T. Rex – (1972) The Slider Signed Cover Album: LP
This memorabilia item consists of a copy of T. Rex's classic album The Slider bearing a Marc Bolan autograph in blue ink on the front cover. The signature was accompanied by supporting provenance in the form of a printed email from writer and broadcaster Spencer Leigh.
According to the accompanying statement, Leigh interviewed Marc Bolan during an appearance at Southport Theatre in 1976. At the request of friend Pete Rimmer, he took along a copy of The Slider for Bolan to sign.
MEMORABILIA TYPE: Signed Album Cover
ARTIST: Marc Bolan / T. Rex
ITEM: The Slider (BLN.5001)
The inclusion of the supporting correspondence provides additional context for the autograph and links the signing to a documented public appearance during the final years of Bolan's career.
"I interviewed Marc Bolan when he appeared at Southport Theatre in 1976. My friend Pete Rimmer asked me to take along a Bolan album of his to be signed. I can confirm that is Marc Bolan's signature."
ITEM DETAILS
Artist: T. Rex
Title: The Slider
Catalogue Number: BLN.5001
Signature: Marc Bolan (blue ink)
Accompanied by provenance statement from Spencer Leigh
SALE INFORMATION
Auction House: Omega Auctions
Sold Date: April 22, 2026
Sale Price: £512.00
SOURCE
Omega Auctions / WorthPoint sale archive.
COLLECTOR'S NOTES
Signed copies of major T. Rex releases remain highly desirable among collectors, particularly when accompanied by supporting provenance. The Slider is one of the most recognisable albums in the T. Rex catalogue, making authenticated signed examples especially appealing.
The combination of Marc Bolan's autograph and the accompanying statement connecting the signature to a 1976 appearance at Southport Theatre creates an attractive and well-documented piece of T. Rex memorabilia.
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