David Bowie (June 15, 1974) – NME Charts – Diamond Dogs No.1 Album

The NME Charts page in the June 15, 1974 issue shows David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs holding the No.1 position on the UK Albums chart.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Charts (Page 50)

THE STORY

The charts list (week ending Tuesday, June 11, 1974) confirms David Bowie – Diamond Dogs at No.1 on the UK Albums chart. Also notable on the page: Sparks at No.2 with “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” on the Singles chart, and strong showings for Elton John, Paul McCartney & Wings, and others.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Diamond Dogs was Bowie’s first album after the dissolution of the Ziggy Stardust era. Reaching No.1 in the UK in June 1974 marked a major commercial success during his transition into a new musical phase.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Official NME Chart listing Era: 1974 (Diamond Dogs era) Tone: Factual / Chart update Photography: Clean typographic chart

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Diamond Dogs by David Bowie at No.1 on the UK Albums chart

• Sparks’ hit single at No.3 on the Singles chart

• Full Top 30 Singles and Albums (UK + US charts)

• Classic mid-1970s NME chart design

RELATED MATERIAL 

This chart page is from the same June 15, 1974 NME issue featuring the Buxton Festival advert (Mott the Hoople / The Faces), Elton John review, and Steve Harley feature.

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