A sharp, reflective one‑page Disc article assessing Marc Bolan’s changing fortunes after the peak of T. Rexmania, contrasting his 1970 promise with his 1973 reality.

A fiery letter from a devoted T. Rex fan reacting to Marc Bolan’s January 7 appearance on The Cilla Black Show, praising the band’s performance while criticising Cilla for interrupting “Life’s A Gas.”

New Musical Express announces T. Rex’s six-week European tour starting in Berlin, with confirmed dates across Germany and plans for further shows in France, Scandinavia, and Holland, plus upcoming tours in the Far East and United States. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: February 10, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Tour Announcement THE STORY The article details the band’s upcoming European itinerary, notes the absence of British dates

The February 1, 1973 edition of Circus Magazine features Marc Bolan addressing rumours of his declining popularity in America, asserting that he is very much alive and kicking while promoting his upcoming high-energy album. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: February 1, 1973 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Major Feature / Interview THE STORY The article recounts Bolan’s recent US tour experiences, where he faced smaller crowds than expected in some cities.

The February 1973 edition of Fabulous 208 magazine includes a large, full-colour Marc Bolan pin-up as part of their 1973 calendar series, showing him smiling outdoors in a leather jacket and blue velvet trousers. Publication: Fabulous 208 Date: February 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Calendar Pin-Up / Poster THE STORY The colourful calendar page features a relaxed and smiling Marc Bolan posing with foliage against a stone wall background, accompanied b

Record Mirror looks ahead to the coming year with predictions for the biggest stars of 1973, featuring a prominent photo of Slade and mentions of acts including T. Rex, David Cassidy, the Osmonds, and others. Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 6, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: New Year Predictions / Feature THE STORY The article asks readers and industry figures who they believe will be the stars of 1973. It includes commentary on current acts li

The January 6, 1973 edition of Record Mirror features a striking close-up portrait of Marc Bolan on the front cover, kicking off the new year with glam rock prominence. Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 6, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover THE STORY The cover shows a dramatic, colourful close-up of Marc Bolan with wet-look hair and intense gaze, alongside headlines teasing inside stories including Michael Jackson’s New Year message, Dav

20th Century was a compilation album issued by Ariola in Germany during 1973. Released in a gatefold sleeve, the collection focused on Marc Bolan and T. Rex recordings from the band's most commercially successful glam rock period. The compilation assembled recent singles, B-sides and key album tracks, presenting a snapshot of T. Rex at the height of their international popularity. The album took its title from 20th Century Boy, one of Marc Bolan's best-known singles, and conc

Rockin' & Rollin' was a Japanese promotional compilation album released by Odeon in 1973, though the exact date is unknown. Released exclusively as a promotional LP, the album compiled key recordings from T. Rex's most commercially successful glam rock period. The collection focused heavily on the band's major hit singles while also including important album tracks from the same era. The compilation provided Japanese audiences with a concentrated overview of Marc Bolan and T.

Portrait Of T.Rex was a Japanese-only compilation album released in 1973 as part of the Portrait Of series. Issued by Cube Records and manufactured by Polydor K.K., it was the third title in the MW-5001 to MW-5003 sequence, following collections dedicated to Cream and the Bee Gees. The compilation brought together recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, offering Japanese fans an overview of Marc Bolan's transition from psychedelic folk performer to glam ro