Complete Chronicles

Multi-page fun feature in Bravo magazine showcasing the light-hearted “BRAVO Olympics” featuring 1972 Otto award winners, including Mickey Finn and Marc Bolan of T. Rex, along with other stars in playful athletic competitions. PUBLICATION: Date: June 2, 1972 Country: Germany Title: BRAVO Pages: Multi-page spread (pp. 3–8) Title: Die BRAVO-Olympiade der Otto-Sieger THE STORY Bravo gathered popular Otto winners (including T. Rex members Mickey Finn and Marc Bolan) at the Sherat

A rare original UK IBC Sound Recording Studios double-sided acetate of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love (later issued in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves), featuring previously unreleased material and a significant piece of Bolan history. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: IBC Sound Recording Studios (Acetate) Format / Type: LP Acetate Recording (Double-Sided) Country: United Ki

A rare original Track Records test pressing of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love, later released in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves, features previously unheard material and offers a fascinating glimpse into Bolan’s history from John Peel’s personal collection. The album was involved in a 1972 court injunction by Bolan to prevent its release. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: T

In-depth three-page interview and feature with Marc Bolan discussing his musical influences, songwriting philosophy, and the sound of T. Rex. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1972 Country: United States Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Pages 24–26) Title: The Spector Sound ‘easy to achieve’ / MARC BOLAN THE STORY The feature includes a large portrait of Bolan, an interview where he talks about creating the T. Rex sound, his admiration for Phil Spector, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley,

The June 1972 edition of Pop Magazine features a glowing review of a T. Rex album (likely Electric Warrior), praising it as their best release so far and highlighting Marc Bolan’s songwriting and the band’s unique sound. Publication: Pop Magazine Date: June 1972 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Album Review THE STORY The review discusses the album’s 15 tracks, all written by Marc Bolan, and notes its vitality compared to previous releases. It highlights the rhythmi

The German edition of T. Rex’s 1970 album, retitled Ride A White Swan and featuring alternate artwork, marking an early international release of the band’s transitional material. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Ride A White Swan Date: June 1, 1972 Label: Ariola Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: Germany Catalogue: 85 070 IT TRACK LIST Side A The Children Of Rarn Jewel The Visit Childe Diamond Meadows Root Of Star Beltane Walk Ride A White Sw

A major profile in The Houston Post (May 28, 1972) celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s rising success in America, their transition from underground favorites to chart stars, and Bolan’s charismatic personality during the height of the glam rock explosion. Publication: The Houston Post Date: May 28, 1972 Country: United States Section: Pop / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article portrays Marc Bolan as a dynamic, chameleon-like figure leading T. Rex’s brea

With Trextasy hitting its peak in the summer of 1972, and at the time of publication Bolan Boogie was sitting at the top of the UK Albums Chart and PROPHETS SEERS AND SAGES THE ANGELS OF THE AGES / MY PEOPLE WERE FAIR AND HAD SKY IN THEIR HAIR... at number 7 the UK music press was crashing in on the phenomenon, none more so than with this vintage Sounds poster.

A striking cover from the underground magazine IT dated May 18 1972, featuring Marc Bolan performing live in full glam‑rock splendour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: IT Magazine Date: May 18, 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Cover Title: Bolan: Who Needs Him? THE STORY This bold IT Magazine cover captures Marc Bolan at a moment when glam rock was beginning to shift and mutate. The headline’s provocative question, “Who Needs Him?”, reflects the changing tone of the early‑1970s m

Nick Logan compiles a comprehensive guide to Marc Bolan’s journey from underground folk to glam rock superstardom. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pages 8–9 – Special Feature THE STORY This two-page spread, compiled by Nick Logan, is a detailed survey of Marc Bolan’s entire recorded history up to that point. It covers his early work with Tyrannosaurus Rex through to the breakthrough electric T.