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Marc Bolan (July 21, 1973) Cover Feature – PopsWop Magazine

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1973
Jul 20, 1973
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The July 21, 1973 edition of PopsWop Magazine features a striking close-up portrait of Marc Bolan on the cover.

Publication: PopsWop

Date: July 21, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

Location: UK Section: Front Cover

THE STORY

The cover shows a dramatic close-up of Marc Bolan, with teasers for other features including Suzi Quatro, Marty Kristian, and Andy Mackay.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This cover was published during the height of T. Rextasy. PopsWop was a popular British teen music magazine that regularly featured glam rock stars.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Magazine cover feature Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Glamorous, iconic

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold “POPSWOP” masthead

  • Large close-up photo of Marc Bolan

  • Teasers for Suzi Quatro, Marty Kristian, Andy Mackay, and more

  • Classic early-1970s teen magazine cover design

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  • July 20, 1973 Bravo “Jetzt machen T. Rex ihre Hits in München” studio feature

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SOURCES

  • PopsWop Magazine, July 21, 1973

All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.























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Chris Likestorock
Chris Likestorock
Jul 21

Remember this publication well; it’s great for pictures to adorn your bedroom walls.

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