T. Rex (May 20, 1978) Crimson Moon / Jason B. Sad Single Advert - NME

A full-page monochrome advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) dated May 20, 1978, promoting T. Rex’s new double A-side single “Crimson Moon” / “Jason B. Sad”.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: New Musical Express (NME)

Date: May 20, 1978

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Page 20 – Advertisement

Title: T. Rex – Crimson Moon / Jason B. Sad

THE STORY

This advert announces T. Rex’s latest double A-side single and features a striking image of Marc Bolan seated cross-legged with his guitar. It includes a special mail-away offer for a free limited-edition colour poster, available from EMI Records Ltd, Manchester Square, London W1 (offer closes June 1).

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By May 1978, this release represented one of the final T. Rex singles promoted during Marc Bolan’s lifetime (or immediately posthumously). The advert reflects a return to EMI promotional channels and showcases Bolan’s enduring image as both rock icon and pop star, while the free poster offer was a classic late-1970s fan engagement tactic.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Promotion for T. Rex double A-side single “Crimson Moon” / “Jason B. Sad”

Era: 1978 – Late T. Rex period

Tone: Commercial and reflective

Photography: Marc Bolan portrait seated with electric guitar

Audience: NME readers and T. Rex collectors

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