Complete Chronicles

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

Issued as part of Cube Records’ Backtrackin’ Classic Singles Series, this 1982 re‑issue pairs two key Marc Bolan tracks from different phases of his career. The A‑side, One Inch Rock, originates from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era, while the B‑side, Ride A White Swan, represents the early breakthrough of T. Rex’s glam‑rock period. The release date is confirmed in The New Singles No. 942. RECORDING Both tracks are original early‑1970s recordings produced by Tony Visconti. No new st

This single is part of Cube Records’ Backtrackin’ Classic Singles Series, a run of re‑issues presenting key Marc Bolan tracks from the T. Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex eras. Issued in the UK on 3 September 1982, the release pairs the chart‑topping glam‑rock anthem Get It On with the earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex track Debora, presented here in its distinctive Deboraarobed forward/backward album version. The release date is confirmed in the booklet The New Singles No. 942. RECORDING B

This single forms part of Cube Records’ BackTrackin’ Classic Singles Series, a set of re‑issues revisiting key Marc Bolan hits from the early 1970s. Issued in the UK on 3 September 1982, the release pairs two of T. Rex’s most iconic glam‑rock tracks: Hot Love and Jeepster. The date is confirmed in the booklet The New Singles No. 942. As a re‑issue, the single was aimed at collectors and fans seeking affordable access to classic Cube catalogue titles. RECORDING Both tracks ori

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