T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” — released March 2, 1973 — became one of the most iconic glam‑rock singles of the decade.

Released July 7, 1972 (Promo Only) 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: SPSR 346 A. Chariot Choogle (Marc Bolan) – 2:45 B. The Slider (Marc Bolan) – 3:19 Notes This was a review / sampler promotional single for the upcoming LP The Slider. Only issued in very limited numbers (possibly 50 copies). Recorded at Rosenberg Studios, Copenhagen and Chateau d'Herouville Studios, Paris. Produced by Tony Visconti. UK VARIANTS: • Version 1: Fully printed commercial labels, four prong, "demon

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.

UK single release for “Telegram Sam” (T. REX 1), issued 21 January 1972 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label. The release was unusual for its time: a three‑track 7-inch, pairing the A‑side with “Cadilac” and “Baby Strange”, both later included on The Slider reissues. ("Cadillac" was, at the time, a non-album track)This triple‑cut format gave exceptional value and reinforced Bolan’s confidence in the strength of his material. Recorded in December 1971 during the early Slider sessions,

Song: “Get It On” Artist: T. Rex Chart: BBC / Official UK Singles Chart Entry Date: July 10, 1971 Entry Position: No.21 Peak Position: No.1 Weeks at No.1: Four Total Weeks on Chart: Thirteen CHRONICLE SUMMARY On July 10, 1971, T. Rex’s Get It On entered the UK Singles Chart at No.21, beginning one of the defining chart runs of the glam‑rock era. Within weeks, the single surged to No.1, where it remained for four consecutive weeks, cementing Marc Bolan’s status a

A joyous, retro‑charged single that channels the spirit of ’50s rock while announcing T. Rex’s arrival as a chart‑dominating force.

A vanished broadcast reconstructed through fragments — a reminder of how much of Britain’s pop‑television heritage survives only through private recordings and memory