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Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 25, 1969) – King Of The Rumbling Spires / Do You Remember Single UK: 7"
Released on July 25, 1969, King Of The Rumbling Spires was the final Tyrannosaurus Rex single to feature the partnership of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took. Issued on Regal Zonophone under catalogue number RZ 3022, the record marked the closing chapter of the original Tyrannosaurus Rex line-up before Took's departure from the group. The single represented a noticeable departure from the duo's earlier acoustic folk-based recordings and hinted at the harder-edged direction B

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 24, 19694 min read


T. Rex (1969) – Pewter Suitor 7-Inch Acetate With Handwritten Label By Marc Bolan Memorabilia
An original 7-inch acetate pressing of the 1969 T. Rex single Pewter Suitor. The acetate features London Disc-Cutting labels with the track title written in blue biro and personal handwritten notes in red felt pen attributed to Marc Bolan. The inscription was written for broadcaster John Peel, with the acetate being one of a number of records reportedly sent to him with personal messages from Marc Bolan during the late 1960s. The handwritten annotations provide a rare survivi

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan 16, 19694 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (January 17, 1969) “Pewter Suitor” / “War Lord Of The Royal Crocodiles” – Single 7" UK
Released on January 17, 1969, Pewter Suitor was the fourth UK single by Tyrannosaurus Rex and followed the group's growing success on Regal Zonophone. Issued during the prolific period between the release of the band's first two albums, the single showcased Marc Bolan's continuing development as a songwriter and lyricist. Although the record did not enter the UK Singles Chart, it remains a key release from the duo's early period and is regarded as one of the more distinctive

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan 16, 19693 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (August 23, 1968) – "One Inch Rock" b/w "Salamanda Palaganda" Single UK: 7"
Released on August 23, 1968, "One Inch Rock" became Tyrannosaurus Rex's first UK chart hit and helped introduce Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took to a wider audience. Issued on Regal Zonophone, the single captured the group's distinctive blend of acoustic folk, fantasy imagery and unconventional song structures that set them apart from other British acts of the period. The release climbed to No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for seven weeks. Its succes

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Aug 22, 19683 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (April 19, 1968) – Debora(h) / Child Star Single UK: 7"
Released on April 19, 1968, Debora(h) was the debut single by Tyrannosaurus Rex and marked the first official release by Marc Bolan's new duo project with Steve Peregrin Took. Issued on Regal Zonophone, the record introduced listeners to the distinctive acoustic sound, whimsical lyrics and mystical imagery that would soon become synonymous with Tyrannosaurus Rex. The single represented a dramatic departure from Bolan's earlier solo recordings, establishing a unique musical id

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 18, 19684 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (1968) – Chateau In Virginia Waters Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an unreleased Marc Bolan recording from the period immediately preceding the formation of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Produced by Joe Boyd and recorded at Sound Techniques Studio in Chelsea, London, the acetate survives as an important artefact from Bolan's transitional late-1960s period. The surviving disc is particularly noteworthy because the label contains handwritten annotations and illustrations created by Marc Bolan himself. A un

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan 1, 19682 min read
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