Complete Chronicles

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

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 two‑page Circus Magazine tribute to Marc Bolan, published on August 7 1979, revisiting the legacy of the T. Rex frontman two years after his death. The layout pairs a dynamic performance photograph with a stark portrait, capturing both the flamboyance and introspection of Bolan’s glam‑rock persona.

The June 15, 1979 edition of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner reviews the T. Rex compilation album Solid Gold (EMI NUT 5), described as the first significant release since Marc Bolan’s death in 1977, featuring a selection of his classic hits. Publication: Huddersfield Daily Examiner Date: June 15, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Section: Music Review THE STORY The review celebrates Marc Bolan as a “mystic” and passionate pop artist, highligh

A popular 1979 EMI “greatest hits” compilation featuring T. Rex’s biggest glam anthems, released on both vinyl LP and cassette formats with iconic leopard-print cover imagery of Marc Bolan. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Solid Gold T.Rex Date: June 1979 Label: EMI Format / Type: LP Vinyl & Cassette Compilation Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: LP: NUT 5 / OC 054-99 592 Cassette: TC-NUT 5 / OC 254-99 592 TRACK LIST Side A 20th Century Boy Groover New York City I Love T

A respectful tribute review in the Irvine Herald (May 26, 1978) celebrating the release of a double album compilation of Marc Bolan’s early work, highlighted by the previously unreleased “The Children Of Rarn Suite” produced by Tony Visconti. Publication: Irvine Herald and Kilwinning Chronicle Date: May 26, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Album Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article reviews a double album tribute to Marc Bolan’s early years, compil

A full-page monochrome advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) dated May 20, 1978, promoting T. Rex’s new double A-side single “Crimson Moon” / “Jason B. Sad”.

A stark, reverent full‑page memorial advertisement published in Record Mirror on April 15, 1978, presenting Marc Bolan not as a glam icon in motion but as a figure frozen in legacy. The tone is solemn, archival and unmistakably posthumous, marking a moment where the industry pauses to frame Bolan’s life as a complete body of work spanning 1947 to 1977.