Marc Bolan appears on the cover of Circus magazine as the publication turns its attention to T. Rex and the recently released The Slider. Featuring a large colour photograph of Bolan, the anniversary issue highlights the group's growing international profile during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Circus Date: October 1972 Country: United States This anniversary issue of Circus places Marc Bolan prominently on the cover beneath a feature banner promoting “T. Rex's Slide

The 2 August 1972 issue of Bravo (Nr. 32/72) features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Metal Guru” at number one. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1972 Country: Germany The Musicbox listing places “Metal Guru” by T. Rex at number 1 (Ariola 12 158), accompanied by a photograph of the band. Other high entries include Daniel Boone, Christian Anders and The Sweet’s “Little Willy.” Separate sections show the England, Langspielplatten and Amerika charts. The page notes tha

UK first‑pressing of The Slider (BLN 5001 / 1E 062 ◦ 93596), with red lyric inner sleeve, 1972. Released on July 21, 1972, by EMI in the UK and August 1972 by Reprise in the US, it featured two number-one singles, “Telegram Sam” and “Metal Guru.” Arriving at the peak of T. Rextasy, The Slider followed the chart‑topping Electric Warrior (1971) and cemented Marc Bolan’s reputation as the “King of Glam.” Written mostly while on tour in late 1971, the album blends hard‑hitting “Z

On June 24, 1972, a pre-recorded performance of T. Rex’s “Metal Guru” (filmed on May 10, 1972 for BBC Top of the Pops) was broadcast on Disco 72. Marc Bolan is seen wearing a striking blue flower design jacket from the London boutique Alkasura Publication / Source: BBC / Disco 72 Date: June 24, 1972 (broadcast date) Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Television Performance THE STORY The performance features Marc Bolan in a vibrant blue floral 'Alkasura' jacket

Melody Maker’s Pop 30 chart for the week of June 17, 1972, showing the top singles and albums in the UK, with T. Rex dominating the album chart at No.1 with Bolan Boogie and No.2 on the singles chart with “Metal Guru”. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 17, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London, England Section: Charts / Pop 30 including Don McLean’s “Vincent” at THE STORY This is the complete Pop 30 chart page from Melody Maker featuring: Singles Chart: “Metal Guru

Metal Guru by T.Rex is a new entry at number 9 on this weeks U.K. Singles Chart, it would spend a total of 14 weeks on the chart including 4 at the top spot

T. Rex – Metal Guru  full‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (EMI T. Rex Wax Co.). SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advert (Page 7) Title: T. Rex – Metal Guru THE STORY This striking advert announces T. Rex’s hotly anticipated follow-up to “Telegram Sam”. The maxi-single features “Metal Guru” backed with “Lady” and “Thunderwing”, presented in the new three-track 7" format. The

A key New Musical Express singles review page from 6 May 1972, headlined “Bolan Slips as McCartney Rips”, featuring Danny Holloway’s verdict on the week’s major new releases at the height of the glam era.

“Metal Guru” marks the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, arriving at a moment when Marc Bolan was not just a pop star but a cultural phenomenon. Issued on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, the single became the group’s fourth and final UK No.1, completing a run of dominance unmatched by any other glam-era act. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Wax Co. (EMI) Date: 5 May 1972 Catalogue: MARC 1 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Metal Guru” B-Side: “Lady” /