Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 14, 1970) “A Beard of Stars” Album Advertisement – Melody Maker

The March 14, 1970 edition of Melody Maker features a promotional advert for Tyrannosaurus Rex’s new album A Beard of Stars, showcasing the duo’s mystical acoustic folk-rock sound.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: March 14, 1970

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Album Advertisement

THE STORY 

The advert displays striking portraits of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took, promoting their latest stereo album on Regal Zonophone. It highlights the poetic, imaginative style that defined the band’s early work.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

A Beard of Stars was the final album released under the Tyrannosaurus Rex name. It marked the end of their acoustic psychedelic folk period and laid the groundwork for the electric glam transformation into T. Rex later that year.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Album promotional advertisement Era: 1970 (Tyrannosaurus Rex acoustic era)

Tone: Artistic, mystical Photography: Dual atmospheric portraits of Bolan and Took

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “TYRANNOSAURUS REX – A BEARD OF STARS” headline

• Large black & white portraits of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took

• Album details: Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1013, stereo

• EMI / Essex Music credits

RELATED MATERIAL

• Early Tyrannosaurus Rex acoustic era entries (1968–1970)

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SOURCES

• Melody Maker, March 14, 1970

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