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Marc Bolan (June 1972) Hard On Love Album UK: LP (Test Pressing)
A rare original Track Records test pressing of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love, later released in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves, features previously unheard material and offers a fascinating glimpse into Bolan’s history from John Peel’s personal collection. The album was involved in a 1972 court injunction by Bolan to prevent its release. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: T

1972
May 31, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan (1972) – Hard On Love Unreleased LP Acetate With Legal Paperwork Memorabilia
An original Pye Records advanced promotion acetate for the unreleased Marc Bolan album Hard On Love. The acetate is handwritten with the title Hard On Love and Marc Bolan's name, with catalogue references 2406 101 A and 2406 101 B appearing on the respective labels. The lot also includes original legal documentation relating to proceedings between Marc Bolan and Track Records Ltd. The accompanying paperwork consists of copies of affidavits associated with the dispute, adding

Marc Bolan
May 31, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan / John’s Children (October 26, 1971) – “Desdemona” Various Tracks Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo
This brief Lincolnshire Echo review looks back at Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex period through Various Tracks, a Track Records compilation bringing together recordings by four artists. The clipping specifically highlights John’s Children performing Bolan’s composition “Desdemona”, alongside recordings by Arthur Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Thunderclap Newman. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 26, 1971 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review examines the Track Records com

1971
Oct 25, 19712 min read


John's Children (October 6, 1967) – "Go Go Girl" b/w "Jagged Time Lapse" Single: UK
Released on October 6, 1967 by Track Record, "Go Go Girl" was the final single issued by John's Children and is notable for featuring an A-side written by Marc Bolan after his departure from the group.Although Bolan had already left John's Children by the time of release, his influence remained significant. "Go Go Girl" was adapted from a Bolan composition that he would later revisit under the title "Mustang Ford" on Tyrannosaurus Rex's debut album My People Were Fair And Had

John's Children
Oct 5, 19673 min read


John's Children (July 14, 1967) – “Come And Play With Me In The Garden” / “Sara, Crazy Child” Single: UK
This single by John's Children appeared in the United Kingdom during July 1967 on the Track Record label under catalogue number 604005. One source lists the release date as the fourteenth of that month while another places it on the twenty-first. The disc was issued in a hurry following the withdrawal of an earlier Marc Bolan-composed track titled Midsummer Nights Scene. Musically the A-side amounts to little more than a reworking of a previous John's Children B-side called R

John's Children
Jul 13, 19673 min read
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