First Charts UK

Prior to record charts launching in 1952 the music charts of the United Kingdom were based primarily on sales of sheet music. This book contains a comprehensive list of every song to appear on these charts along with its composer entry date peak position weeks at number 1 and total number of weeks spent on the chart. Also included is a complete chronological list of all the number 1 songs and a section highlighting exceptional chart achievements. This book will complete your UK chart collection with the often-overlooked charts from a time when sheet music was king.