T.Rex (June 17, 1972) Bolan Boogie Tops Chart - Melody Maker

Melody Maker’s Pop 30 chart for the week of June 17, 1972, showing the top singles and albums in the UK, with T. Rex dominating the album chart at No.1 with Bolan Boogie and No.2 on the singles chart with “Metal Guru”.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: June 17, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London, England Section: Charts / Pop 30

• including Don McLean’s “Vincent” at

THE STORY This is the complete Pop 30 chart page from Melody Maker featuring:

• Singles Chart: “Metal Guru” by T. Rex at No.2, with other notable entries No.1.

• Albums Chart: T. Rex’s Bolan Boogie at No.1, followed by Elton John, Lindisfarne, and The Rolling Stones.

• Additional sections include Publishers/Composers and America’s Top 10.

CONTEXT AND NOTES This chart reflects the peak of T. Rexmania in the summer of 1972. “Metal Guru” was one of their biggest hits, and Bolan Boogie (a compilation album) was riding high. Melody Maker’s weekly Pop 30 was one of the most influential UK music charts of the era alongside the official BMRB chart.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Weekly Pop 30 Charts

Era: 1972 / Glam Rock Peak

Tone: Chart / Informational Photography: None (text-based chart layout with bold “POP 30” masthead)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• T. Rex’s dominance in both singles and albums

• Popular 1972 hits and LPs from Don McLean, Elton John, Rolling Stones, etc.

• Typical layout of early 1970s UK music magazine charts

RELATED MATERIAL 

1972 UK chart documentation. This entry fits alongside other Melody Maker and Record Mirror clippings from the same period featuring T. Rex, glam rock, and the vibrant 1970s music scene.

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