Do Your Thing Thunderwing Advert: 1972

Bolan's Ballrooms Of Mars Poster Push

Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted a special double-sided T. Rex poster from Cauldron Promotions. One side featured a photograph of Marc Bolan; the other side showed photos of Marc and Mickey, plus Steve and Bill, along with "The Ballrooms of Mars" lyrics.

Originally published as a souvenir for T. Rex's recent "Autumn Tour", the poster was supplied folded (though could be dispatched rolled), with creases ironable. Colour: Magenta and White. Size: 20" x 30". Price: 30p each, or two for 50p (postage and packing 15p). Each order included a free illustrated poster catalogue (over 450 posters/prints). Trade inquiries welcome.

Advert Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: Melody Maker (UK).

Date: January 15, 1972.

Format: One-page poster advert.

Exact Text from the Advert

**DOUBLE-T. REX (A SPECIAL POSTER)**

now available ONLY from Cauldron Promotions

On one side (illus. below left) a photograph of Marc Bolan. On the other side (illus. below right) photographs of Marc and Mickey, and Steve and Bill. ALSO a poem, specially written by Marc, entitled "The Ballrooms of Mars". This poster was originally published as a souvenir for T. Rex's recent "Autumn Tour". Please note that this poster is supplied to us folded (although we will dispatch it to you rolled) but the creases can be ironed out if desired. COLOUR: Magenta and White. SIZE: 20" x 30". PRICE: 30p each, or TWO for 50p. (Postage and packing 15p.) With each order we will send a FREE copy of our illustrated poster catalogue (now listing OVER 450 different posters and prints). If required separately, catalogue price is 10p.

CAULDRON PROMOTIONS DAR 98 MILL LANE, LONDON, NW61PA (Trade inquiries welcome)

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