Complete Chronicles

Special multi-page retrospective feature on Marc Bolan in the nostalgia magazine gold, marking him as “The Boy Who Would Be King”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1994 (Vol.1 Issue 4) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 5-Page Feature Title: MARC BOLAN – THE BOY WHO WOULD BE KING THE STORY The striking cover shows Marc Bolan in full regal costume (crown, scepter, ornate necklace and robes), directly referencing his famous 1977 Record Mirror photoshoot. The interio

The June 21, 1990 edition of the Hereford Times features a nostalgic “Flashback” article on Marc Bolan and T. Rex, highlighting his purchase of a Herefordshire mansion and his rise to fame. Publication: Hereford Times Date: June 21, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: Hereford Section: Flashback / Nostalgia THE STORY The article recounts how Marc Bolan bought William and Mary-style William & Mary mansion in Herefordshire. It details his superstardom, the mansion’s history,

Get It On ’87 entered the BBC UK Singles Chart on 9 May 1987, peaking at number 54 and spending four weeks on the chart. Released by Marc On Wax, the single was part of a mid‑1980s programme of T. Rex reissues and remixes.

A 1985 remix of the classic track, “Sunken Rags” was reissued as part of the ongoing Marc Bolan & T. Rex archival series. This limited 7" release (with gatefold sleeve) brought a fresh mix of the song to fans during the mid-80s revival of interest in Bolan’s catalogue. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan And T. Rex Label: Marc On Wax Date: August 1985 Catalogue: 7 TANX 2 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Sunken Rags (‘85 Remix)” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: T

The 1985 K-Tel compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy entered the UK Albums Chart on May 4, 1985, reaching its peak of No. 5 on June 1 and June 8, 1985, and spending a total of 20 weeks on the chart. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover Jeepster Dreamy Lady Get

The 1985 K-Tel compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy entered the UK Albums Chart on May 4, 1985, quickly climbing to No. 5 and spending 20 weeks on the chart, becoming a major commercial success for T. Rex’s glam rock hits. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover

Issued eight years after Marc Bolan’s passing, The Main Man is a retrospective double‑LP celebrating his glam‑era peak and late‑period maturity. Released by Cambra Records during a renewed mid‑’80s interest in Bolan’s legacy, the compilation gathers key singles, deep cuts, and later‑era highlights from 1972–1977. Its sequencing mirrors Bolan’s creative arc, moving from the glitter‑charged stomp of the early ’70s to the reflective tone of his final recordings..

By 1985, Marc On Wax had become the primary custodian of Marc Bolan’s recorded legacy, issuing a series of curated releases to keep T. Rex’s music active in the marketplace. Megarex 1 was the first in a multi‑volume series, presenting a rapid‑fire sequence of Bolan’s most iconic singles in short, punchy edits on the 7" format.

A popular 1985 K-Tel double LP compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy bringing together many of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s biggest glam rock hits, serving as an accessible retrospective for fans in the mid-1980s. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover Jeepster Dream

The June 18, 1983 edition of the Daily Mirror reports on the Marc Bolan fan club’s continued efforts to keep his music alive, including their acquisition of recording rights and new reissues on the “Marc On Wax” label. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 18, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music News THE STORY The article highlights the dedication of the Marc Bolan fan club six years after his death. It mentions their new “Marc On Wax” label, the re-re