The June 3, 1972 edition of The Sacramento Bee features an in-depth article on T. Rex, examining their rapid rise, musical style, and growing popularity in America. Publication: The Sacramento Bee Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United States Location: Sacramento, California Section: Music Scene THE STORY The piece explores T. Rex’s background, Marc Bolan’s transformation from Tyrannosaurus Rex, their UK success, and their distinctive glam rock sound. It discusses upcoming relea

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

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

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.

Metal Guru by T.Rex is a new entry at number 9 on this weeks U.K. Singles Chart, it would spend a total of 14 weeks on the chart including 4 at the top spot

A vibrant and busy front page from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, dominated by a dynamic live shot of Marc Bolan and packed with major tour announcements at the height of the glam-rock era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: T. Rex Dates / Simon & Garfunkel Concerts / Alvin Lee Feature THE STORY This NME cover highlights T. Rex’s upcoming June 1972 UK tour dates, news