Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror article celebrates Sweet’s “Blockbuster” as a glam‑rock triumph of simplicity — a Number One single powered by just two chords, a fuzz box, and a flair for theatrical excess.

The *New Musical Express* British Singles Chart for the week published on **January 27, 1973** captured a pivotal moment in early‑’70s pop and glam. With Sweet’s “Blockbuster” taking the top spot and David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” close behind, the chart reflected the peak of glam‑rock dominance, alongside soul, MOR, and emerging rock crossovers. Compiled from sales up to Tuesday, January 23, the listing remains one of the most iconic snapshots of the era. Publication: New Mu

A classic full-page NME chart rundown for the week ending Tuesday, January 23, 1973, showing the British singles and albums charts alongside their US counterparts. The page captures the exact snapshot of pop and rock dominance in early 1973, with glam, soul, and singer-songwriter hits battling for supremacy. This January 27, 1973 NME chart edition perfectly reflects the vibrant, transitional sound of the post-glam dawn, where Sweet, Bowie, Slade, and emerging US stars jostled

A vibrant BRAVO cover capturing the full colour, full‑volume energy of early‑’70s German pop culture — spotlighting Sweet’s Brian Connolly in peak glam splendour as the magazine teases TV favourites, competitions and teen‑culture features. BRAVO (Germany) Date: January 18, 1973 Format: Cover feature A moment of glitter, teen‑mag excitement and continental glam‑rock fever. 📰 Key Highlights • Brian Connolly of Sweet featured prominently on the cover • Issue promotes the “20

A punchy UK trade‑press advert announcing Sweet’s new single “Wig‑Wam Bam” — a bold, bubble‑glam statement positioning the band as one of Britain’s most unstoppable hit‑making machines of 1972. Publication: UK Press (Advert) Date: 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of glam‑pop confidence, chart momentum and Chinnichap firepower. 📰 Key Highlights • Promotion of Sweet’s new single “Wig‑Wam Bam” • Strong emphasis on the band’s hit streak following “Little Willy” and “Popp

A bold, joyful celebration of Sweet’s 1972 Otto win — glam‑rock energy captured in full colour.

A month of chart movement, glam‑rock ascendance, and cross‑continental hits — BRAVO’s Musicbox captures it all.

In early 1972, British pop weekly *Record Mirror* ran this revealing two-page spread on Sweet as part of their series on rising pop acts. While the band was riding high on the success of hits like “Co-Co,” drummer Mick Tucker gave a surprisingly frank interview about the fear, pressure, and insecurity lurking behind the glittery glam image.

A one‑page Melody Maker singles column included a brief notice for the Sweet’s new release “Poppa Joe,” presented as part of the week’s pop‑market roundup. Though not given extended commentary, the track was positioned within the paper’s ongoing coverage of Sweet’s rise from bubblegum‑leaning singles to more confident chart contenders. Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 22, 1972 Format: One‑page single review Writer: Chris Welch A moment of early‑’70s bubblegum‑to‑gla

The Sweet’s first major UK hit — bubblegum pop before the glam storm.