The April 22, 1972 music press announces the upcoming release of The Golden Hits of T. Rex by Fly Records on May 5, compiling many of the band’s classic tracks from their early glam era. Mickey Finn featured on all but one track – T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex, Fly Records release, May 5 1972. Publication: Music Press (various) Date: April 22, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Announcement / Feature THE STORY The feature highlights the forthcoming co

“A lone figure among cables and keys — the quiet counterpoint to the roar of glam.”

A tidal wave of screams, tears, and stamping feet — Germany’s first encounter with T. Rex was nothing short of a cultural eruption.

A heavily promoted, highly anticipated T. Rex concert at Carnegie Hall becomes one of the most debated glam‑rock moments of 1972, drawing both ecstatic fans and a sharply critical New York Times review.

A vivid, immersive BRAVO feature documenting Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn onstage in London — glitter, exhaustion, screaming fans, and the electric intimacy that defined T. Rexmania at its peak.

BRAVO magazine two-page photo-feature following Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as they test-drive the powerful Ford Capri 2600 RS. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: BRAVO Date: February 2, 1972 Country: Germany Section: Car Test / Celebrity Feature Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn put the Ford Capri 2600 RS through its paces, with the article detailing the car’s performance, technical specs (2.6 litre, 150 hp, fuel-injected engine), and its evolution from the “Plastic Bomb

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 “WIN 500 T. REX SINGLES” Release Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Prominent competition box on the front cover offering readers the chance to win 500 T. Rex singles. At the height of T. Rex-mania, NME ran a major fan competition giving away hundreds of T. Rex singles. This reflects the explosive popularity of Marc Bolan a

A positive review in the Worcester News praising T. Rex’s new single “Telegram Sam” as another high-energy hit from Marc Bolan, highlighting the band’s continued chart dominance and infectious glam rock sound. Publication: Worcester News Date: January 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Pop Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The review celebrates “Telegram Sam” as a strong new release from T. Rex, noting its immediate impact, Marc Bolan’s songwriti

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 “REXMANIA” Release Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Feature celebrating the explosion of T. Rex popularity, marking the start of “T.Rextasy”. Large photo and article on Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at the Boston Gliderdrome. The piece highlights the intense fan hysteria, the band’s growing success in America, and the

UK single release for “Telegram Sam” (T. REX 1), issued 21 January 1972 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label. The release was unusual for its time: a three‑track 7-inch, pairing the A‑side with “Cadilac” and “Baby Strange”, both later included on The Slider reissues. ("Cadillac" was, at the time, a non-album track)This triple‑cut format gave exceptional value and reinforced Bolan’s confidence in the strength of his material. Recorded in December 1971 during the early Slider sessions,