T. Rex (June 3, 1972) Tops UK Singles & Albums Charts - Melody Maker

The official UK Singles and Albums charts from Melody Maker dated June 3, 1972, capturing the peak of the early glam rock explosion with T.Rex dominating the charts.

PUBLICATION: Melody Maker

Date: June 3, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Charts Page

Title: Pop Top 30 / Singles & Albums

THE STORY

This classic charts page shows:

• Singles Chart: T.Rex’s “Metal Guru” at No.1, with strong showings from David Bowie, Slade, Elton John, and other glam/pop acts.

• Albums Chart: T.Rex’s Bolans’ Zip Gun and other major releases of the era.

• America’s Top 10 LPs: A snapshot of the US album chart.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

Published during one of the most exciting periods in British pop music — the summer of 1972. T.Rex were at the absolute height of “T.Rexmania,” and David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust campaign was just beginning to take off. This chart perfectly illustrates the shift toward glam rock dominating the UK Top 30.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Official Weekly Charts

Era: Glam Rock Explosion (June 1972) Tone: Informative, competitive, fan-focused Photography: Small inset photos of charting artist

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS 

Full charts page from Melody Maker showing the UK Top 30 Singles, Top 30 Albums, America’s Top 10 LPs, and Publishers/Composers section

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (June 3, 1972) “Starman” / The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust – Full Page Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

• T. Rex / Steve Currie (June 3, 1972) Rotosound Strings Advertisement – UK

• Marc Bolan (June 3, 1972) “With Love From Us To You” – One-Page Feature – Valentine Magazine (UK)

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