T. Rex (May 13, 1972) "The REX Records" - NME

Nick Logan compiles a comprehensive guide to Marc Bolan’s journey from underground folk to glam rock superstardom.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pages 8–9 – Special Feature

THE STORY This two-page spread, compiled by Nick Logan, is a detailed survey of Marc Bolan’s entire recorded history up to that point. It covers his early work with Tyrannosaurus Rex through to the breakthrough electric T. Rex hits, listing key albums and singles with commentary on his evolution. The feature celebrates Bolan as “the biggest phenomenon since the Beatles.”

CONTEXT & NOTES

May 1972 was the absolute peak of T. Rextasy. With Electric Warrior still dominating the charts and “Metal Guru” on the way, NME dedicated significant space to documenting Bolan’s rapid rise, helping fans understand the full arc of his career from acoustic mystic to glam icon.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: In-depth career discography / survey of Marc Bolan’s recordings

Era: 1972 – Peak T. Rextasy

Tone: Analytical and celebratory Photography: Black-and-white portrait of Marc Bolan with guitar Audience: Serious T. Rex fans and NME readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A two-page NME spread with the headline “A comprehensive NME survey of the historic recordings which led Marc Bolan toward the present-day T. Rex sound”. Page 8 includes singles reviews, while Page 9 features the full timeline compiled by Nick Logan with album and single details.

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