The 1985 K-Tel compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy entered the UK Albums Chart on May 4, 1985, quickly climbing to No. 5 and spending 20 weeks on the chart, becoming a major commercial success for T. Rex’s glam rock hits. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover

A popular 1985 K-Tel double LP compilation Best Of The 20th Century Boy bringing together many of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s biggest glam rock hits, serving as an accessible retrospective for fans in the mid-1980s. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan and T. Rex Title: Best Of The 20th Century Boy Date: April 1985 Label: K-Tel Format / Type: Double LP Vinyl Compilation (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: NE 1297 TRACK LIST Side 1 The Groover Jeepster Dream

The June 18, 1983 edition of the Daily Mirror reports on the Marc Bolan fan club’s continued efforts to keep his music alive, including their acquisition of recording rights and new reissues on the “Marc On Wax” label. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 18, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music News THE STORY The article highlights the dedication of the Marc Bolan fan club six years after his death. It mentions their new “Marc On Wax” label, the re-re

A two‑page Circus Magazine tribute to Marc Bolan, published on August 7 1979, revisiting the legacy of the T. Rex frontman two years after his death. The layout pairs a dynamic performance photograph with a stark portrait, capturing both the flamboyance and introspection of Bolan’s glam‑rock persona.

A popular 1979 EMI “greatest hits” compilation featuring T. Rex’s biggest glam anthems, released on both vinyl LP and cassette formats with iconic leopard-print cover imagery of Marc Bolan. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Solid Gold T.Rex Date: June 1979 Label: EMI Format / Type: LP Vinyl & Cassette Compilation Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: LP: NUT 5 / OC 054-99 592 Cassette: TC-NUT 5 / OC 254-99 592 TRACK LIST Side A 20th Century Boy Groover New York City I Love T

A fun, upbeat boogie-rock single from T. Rex’s mid-70s period, “I Love To Boogie” captured Marc Bolan’s playful energy and rock ’n’ roll roots. It peaked at No.13 on the UK Singles Chart July 17, 1976. Label: T. Rex / EMI Date: June 11, 1976 Catalogue: MARC 14 Format: 7" Single Country: UK A-Side: “I Love To Boogie” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Baby Boomerang” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti (credited to Marc Bolan on release) TRAC

This Bravo magazine feature, published on July 15, 1976, presents a striking transformation of Marc Bolan, the British glam‑rock icon of T. Rex fame. The headline reads „Ob Ihr’s glaubt oder nicht! Das ist Marc Bolan“ — “Whether you believe it or not! This is Marc Bolan.” The article contrasts Bolan’s earlier glitter‑rock image with his new, more refined look, captured in a dramatic black‑and‑white portrait that dominates the page. Publication: Bravo Magazine (Munich, Germany

Iconic front cover of Record Mirror featuring Marc Bolan in dramatic pose, plus interior feature with the headline “Bolan Marc III (or was it IV?) Confessions of a forgotten Roller”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 2-Page Feature Title: Bolan Marc III (or was it IV?) THE STORY The vibrant cover shows Bolan with expressive hand gestures against a purple background, promoting stories on Bob Marley, Thin Lizzy, and a compet

A fun, upbeat boogie-rock single from T. Rex’s mid-70s period, “I Love To Boogie” captured Marc Bolan’s playful energy and rock ’n’ roll roots. It entered the UK Singles Chart on June 19, 1976. Label: T. Rex / EMI Date: June 11, 1976 Catalogue: MARC 14 Format: 7" Single Country: UK A-Side: “I Love To Boogie” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Baby Boomerang” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti (credited to Marc Bolan on release) TRACK LIST S

On June 18 1976, T. Rex recorded a version of “I Love To Boogie” at BBC Studio 4, Maida Vale, London, for The David Hamilton Show. The track was broadcast multiple times across late June and July 1976. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: T. Rex (Marc Bolan) Studio: BBC Studio 4, Maida Vale, London Recorded: Friday, June 18 1976 Show: The David Hamilton Show (BBC Radio 1) Broadcast Dates: 28 June – 2 July 1976 5 – 9 July 1976 26 – 30 July 1976 THE STORY By mid-1976, Marc B