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 significant historical interest and provenance to the acetate. According to the auction description, the record was presented in excellent condition with only a few light surface marks visible on both sides.
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Unreleased Marc Bolan acetates rank among the most desirable pieces of T. Rex-related record memorabilia. This example is further enhanced by the inclusion of period legal documentation connected to Marc Bolan and Track Records Ltd., providing additional context to the era in which the acetate was created.
The combination of an unreleased album acetate and original legal paperwork makes this a particularly unusual archive piece, bringing together both recording history and music industry documentation in a single collection.
This represents Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love. Bolan placed an injunction preventing its release at the time, feeling the material did not represent him at the time (1972).
The material was later issued in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves.
ITEM DETAILS
FIELD | DETAILS |
Artist | Marc Bolan |
Title | Hard On Love |
Format | Advanced Promotion Acetate |
Record Company | Pye Records Ltd. |
Type | Unreleased LP Acetate |
Catalogue Reference | 2406 101 A / 2406 101 B |
Speed | 33⅓ rpm |
Additional Material | Original Legal Affidavits |
Related Parties | Marc Bolan and Track Records Ltd. |
Condition | Excellent, light surface marks |
Sold Date | July 29, 2025 |
Source | Omega Auctions |
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