On 30 August 1972, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, pre‑recorded their performance of “Children of the Revolution” at BBC Television Centre for upcoming Top of the Pops broadcasts. The session formed a key part of the promotional run‑up to the single’s release on 8 September 1972. The track appeared on three TOTP episodes that month: • 14 September — broadcast using the pre‑recorded studio performance • 21 September — the song played over the weekly chart rundown • 28 September — t

T. Rex’s classic glam rock album The Slider, released in the United States on August 19, 1972, featuring the hits “Metal Guru,” “Telegram Sam,” and “The Slider,” housed in a distinctive gatefold sleeve, un like the UK release RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: The Slider Date: August 19, 1972 (US Release) Label: Reprise Records Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: United States Catalogue: MS 2095 TRACK LIST Side A Metal Guru Mystic Lady Rock On T

The 6 August 1972 edition of The Baltimore Sun carries a short item on Marc Bolan’s recent visit to New York and the contrast between his British and American popularity. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1972 Country: United States The piece reports that Marc Bolan, leader of T. Rex, was recently in New York from London, vacationing and “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America,” according to an associate. It notes that in England Bolan is said to be as

The August 1972 issue of Hit Parader features Marc Bolan of T. Rex on the cover under the heading “T. Rex Flash,” with an interior interview and photographs. Publication: Hit Parader Date: August 1972 Country: United States The cover shows a circular photograph of Marc Bolan singing and playing guitar, surrounded by a colourful star design, with the text “Marc Bolan (T.Rex).” Inside, a full-page live shot of the band on stage is captioned “T. REX — they call it Rexmania in En

The August 2 1972 issue of Bravo presents a multi-page photo feature on T. Rex’s English tour, headed “BRAVO shows the very latest T. Rex showpiece: Marc’s role” and “Clear the road for the T. Rex boss!” Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1972 Country: Germany The feature follows Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn on a four-day tour of England in a ten-metre-long, eleven-ton luxury bus equipped with stereo, refrigerator and upholstered armchairs. Photographs show Marc reading newspa

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

The July 29, 1972 edition of Romeo Magazine features a striking psychedelic colour illustration of Marc Bolan in full glam attire. Publication: Romeo Magazine Date: July 29, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Artwork / Feature THE STORY The illustration shows Marc Bolan standing confidently with an acoustic guitar, dressed in a vibrant yellow and red outfit with flared trousers, set against a swirling psychedelic background with sun, clouds, and floral motifs.

The July 29, 1972 edition of Melody Maker features a review of T. Rex’s new album The Slider, praising it as an exceptionally good record. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 29, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Albums THE STORY The review highlights the album’s strong songs, Marc Bolan’s songwriting, and the band’s energetic sound. It notes the album’s social and sexual themes and calls it a solid follow-up to their previous work. CONTEXT AND NOTES This po

A 1972 newspaper advertisement from Sounds promoting the Music For Pleasure budget label’s release of T. Rex’s compilation album Ride A White Swan, one of seven LPs highlighted in the ad. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Ride A White Swan Date: July 22, 1972 (Advertisement) Label: Music For Pleasure Format / Type: LP Vinyl Compilation (Budget Release) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: TRACK LIST Side A Ride A White Swan Debora Child Star Cat Black (The W

A popular 1972 budget compilation on the Music For Pleasure label featuring key tracks from Tyrannosaurus Rex and early T. Rex, promoted as available now in the July 22, 1972 issue of Sounds magazine. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Ride A White Swan Date: July 22, 1972 Label: Music For Pleasure Format / Type: LP Vinyl Compilation Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: MFP 5214 TRACK LIST Side A Ride A White Swan Debora Child Star Cat Black (The Wizard’s Hat)