthusiastic live review from the June 28, 1980 issue of The Morning Record and Journal (Meriden, Connecticut) praising the young New Wave band Baby Strange for their energetic performance at Ron’s Place in New Haven, with special mention of their powerful cover of Marc Bolan’s “Baby Strange”. Publication: The Morning Record and Journal Date: June 28, 1980 Country: United States Section: Music Review / Live Report THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Jim Zebora revi

A German‑language feature marking the second anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death, reflecting on his legacy as the star of T. Rex and the continuing devotion of fans who visit his grave each September.