Marc Bolan (June 16, 1972) “Jasper C. Debussy” – Maxi Single 7" UK Withdrawn

Track Records had planned to release “Jasper C. Debussy” as a maxi single on this date, but the release was withdrawn following court action by Marc. A few copies had already been sent to record shops and the music press, and two reviews were printed in 1972. (see belw)

The release did not materialize officilaay until June 7, 1974.

This special 7" featured three tracks and came in multiple striking sleeve variants, marking one of his final releases under the Marc Bolan name during the T. Rex era.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Marc Bolan

Label: Track

Date: June16, 1974

Catalogue: 

Format: 7" Maxi Single

Country: United Kingdom

A-Side: “Jasper C. Debussy”

B-Side: B1. Hippy Gumbo

B2. The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith

Written by: Marc Bolan

Produced by: Simon Napier-Bell

NME review excerpt from June 17, 1972, highlights Marc Bolan's "Jasper C. Debussy," lauding its vibrant, vintage appeal and predicting a top 5 breakthrough despite being an old, overlooked track.

Record Mirror review June 24, 1972

Back of a promotional sleeve featuring faded text and markings, highlighting "Marc Bolan" and detailing production by The E. J. Day Group, marketed by Polydor.

TRACK LIST

UK 7" Maxi Single (2094 013)

A. Jasper C. Debussy

B1. Hippy Gumbo

B2. The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• UK Commercial – 2094 013 (Multiple sleeve variants, including different “New Maxi” stickers and photo designs)

• UK Promo – White label promo version

THE STORY

This maxi single revived older Bolan material under the pseudonym “Jasper C. Debussy”. The A-side is a re-worked track with a distinctive vocal style, while the B-side features two earlier recordings. The release was presented as a special “maxi single” with eye-catching sleeves.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Released during a transitional period for Bolan, the single did not chart highly but has become a collectible item due to its multiple sleeve variants and the “New Maxi” promotion. The tracks were originally from the unreleased or vault material associated with The Beginning of Doves.

SOURCES

Discogs,

45cat,

45worlds,

Official Charts,

Wikipedia

'There Was A Time - Marc Bolan a Chronology' by Cliff McLenehan

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