David Bowie (June 30, 1973) “Aladdin Sane” No. 1 UK Album – NME Charts

The June 30, 1973 edition of New Musical Express charts shows David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane at No. 1 on the British Albums Chart.

Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: June 30, 1973

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Charts

THE STORY

The British Albums Chart lists Aladdin Sane by David Bowie at the top spot, with other notable entries including Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and Slade. The page also shows the British Singles Chart and US charts.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This chart position marks a major commercial peak for Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust era. Aladdin Sane was his second UK No. 1 album, confirming his status as one of Britain’s biggest rock stars in 1973.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Weekly chart publication Era: 1973 (Ziggy Stardust / Aladdin Sane era)

Tone: Factual, celebratory (for fans) Photography: Chart layout with no specific artist photo on this page

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• “NME Charts” header

• British Albums Chart with Aladdin Sane at No. 1

• British Singles Chart (Rubber Bullets at No. 1)

• US Singles and Albums Charts for comparison

RELATED MATERIAL

• June 18, 1972 Daily News “David Bowie: The Elvis of the Seventies”

• June 15, 1974 Melody Maker Bowie scene feature

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• NME, June 30, 1973

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