August 9, 1969:

The single "King of the Rumbling Spires" by Tyrannosaurus Rex entered the UK Singles Chart at number 44. The single was notable for being the band's first to feature an electric guitar; it charted for just one week.

Vintage test pressing of "King of the Rumbling Spires" by Tyrannosaurus Rex, released by Regal Zonophone in the UK on July 25, 1969. Image taken from John Peel's personal collection put up for auction in 2025