Marc Bolan graces the cover of Disco magazine as the publication responds to growing criticism directed at the T. Rex frontman. The cover boldly declares that despite the attacks from critics and detractors, Bolan remains one of the biggest figures in British popular music. Publication: Disc Publication Date: November 11, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: November 1972 This issue of Disco places Marc Bolan prominently on the cover beneath the headline: "Marc Bolan – Th

Cube Records released a budget-priced double LP reissue pairing Tyrannosaurus Rex’s A Beard of Stars (1970) and Unicorn (1969), marking the final chapter of the band’s acoustic psychedelic era just as they transitioned into T. Rex. Publication: Cube Records (TOOFA 9) Date: November 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Album Reissue / Compilation THE STORY CONTEXT AND NOTES This reissue was released during the height of T. Rex’s glam success (The Slider era).

This Vieux Carre Courier feature examines the emerging glam-rock movement and places T. Rex and Marc Bolan at its centre alongside David Bowie, Roxy Music and Silverhead. The article discusses image, sexuality and theatrical presentation within the new British rock scene, while assessing The Slider and describing Bolan as one of the movement's leading figures. Publication: Vieux Carre Courier Date: November 10, 1972 Country: United States Published in the newspaper's “Records

This short record column by Charles H. Sanders considers the continuing success of T. Rex while looking back at Marc Bolan’s earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings. The piece contrasts Bolan’s glitter-era 1972 image with vintage material from the mid-1960s, highlighting an American reissue containing two early albums. Publication: The Argus Date: November 4, 1972 Country: United States Appearing within Charles H. Sanders’ “rock, jazz, country, vintage” column, the T. Rex item o

This Sydney Morning Herald advertisement announces the forthcoming Australian appearance of T. Rex at Randwick Racecourse. Promoted as “one concert only”, the advert encourages fans to secure tickets by post for the December 10 performance, with Marc Bolan given prominent billing and Jeff St. John announced as support. Publication: The Sydney Morning Herald Date: November 4, 1972 Country: Australia The advertisement places T. Rex prominently at the top of the design and annou

This Western Daily Press report reveals that Marc Bolan might never move into the ten-bedroom former rectory he had recently purchased near Ross-on-Wye. Although local residents had been preparing for the arrival of Bolan, T. Rex and an expected stream of fans, the property was reportedly bought purely as an investment and Bolan had not even decided whether to visit it. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Date: November 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Publis

This is another syndicated printing of the same Robert Hilburn article we identified in the Houston Chronicle and The Home News. This Newsday version is shorter and appears under a third headline, “T. Rex Between Two Worlds.”. This Newsday printing of Robert Hilburn’s feature examines T. Rex’s struggle to translate Marc Bolan’s extraordinary British success into an equally strong American following. Bolan discusses the difficult position of T. Rex between teenage pop and the

Record Mirror turns its attention away from Marc Bolan the rock star and focuses instead on Marc Bolan the poet, exploring his fascination with words, the continuing success of The Warlock Of Love, and his enduring passion for writing beyond the world of T. Rex. Publication: Record Mirror Publication Date: November/December 1972 Country: United Kingdom Written by Val Mabbs, this feature examines the literary side of Marc Bolan's creativity. Headlined “Marc Bolan – Poet”, the

Penny Valentine interviews Marc Bolan at a crucial moment in T. Rex’s career, as the singer responds to criticism following a difficult American tour and reflects on fame, credibility, David Bowie, Slade, Michael Jackson and the future direction of his music. Publication: Melody Maker Date: November 1972 (unconfirmed) Country: United Kingdom In this substantial interview by Penny Valentine, with photographs by Mike Putland, Marc Bolan dismisses suggestions that his career is

Sounds reunites two key figures from the earliest Tyrannosaurus Rex days as Steve Took reflects on Marc Bolan, T. Rex's extraordinary success, and the remarkable transformation from underground acoustic duo to one of Britain's biggest rock acts. Publication: Sounds Publication Date: November/December 1972 Country: United Kingdom This feature follows Steve Took, Marc Bolan's former partner in the original Tyrannosaurus Rex, as he attends a T. Rex concert to witness first‑hand