The June 24, 1972 edition of Melody Maker features a prominent advertisement for a new Marc Bolan poster in blue and silver, promoting his latest releases “Hard On Love” and “Jasper C. Debussy”. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisement THE STORY The advert offers fans a special poster of Marc Bolan for only 50p post free from Track Records, alongside clothing promotions from Jeepster Jean Co. CONTEXT AND NOT

A rare original UK IBC Sound Recording Studios double-sided acetate of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love (later issued in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves), featuring previously unreleased material and a significant piece of Bolan history. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: IBC Sound Recording Studios (Acetate) Format / Type: LP Acetate Recording (Double-Sided) Country: United Ki

A rare original Track Records test pressing of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love, later released in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves, features previously unheard material and offers a fascinating glimpse into Bolan’s history from John Peel’s personal collection. The album was involved in a 1972 court injunction by Bolan to prevent its release. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: T