T. Rex (1972) “T.Rex Special” Disco 45 – Magazine Special
- T.Rex
- Nov 30, 1972
- 2 min read
A dedicated 16-page special issue of Disco 45 magazine devoted entirely to Marc Bolan and T. Rex, featuring their life story, photos, and fan-focused content at the height of their early success.
Publication: Disco 45
Date: 1972
Country: United Kingdom Location: London
Section: Special Edition / Fan Magazine
THE STORY
The special presents the complete Marc Bolan / T. Rex story in words and pictures, covering their rise, stage performances, fashion, and hits. It includes a strong promotional note for the regular Disco 45 Songbook monthly magazine and highlights Bolan as the most wanted pop star of the time.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Released during the explosive early phase of T. Rextasy, this fan-oriented special catered to the dedicated young audience hungry for photos and stories about their idol. Disco 45 was a low-cost monthly that combined song lyrics with glamour shots and features.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Dedicated artist special edition Era: 1972 (T. Rex early Glam breakthrough)
Tone: Fan-celebratory, enthusiastic Photography: Multiple black & white and colour photos of Marc Bolan and the band
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold “T.REX featuring MARC BOLAN” cover with green design
“16 PAGES OF FAB PICS • LIFE STORY • STAR GUIDE FOR MARC & MICKEY”
Large portrait photos and collage-style layout
Text extract praising Bolan as the ultimate pop star and promoting the regular Disco 45 Songbook
RELATED MATERIAL
March 3, 1973 Melody Maker “The Godfathers of Rock”
March 10, 1973 Melody Maker “Tanx for the memory” album review
March 11, 1973 BRAVO Essen concert review
April 7, 1973 Popswop Marc Bolan cover
April 14, 1973 Sounds “Born to Boogie” film advert
For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.
SOURCES
Disco 45 T.Rex Special, 1972
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