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T. Rex (October 22, 1982) – “Gwiazdy Też Umierają: Marc Bolan” Feature - Gazeta Robotnicza
This substantial Polish retrospective by Marek Janota looks back over Marc Bolan's career, tracing his development from Mark Feld through John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the enormous success of T. Rex. Published five years after Bolan's passing, the feature assesses his music, collaborators and influence while recognising the importance of T. Rex to a later generation of musicians. Publication: Gazeta Robotnicza Date: October 22, 1982 Country: Poland Published as part

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Oct 21, 19823 min read


T. Rex (October 1, 1982) – T. Rex Countdown Album UK: LP.
T. Rex is a budget-priced compilation album released by Cube Records in October 1982 as part of the Countdown - One Price Series. Issued in the United Kingdom, the album gathered a selection of recordings spanning both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, combining well-known hits with key album tracks. The release was designed as an affordable introduction to Marc Bolan's catalogue and formed part of Cube Records' ongoing programme of retrospective compilations during the

T.Rex
Sep 30, 19823 min read


T. Rex (September 3, 1982) – "One Inch Rock" b/w "Ride A White Swan" Format: United Kingdom
Issued as part of Cube Records’ Backtrackin’ Classic Singles Series, this 1982 re‑issue pairs two key Marc Bolan tracks from different phases of his career. The A‑side, One Inch Rock, originates from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era, while the B‑side, Ride A White Swan, represents the early breakthrough of T. Rex’s glam‑rock period. The release date is confirmed in The New Singles No. 942. RECORDING Both tracks are original early‑1970s recordings produced by Tony Visconti. No new st

T.Rex
Sep 3, 19822 min read


T. Rex (September 3, 1982) – "Get It On" b/w "Debora" Format: United Kingdom
This single is part of Cube Records’ Backtrackin’ Classic Singles Series, a run of re‑issues presenting key Marc Bolan tracks from the T. Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex eras. Issued in the UK on 3 September 1982, the release pairs the chart‑topping glam‑rock anthem Get It On with the earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex track Debora, presented here in its distinctive Deboraarobed forward/backward album version. The release date is confirmed in the booklet The New Singles No. 942. RECORDING B

T.Rex
Sep 2, 19822 min read


T. Rex (September 3, 1982) – "Hot Love" b/w "Jeepster" Format: United Kingdom
This single forms part of Cube Records’ BackTrackin’ Classic Singles Series, a set of re‑issues revisiting key Marc Bolan hits from the early 1970s. Issued in the UK on 3 September 1982, the release pairs two of T. Rex’s most iconic glam‑rock tracks: Hot Love and Jeepster. The date is confirmed in the booklet The New Singles No. 942. As a re‑issue, the single was aimed at collectors and fans seeking affordable access to classic Cube catalogue titles. RECORDING Both tracks ori

T.Rex
Sep 2, 19822 min read


Marc Bolan (August 31, 1982) – Billy Super Duper Album UK: LP. BV.RV.
BACKGROUND Billy Super Duper was released in 1982 by Marc On Wax and became the second posthumous Marc Bolan album issued following his death in 1977. Unlike You Scare Me To Death, which consisted of enhanced versions of recordings previously released in another form, Billy Super Duper was promoted as the first LP of entirely new and previously unheard material issued after Bolan's death. The album consists of studio outtakes and home recordings made between 1972 and 1977. Jo

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Aug 30, 19824 min read


T. Rex (August 17 1982) – “Marc Time Once Again” Feature – Manchester Evening News
This Manchester Evening News column from August 1982 announces a new wave of T. Rex and Marc Bolan reissues on EMI’s MARC label. The piece details three EPs featuring Bolan’s classic singles, reaffirming his lasting influence and the continued demand for his music five years after his passing. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: August 17 1982 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Time Once Again,” the article reports that EMI has begun reissuing T. Rex re

T.Rex
Aug 16, 19822 min read


T. Rex August 13, 1982) – "20th Century Boy": UK 7" EP
This EP was released on 13 August 1982 as the second title in a four‑part series. The record combines four Marc Bolan compositions from different phases of T. Rex’s catalogue, pairing two tracks on each side. The release presents a mixture of Tony Visconti‑produced material and Marc Bolan’s own production work. Artist: T. Rex Title: 20th Century Boy Label: T. Rex Country: UK Catalogue: MARC 21 Tracklist (7"): A1 — 20th Century Boy (M. Bolan) Produced by Tony Visconti A2 — D

T.Rex
Aug 12, 19821 min read


Marc Bolan (May 14, 1982) "Sing Me A Song" Single Review - Bravo Magazine
A classic German teen-magazine singles review from the “Platten-Prüfstand” (Record Test Stand) section of Bravo issue 1982-20. In this edition, Marc Bolan’s posthumous single “Sing Me A Song” (from the album Marc Bolan) receives a glowing 3-star review

T.Rex
May 14, 19821 min read


Marc Bolan (May 14, 1982) "The Wizard" / "Beyond the Risin’ Sun" - Single: UK
Released on 14 May 1982 (catalogue CHERRY 39), this single brings together “The Wizard” on the A-side with “Beyond the Risin’ Sun” and “Rings of Fortune” on the B-side. It arrived nearly eight years after Bolan’s tragic death and sadly failed to chart, remaining a cult collectors’ item. A misprinted variant also exists with completely blank/white spaces where the imagery should be. This release stands as a loving tribute to Bolan’s pre-T.Rex acoustic folk-rock magic, packaged

T.Rex
May 13, 19822 min read
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