UK Number Ones - 1954
Original issues of UK #1 hits on 10" 78rpm, based on the Official Charts Company listing. The source for these were the charts published by the New Musical Express newspaper until 1960.
The 7" issues are listed on
45cat.
List of 11 Gramophones by mister_tmg 1 | | Eddie Calvert
A: Oh, Mein Papa B: Mystery St.
Reached #1 on 8 January and stayed there for 9 weeks.
The first #1 to be recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London. | | Columbia UK | D.B. 3337 | Nov 1953 | 10" | $25 |
2 | | The Stargazers
A: I See The Moon B: Eh Cumpari
12 March, 5 weeks.
Returned 23 April, 1 week.
6 weeks total. | | Decca UK | F.10213 | Nov 1953 | 10" | $9 |
3 | | Doris Day
A: Secret Love B: The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away!)
16 April, 1 week.
Returned on 7 May, 8 weeks.
9 weeks total.
Best-selling single of 1954. | | Philips UK | P.B.230 | Mar 1954 | 10" | |
4 | | Johnnie Ray
A: Such A Night B: An Orchid For The Lady
30 April, 1 week. | | Philips UK | P.B.244 | Mar 1954 | 10" | |
5 | | David Whitfield
A: Cara Mia B: Love, Tears And Kisses
2 July, 10 weeks.
This set a record that stands to this day: most weeks at #1 by a British solo artist. Also the first #1 on which a credited performer is also a composer of the song. Co-writer Tulio Trapani was Mantovani, who provided the orchestral backing on the record. | | Decca UK | F.10327 | Jun 1954 | 10" | $4 |
6 | | Kitty Kallen
A: Little Things Mean A Lot B: I Don't Think You Love Me Anymore
10 September, 1 week.
The first true 'one-hit wonder' in the UK charts: a #1 hit and nothing else charting. | | Brunswick UK | 05287 | May 1954 | 10" | |
7 | | Frank Sinatra
A: Three Coins In The Fountain B: I Could Have Told You
17 September, 3 weeks. | | Capitol UK | CL.14120 | Jul 1954 | 10" | $18 |
8 | | Don Cornell
A: Hold My Hand B: I'm Blessed
8 October, 4 weeks.
19 November, 1 week.
A total of 5 weeks at #1. | | Vogue Coral UK | Q.2013 | Aug 1954 | 10" | $5 |
9 | | Vera Lynn And Frank Weir And His Saxophone
A: My Son, My Son B: Our Heaven On Earth
5 November, 2 weeks. | | Decca UK | F.10372 | Oct 1954 | 10" | |
10 | | Rosemary Clooney
A: This Ole House B: My Baby Sends Me
26 November, 1 week. | | Philips UK | P.B.336 | Sep 1954 | 10" | |
11 | | Winifred Atwell
A: "Let's Have Another Party"-1 B: "Let's Have Another Party"-2
3 December, 5 weeks.
The first black artist to reach #1 in the UK, and also the Christmas #1 for 1954. | | Philips UK | P.B.268 | Nov 1954 | 10" | |