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T. Rex (March 11, 1977) – "The Soul Of My Suit" Single: UK
Released on March 11, 1977 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label as catalogue number MARC 16, The Soul Of My Suit was the second single issued from Dandy In The Underworld, the final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. The single was issued at a time when T. Rex were enjoying a significant resurgence in popularity. Following the success of "I Love To Boogie" and "Dandy In The Underworld", the release continued the momentum generated by the band's late-career revival.. A

1977
Mar 11, 19774 min read


T. Rex (November 1, 1975) – Marc's Christmas Bop Single: UK
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 Although label artwork was prepared and release plans were evidently advanced, the single was ultimately withdrawn before any commercial pressing took place.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

1973
Nov 1, 19753 min read


T. Rex (August 9, 1975 Chart Peak) “New York City” / “Chrome Sitar” – Single 7" UK
A punchy, funky glam-rock single from T. Rex’s later period, “New York City” captured Marc Bolan’s love for the Big Apple with a strong groove and infectious energy. Released during the band’s mid-70s phase, it peaked at No.15 on the UK chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Date: June 20, 1975 Catalogue: MARC 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “New York City” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Chrome Sitar” Written by: Marc Bola

1975
Aug 8, 19752 min read


T. Rex (July 12, 1975 Chart Entry) “New York City” / “Chrome Sitar” – Single 7" UK
A punchy, funky glam-rock single from T. Rex’s later period, “New York City” captured Marc Bolan’s love for the Big Apple with a strong groove and infectious energy. Released during the band’s mid-70s phase, it entered the UK chart on July 12, 1975 and peaked at No.15. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Date: June 20, 1975 Catalogue: MARC 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “New York City” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Chrome Si

1975
Jul 11, 19752 min read


T. Rex (June 20, 1975) - “New York City” / “Chrome Sitar” Single: UK
A punchy, funky glam-rock single from T. Rex’s later period, “New York City” captured Marc Bolan’s love for the Big Apple with a strong groove and infectious energy. Released during the band’s mid-70s phase, it reached No.15 on the UK chart. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Date: June 20, 1975 Catalogue: MARC 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “New York City” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Chrome Sitar” Written by: Marc Bolan

1975
Jun 19, 19752 min read


Marc Bolan And T. Rex (January 28, 1974) – Teenage Dream b/w Satisfaction Pony Single: UK
Released on January 28, 1974 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label through EMI Records, Teenage Dream marked a significant moment in Marc Bolan's career. The single became the first release credited to Marc Bolan And T. Rex, rather than simply T. Rex, reflecting Bolan's increasing desire to place himself at the centre of the band's identity. Issued as catalogue number MARC 7, the single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. Although no longer achieving the chart heights of T. Rex's p

1974
Jan 28, 19744 min read


T. Rex (July 1973) “The Groover” / “Midnight” – Single 7" Denmark
"The Groover" is a high-energy glam rock single that marked the end of T. Rex’s unbroken run of UK Top 10 hits. Released as a standalone non-album single on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, it reached No.4 in the UK — still a strong success but signalling the beginning of a commercial softening as newer glam acts like Slade and David Bowie dominated the charts. It remains a fan favourite for its crunching riff and infectious groove. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label:

1973
Jun 30, 19733 min read


T. Rex (June 1, 1973) - The Groover / Midnight Single: UK
"The Groover" is a high-energy glam rock single that marked the end of T. Rex’s unbroken run of UK Top 10 hits. Released as a standalone non-album single on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, it reached No.4 in the UK — still a strong success but signalling the beginning of a commercial softening as newer glam acts like Slade and David Bowie dominated the charts. It remains a fan favourite for its crunching riff and infectious groove. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label:

1973
May 31, 19733 min read


T. Rex (December 1, 1972) “Solid Gold Easy Action” / “Born to Boogie” – Single 7" UK
T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.

1973
Feb 17, 19732 min read


T. Rex (5 May 1972) “Metal Guru”/“Lady”/ “Thunderwing” – Single 7" UK
“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” /

1972
May 4, 19726 min read
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