Top Pop 30 (July 14, 1973) – Melody Maker, UK. Chart Page

Jul 14, 1973
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This chart page from Melody Maker captures the pulse of mid‑1973 pop culture, presenting the Top 30 Singles, Albums, and U.S. Charts in a bold three‑column layout under the stylised header “Top Pop 30.” The design features monochrome artist photographs and crisp typography typical of early‑’70s British music journalism.

Publication: Melody Maker (London, United Kingdom) Date: July 14 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Chart Listings / Pop 30 Page Title: Top Pop 30

The UK singles chart is led by Slade’s “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me”, followed by Peters and Lee’s “Welcome Home” and David Bowie’s “Life on Mars.”

The album chart crowns The Beatles 1967–1970, with Bowie’s Aladdin Sane and Paul Simon’s There Goes Rhymin’ Simon close behind.

The U.S. listings mirror the transatlantic dominance of George Harrison, McCartney & Wings, and Pink Floyd, while Diana Ross’s “Touch Me in the Morning” tops the American singles.

This chart page reflects the cross‑genre vitality of 1973: glam rock’s glittering ascent, singer‑songwriter sophistication, and the enduring power of The Beatles.

Bowie’s Aladdin Sane and Slade’s chart‑topping single underline Britain’s dominance in pop innovation, while the U.S. charts highlight Motown’s continued influence.

The bottom banner promotes upcoming features — Bowie, Mick Ronson, Deep Purple, and Little Feat — previewing the magazine’s 64‑page issue.