T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex, 1970–1973 is a North America-only compilation released by Warner Bros. Records in September 1985. Issued in the United States and Canada, the album was designed as an introduction to T. Rex's most commercially successful years, collecting key recordings released between 1970 and 1973. The compilation focuses on the band's breakthrough and glam rock period, tracing the development from "Ride A White Swan" through to "20th Century Boy". RECORDING

This advertisement promotes a special T. Rex celebration held in Hollywood to mark both Marc Bolan's birthday and the release of the compilation album T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex. Featuring a large portrait of Bolan, the event was designed as a tribute evening for fans of T. Rex and glam rock. Publication: LA Weekly Date: October 3, 1985 Country: United States This full-page advertisement announces a "Super T. Rex Boogie" held at TVC15 in Hollywood. The event took place on

Till Dawn is a compilation album released by Marc On Wax in October 1985. Issued in a gatefold sleeve, the release combines newly remixed Marc Bolan recordings with an acoustic radio session recorded in Los Angeles during February 1972. The collection was designed to present both studio reinterpretations and rare live acoustic performances, offering a different perspective on Bolan's catalogue. The compilation combines new remixes featuring newly recorded drum tracks by Bill

A 1985 remix of the classic track, “Sunken Rags” was reissued as part of the ongoing Marc Bolan & T. Rex archival series. This limited 7" release (with gatefold sleeve) brought a fresh mix of the song to fans during the mid-80s revival of interest in Bolan’s catalogue. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan And T. Rex Label: Marc On Wax Date: August 1985 Catalogue: 7 TANX 2 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Sunken Rags (‘85 Remix)” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: T

The 1985 K-Tel compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy entered the UK Albums Chart on May 4, 1985, reaching its peak of No. 5 on June 1 and June 8, 1985, and spending a total of 20 weeks on the chart. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover Jeepster Dreamy Lady Get

The 1985 K-Tel compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy entered the UK Albums Chart on May 4, 1985, quickly climbing to No. 5 and spending 20 weeks on the chart, becoming a major commercial success for T. Rex’s glam rock hits. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover

Issued eight years after Marc Bolan’s passing, The Main Man is a retrospective double‑LP celebrating his glam‑era peak and late‑period maturity. Released by Cambra Records during a renewed mid‑’80s interest in Bolan’s legacy, the compilation gathers key singles, deep cuts, and later‑era highlights from 1972–1977. Its sequencing mirrors Bolan’s creative arc, moving from the glitter‑charged stomp of the early ’70s to the reflective tone of his final recordings..

A popular 1985 K-Tel double LP compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy bringing together many of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s biggest glam rock hits, serving as an accessible retrospective for fans in the mid-1980s. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 29 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover Jeepster Dr

By 1985, Marc On Wax had become the primary custodian of Marc Bolan’s recorded legacy, issuing a series of curated releases to keep T. Rex’s music active in the marketplace. Megarex 1 was the first in a multi‑volume series, presenting a rapid‑fire sequence of Bolan’s most iconic singles in short, punchy edits on the 7" format.

olid Gold Boogie Boy is a compilation album released by Warwick Records in 1985 as part of the Warwick Reflection Series. Issued in the United Kingdom, the album brings together recordings from across Marc Bolan's career, featuring material from both Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex. The compilation focuses on many of Bolan's best-known recordings while also including selected album tracks from different periods of his catalogue. The album consists of previously released studio r