MARC BOLAN The Wizard / Beyond The Risin' Sun 7" T.REX

	£		277
	$		367

For sale here is a ULTRA rare  ...DEBUT SINGLE 7" (especially in this condition) by MARC BOLAN called " THE WIZARD / BEYOND THE RISIN'SUN " and is an ORIGINAL 1965 UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press DECCA label...THIS 7" SINGLE IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE.... THIS IS DEFINATELY MARC BOLAN's RAREST 7" SINGLE EVER!!!! AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS 7" SINGLE IS IN STUNNING CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1965 1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS DECCA LABEL. 1st PRESS  MATRIXES AND 1st PRESS DECCA DEMONSTRATION COPY COMPANY SLEEVE ...THIS 7" SINGLE IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL DECCA UK  1st pressing from 1965 and is in STUNNING condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is F. 12288 the 1st press DECCA label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK 1st Press DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE COPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Labels are the sensational dark blue DECCA  format in near mint condition!!!. With the silver DECCA logo above the central holes, on both labels to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. Has some ultra light spindle wear but  NO damage of any kind. NO graffiti , NO rips NO tears, and in near mint condition.!!!(under closer inspection of A. side label has very slight nick and 148 stamped to the right of , possibly a demo stamping . see pictures)

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks, NO scratches or scuffs and absolutley NO blemishes whatsoever!!!!!  only possibly 1 of the tiniest faintest wispy lines are visible whatsoever!!!. A remarkable visual and impossible to locate  in this in this condition! and would therefore grade as very near as mint!!! (other than this ultra light faint line would easily grade as mint!!!!)

Sleeve

First issue decca orange and white company sleeve is in excellent ++ condition!!.The sleeve is a Fantastic collectors item . This is a fine example of this sensational DECCA  classic  and would easily grade as excellent++

Matrix Numbers  DRF-36707-TI-IC   DRF-36708-TI-IC

Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld;[1] 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977), was an English singer, songwriter and guitarist whose hit singles, fashion sensibilities and stage presence with T.Rex in the early 1970s helped cultivate the glam rock era, though he preferred to call his music Cosmic Rock, and made him one of the most recognisable stars in British music.

Forming his first “group” in 1959, along with schoolmate and later ‘60’s teenage singing star Helen Shapiro, and Stephen Gould, who also enjoyed ‘60’s chart success himself, he called it “Suzie And The Hula-Hoops”. Rehearsals were held in the front rooms of their homes and two public performances were given, one at a local cafe and the other at a local school.

Unfortunately these appear to have been the sum achievement of the band and it subsequently disbanded. Down, but not out, Marc then shifted his focus on to his appearance and clothes and he soon became known as “The Face” around his locality. Sporting an impressive wardrobe of sharp suits and expensive shoes it wasn’t long before the media noticed him, fascinated by the newly emerging Mod Movement. In 1962 the top men’s magazine “Town” interviewed Marc and his fellow Mod friends for an in-depth article, but it was Marc who came through as the main subject with a number of photographs of him liberally illustrating the pages.

This fascination with his image stayed with him and Marc enjoyed the prestige that came with being the coolest lad around his locale, a situation that only changed when the family later upped sticks and moved to Summerstown. However, Marc’s sights were still firmly set on a musical career and in 1963 he reputedly met up with record producer Joe Meek in an attempt to launch his singing career. Although a record deal did not result a very scratchy acetate of a song called “Mrs Jones” has since been discovered and, although it boasts distinctly Bolan style vocals, documentary evidence that it is indeed Marc has not been discovered- yet! If it is ever proved that it is Marc’s vocals then the subject names of his two earliest recordings – Jones and Gloria- are an eerie and spooky coincidence in the light of later developments…………………

The following year, 1964, Marc carried out some modelling work for Littlewood's catalogue and for a brochure for menswear retailers John Temple. He is reported as saying that he was also a cutout model for the John Temple shop window displays too. Later that same year, Marc secured his first proper demo recording session, details for which are scant, and a second in January 1965, when takes of “Blowin' In The Wind” and “The Road I'm On (Gloria)” were recorded. It is around this time that Marc assumed the name Toby Tyler (possibly taken from a Disney film of the same name) and it is this name that appeared on the acetate and master tapes.

Yet again a recording deal was not forthcoming and the recordings were consigned to the “No” pile until their eventual release some 30 years later. However, on February 16th 1965, Marc attended another demo session, this time for Columbia Records, but was unfortunately once again rejected for a record deal. His luck soon changed though as in August 1965 he was signed to Decca Records and his recording career started in earnest. His first proper recording session for Decca took place in September, where the songs “The Wizard”, “Beyond The Rising Sun” and “That's The Bag I'm In” were laid down. By now Marc was known as Marc Bolan and his first single, the atmospheric “The Wizard” b/w “Beyond The Rising Sun” was released in November that year. Supposedly written about a mystic whom Marc had encountered on his visit to France it was a commercial flop, despite several television appearances, including “Ready Steady Go”, to promote it as well as favourable critical reviews.

my records are condition graded visually in accordance with Record Collector's Grading System as follows:

MINT (M): Unplayed, pristine condition, often still sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in almost brand new condition with no apparent surface marks, full original vinyl lustre, and no deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items are in near perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and/or packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record obviously has been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and/or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and/or scratches. The cover and/or contents may suffer from folding, scuffing, spine-splits, major discolouration, etc.

+ or - indicates a grading in between the given categories

Postage and Packing: UK 2nd class £3.00 ; Europe airmail £4.00; ROW airmail £5.00 sent fully insured & signed for

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases as follows:

UK mainland: Price as quoted above for the first 7"  plus £1.00 for each additional 7"

Overseas: Price as quoted above for the first 7" plus £1.50 for each additional 7"

The above prices apply to a maximum combination of 4 x 7" records only. Purchasers of multiple items should await invoice before making payment. fully insured & signed for

Please note that, all my vinyl will be packed in proper mailers with at least 2 cardboard stiffeners for added protection to ensure that you will receive it in the same condition as despatched

Whilst I endeavour to dispatch items as quickly as possible after payment has been received and/or cleared, please allow up to 14 days for delivery (21 days if overseas) before reporting non-receipt. You will, however, nearly always receive your goods much quicker than this as I post-out at twice  a week, usually on a Tuesday and Friday. Items paid for by the Wednesday evening will normally catch that same week's dispatch; where payment has not been received by the Friday there may be an additional delay.

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Thanks for your interest and good luck bidding and/or buying!