A respectful tribute review in the Irvine Herald (May 26, 1978) celebrating the release of a double album compilation of Marc Bolan’s early work, highlighted by the previously unreleased “The Children Of Rarn Suite” produced by Tony Visconti. Publication: Irvine Herald and Kilwinning Chronicle Date: May 26, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Album Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article reviews a double album tribute to Marc Bolan’s early years, compil

A full-page monochrome advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) dated May 20, 1978, promoting T. Rex’s new double A-side single “Crimson Moon” / “Jason B. Sad”.

A stark, reverent full‑page memorial advertisement published in Record Mirror on April 15, 1978, presenting Marc Bolan not as a glam icon in motion but as a figure frozen in legacy. The tone is solemn, archival and unmistakably posthumous, marking a moment where the industry pauses to frame Bolan’s life as a complete body of work spanning 1947 to 1977.

A celebratory three-page spread in Record Mirror (January 14, 1978) announcing Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1977 Readers’ Poll, with Bolan winning Best Male Singer, Best Dressed Artist, and T. Rex taking Best Group and Best Album for Dandy In The Underworld. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 14, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Readers’ Poll Results / Major Feature Marc Bolan and T. Rex swept the Record Mirror R