Released on 14 May 1982 (catalogue CHERRY 39), this single brings together “The Wizard” on the A-side with “Beyond the Risin’ Sun” and “Rings of Fortune” on the B-side. It arrived nearly eight years after Bolan’s tragic death and sadly failed to chart, remaining a cult collectors’ item. A misprinted variant also exists with completely blank/white spaces where the imagery should be. This release stands as a loving tribute to Bolan’s pre-T.Rex acoustic folk-rock magic, packaged

Released on November 19, 1965 by Decca Records, "The Wizard" was Marc Bolan's debut commercial single and one of the earliest releases issued under his adopted stage name. Arriving during his pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex years, the record showcased Bolan's emerging songwriting style, blending folk, fantasy and mystical imagery that would later become central to his work. The single paired "The Wizard" with "Beyond The Risin' Sun", both written by Bolan. Although the release was not

This rare Decca advance test recording acetate documents an exceptionally early stage in Marc Bolan's recording career. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the acetate preserves three songs associated with Bolan's formative recording activities during 1965. Unlike the previously documented single-sided Decca acetates, this example combines three recordings on a single 8-inch double-sided acetate. As a result, it represents one of the mo

These rare Decca advance test recording acetates document an important phase in Mark Feld's early recording career before the adoption of the Marc Bolan name. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the recordings preserve some of the earliest known professionally recorded performances associated with the future T. Rex leader. Three songs are associated with these September 1965 acetate sessions: "The Wizard", "Beyond The Risin' Sun" and "T

This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate represents one of the earliest known recordings associated with Marc Bolan's professional career. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the disc survives as an important artefact from Bolan's pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex period. Unlike the Decca advance test recordings from the same period, this example was cut on an EMIDISC recording blank and contains a single recording of "The Wizard". The handwritten la