A collector-focused re-release of T. Rex’s 1972 glam-rock classic, issued as a striking picture disc by Demon Records.

A collector-focused re-release of T. Rex’s 1972 glam-rock classic, issued as a striking picture disc by Demon Records.

A festive T. Rex promotional page celebrates the Christmas season with advertisements for the band's December Sundown concerts, the release of Born To Boogie, the current album The Slider, and the new single Solid Gold Easy Action, presenting Marc Bolan's world as a complete multimedia phenomenon at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: December 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 22–23, 1972 THE STORY Presented under the headline “Hap

This extensive album review examines T. Rex and The Slider during the height of Marc Bolan's success. Writer David Sterritt concentrates on Bolan's distinctive songwriting, imagery and electric sound, presenting T. Rex as music built around fantasy, deliberately unusual language and the powerful pull of amplified guitars. Publication: Salisbury Evening Post Date: November 30, 1972 Country: United States Written by David Sterritt of the Christian Science Monitor News Service,

This substantial feature by Robert Hilburn examines Marc Bolan’s determination to establish T. Rex in the United States following the group’s first major American tour. Bolan discusses the difficulty of transferring his extraordinary British success to America, his musical roots, the changing T. Rex sound and his desire to earn respect without becoming what he calls a “hip David Cassidy". Publication: The Houston Chronicle Date: November 26, 1972 Country: United States Under

This substantial feature by Robert Hilburn examines Marc Bolan’s determination to establish T. Rex in the United States following the group’s first major American tour. Bolan discusses the difficulty of transferring his extraordinary British success to America, his musical roots, the changing T. Rex sound and his desire to earn respect without becoming what he calls a “hip David Cassidy". Publication: The Home News Date: November 26, 1972 Country: United States Published unde

Marc Bolan graces the cover of Disco magazine as the publication responds to growing criticism directed at the T. Rex frontman. The cover boldly declares that despite the attacks from critics and detractors, Bolan remains one of the biggest figures in British popular music. Publication: Disc Publication Date: November 11, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: November 1972 This issue of Disco places Marc Bolan prominently on the cover beneath the headline: "Marc Bolan – Th

This Vieux Carre Courier feature examines the emerging glam-rock movement and places T. Rex and Marc Bolan at its centre alongside David Bowie, Roxy Music and Silverhead. The article discusses image, sexuality and theatrical presentation within the new British rock scene, while assessing The Slider and describing Bolan as one of the movement's leading figures. Publication: Vieux Carre Courier Date: November 10, 1972 Country: United States Published in the newspaper's “Records

This is another syndicated printing of the same Robert Hilburn article we identified in the Houston Chronicle and The Home News. This Newsday version is shorter and appears under a third headline, “T. Rex Between Two Worlds.”. This Newsday printing of Robert Hilburn’s feature examines T. Rex’s struggle to translate Marc Bolan’s extraordinary British success into an equally strong American following. Bolan discusses the difficult position of T. Rex between teenage pop and the

This Melody Maker live review examines T. Rex's appearance at Los Angeles' Civic Auditorium during the band's 1972 North American tour. While recognising Marc Bolan's star quality and the enthusiasm of dedicated fans, the reviewer suggests that the group still faced challenges in translating the full force of Bolanmania to American audiences. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Still Mighty Hard For Marc...", the review