This Bravo magazine chart from July 1972 celebrates T. Rex’s Metal Guru reaching number one in the Bravo Musicbox, voted by readers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The page captures the height of Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock dominance, with Metal Guru leading an international mix of pop and rock hits. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 26 1972 Country: Germany THE STORY The Bravo Musicbox lists the top 20 singles chosen by 3,000 readers, with Metal Guru at the top

This Bravo magazine column from July 1972 spotlights Mickey Finn of T. Rex in a short fan‑feature titled “Münzen mit Mickey.” The piece responds to a reader’s request for a photo and profile of Finn, presenting him as the “no less talented half” of T. Rex alongside Marc Bolan. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 21 1972 Country: Germany The article opens with a fan letter from Marianne E. of Tinnen asking for a picture of Mickey Finn. Bravo obliges, printing a portrait o

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

This short Bravo magazine news item from July 1972 announces that Marc Bolan will appear on the LP Hard on Love, featuring recordings he produced in 1967 and 1968 with Tyrannosaurus Rex and John’s Children. The brief note highlights Bolan’s early creative period before his rise to glam‑rock fame. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 7 1972 Country: Germany THE STORY The clipping reports that Bolan’s work from the late 1960s will be included on the compilation Hard on Lo

This Popfoto magazine feature from July 1972 presents a vivid two‑page photo spread of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn performing live as T. Rex. Capturing the band’s glam‑rock energy and stage charisma, the images highlight Bolan’s shimmering style and Finn’s rhythmic precision at the height of their international fame. Publication: Popfoto Magazine Date: July 1972 Country: Germany THE STORY The spread showcases T. Rex in concert, with Marc Bolan seated and singing into a mic

The June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker presents the official Pop 30 charts, featuring the Top 30 Singles, Top 30 Albums, and America’s Top 30 LPs for that week. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Charts (Pop 30) THE STORY This full charts page lists the current UK Top 30 Singles (led by Don McLean’s “Vincent”) and Top 30 Albums (led by T. Rex’s Bolan Boogie). It also includes America’s Top 30 LPs, America’s Top 10,

Record Mirror’s June 17, 1972 issue highlights Marc Bolan’s forthcoming T. Rex material, including a new album and oldie boom tracks, alongside other British music scene updates on radio, tours, and releases. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 17, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London, England Section: News / Music Features THE STORY The page compiles several short music news items typical of early-1970s UK weekly music papers. The most prominent story announces ne

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

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

A small promotional advertisement for Rotosound guitar strings featuring Steve Currie, bassist of T. Rex, recommending the Rotosound RS.66 “Swing Bass” Long Scale strings. PUBLICATION: UK Music Magazine / Paper (likely Melody Maker) Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Product Endorsement Title: T. REX — Steve Currie Bass Guitar THE STORY The ad highlights Steve Currie’s use and endorsement of Rotosound RS.66 Swing Bass strings, capitali