Marc's Christmas Box was planned as a seasonal T. Rex single for release during November 1975 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label as catalogue number MARC 12. Although label artwork was prepared and release plans were evidently advanced, the single was ultimately withdrawn before any commercial pressing took place. The proposed release was centred around "Christmas Bop", a festive recording written and produced by Marc Bolan. The project was abandoned following concerns that the song

This positive Daily Dispatch review gives T. Rex’s The Slider a three-star rating, praising the album as an enjoyable collection of Marc Bolan compositions. The reviewer highlights the established hits “Metal Guru” and “Telegram Sam”, alongside tracks including “Chariot Choogle,” “Baby Boomerang,” “Rock On” and “Ballrooms Of Mars,” before selecting the title track as probably the strongest recording on the album. Publication: The Daily Dispatch Date: October 28, 1972 Country:

A thunderous glam rock anthem and the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, “Metal Guru” became T. Rex’s fourth and final UK No.1 single. Issued during the peak of Marc Bolan’s cultural dominance, it perfectly captured the euphoric energy of the glam era. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: Odeon Date: June 25, 1972 Catalogue: EOR-10100 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan A-Side: “Metal Guru” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti B-Side: “Lady” Written by: Marc Bolan

New Musical Express T. Rex hold the No.1 position on both the British Singles and British Albums charts this week, underlining Marc Bolan’s massive commercial dominance in mid-1972. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 10, 1972 (Charts dated Tuesday, June 6) Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Charts Page THE STORY The NME charts show “Metal Guru” by T. Rex sitting at No.1 on the British Singles chart, while the compilation “Bolan Boogie” tops the B

One of T. Rex’s biggest hits during the peak of T. Rextasy, “Metal Guru” became the band’s fourth and final UK No.1 single in 1972, showcasing Marc Bolan’s glam rock brilliance. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex (EMI) Date: June 8, 1972 Catalogue: T. REX-9929 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia Genre: Glam Rock Style: Glam Rock, Rock & Roll TRACK LIST Australia 7" Commercial Single (T. REX-9929) A-Side: “Metal Guru” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony V