Released in the UK on November 29, 1974, David Essex’s “Stardust,” backed with “Miss Sweetness,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on CBS Records (S CBS 2828 / 2828). Written by Essex and produced, arranged, and orchestrated by Jeff Wayne for Jeff Wayne Music, the track served as the theme for the film *Stardust*, the sequel to *That’ll Be the Day*. A shimmering glam‑pop ballad with cinematic sweep, it entered the UK Singles Chart on November 30, 1974, eventually peaking at N