T. Rex (1972) “T.Rex Special” Disco 45 – Magazine Special

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.

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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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