T. Rex (April 7, 1973) “Marc Bolan Cover” Popswop – Magazine Cover

The April 7, 1973 edition of Popswop (No.27) features Marc Bolan on the front cover in a striking colour photograph, capturing him mid-performance in a sparkly pink jacket.

Publication: Popswop

Date: April 7, 1973

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Front Cover

THE STORY

The vibrant cover shows Marc Bolan looking upwards with an intense expression, surrounded by colourful teasers about pop stars, fashion, dreams, and other features including David Bowie, Roy Wood, and more.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Early 1973 Teen pop magazines like Popswop frequently put Marc Bolan on the cover to appeal to their young readership, reflecting his enormous popularity as a glam rock pin-up idol.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Magazine cover feature

Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Colourful, exciting, teen-oriented Photography: Large full-colour action portrait of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “POPSWOP” logo across the top

• Large central photo of Marc Bolan in a sparkly pink jacket

• Multiple teaser headlines about models, dreams, David Bowie, Roy Wood, and more

• Issue details (No.27, 5p) and typical early-70s pop magazine design

RELATED MATERIAL

• November 17, 1973 Melody Maker “Truck On (Tyke)” single advert

• November 24, 1973 Music Star “We Meet The New Marc At Last!!” cover

• December 22, 1973 Melody Maker “Truck Off” tour advertisement

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SOURCES

• Popswop, April 7, 1973

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