Slade (October 24, 1971) – “Coz I Luv You” UK Singles Chart Entry Chronicle

Oct 23, 1971

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The Official Singles Chart covering October 24-30, 1971 marked the chart debut of Slade’s “Coz I Luv You.” Entering at No. 26, the Polydor single began a 15-week chart run that would take Slade to No. 1 for four consecutive weeks, becoming the group’s first UK chart-topper.

Artist: Slade

Single: Coz I Luv You

Chart: Official Singles Chart

Chart Week: October 24-30, 1971

New Entry Position: No. 26

Peak Position: No. 1

Label: Polydor

Catalogue Number: 2058155

THE CHART STORY

“Coz I Luv You” entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 26 for the chart dated October 30, 1971.

The single then climbed rapidly, moving to No. 8 in its second week before reaching No. 1 on November 13.

Rather than immediately surrendering the top position, Slade remained at No. 1 for four consecutive chart weeks:

November 13, 1971 – No. 1

November 20, 1971 – No. 1

November 27, 1971 – No. 1

December 4, 1971 – No. 1

The record subsequently remained high in the chart throughout December, sitting at No. 3 for three consecutive weeks before beginning its gradual descent.

COMPLETE CHART RUN

Chart Date	Position
October 30, 1971	26
November 6, 1971	8
November 13, 1971	1
November 20, 1971	1
November 27, 1971	1
December 4, 1971	1
December 11, 1971	3
December 18, 1971	3
December 25, 1971	3
January 1, 1972	14
January 8, 1972	16
January 15, 1972	25
January 22, 1972	31
January 29, 1972	50
February 5, 1972	44

CHART ACHIEVEMENTS

Peak Position: No. 1

Weeks At No. 1: 4

Weeks In Top 10: 8

Weeks In Top 20: 10

Weeks In Top 40: 13

Total Weeks On Chart: 15

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The chart debut of “Coz I Luv You” represents an important point in Slade’s emergence as one of the leading British groups of the early 1970s.

Beginning at No. 26, the single required only two further chart weeks to reach the summit. Its four-week stay at No. 1 was followed by three weeks at No. 3, giving the record an extended period among the very biggest-selling singles in Britain.

The supplied Official Charts data records a continuous 15-week run, beginning with the October 30, 1971 chart and ending with the February 5, 1972 chart.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: UK chart debut of “Coz I Luv You”

Chart Week: October 24-30, 1971

Entry Position: No. 26

Peak Position: No. 1

Weeks At No. 1: Four

Total Chart Run: 15 weeks

Label: Polydor

Catalogue Number: 2058155

WHAT THE CHART SHOWS

• “Coz I Luv You” entering the UK chart at No. 26

• The single reaching No. 8 during its second chart week

• Slade reaching No. 1 on November 13, 1971

• Four consecutive weeks at No. 1

• Three subsequent weeks at No. 3

• Eight weeks inside the Top 10

• A total 15-week UK chart run

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