List of UK top-ten albums in 1964 explained

The UK Albums Chart is one of many music charts compiled by the Official Charts Company that calculates the best-selling albums of the week in the United Kingdom.[1] [2] [3] Before 2004, the chart was only based on the sales of physical albums. This list shows albums that peaked in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart during 1964, as well as albums which peaked in 1963 and 1965 but were in the top 10 in 1964. The entry date is when the album appeared in the top ten for the first time (week ending, as published by the Official Charts Company, which is six days after the chart is announced).

The first new number-one album of the year was by The Rolling Stones by The Rolling Stones. Overall, four different albums peaked at number one in 1964, with The Beatles (3) having the most albums hit that position.

Top-ten albums

Key
SymbolMeaning
bgcolor=lightblueAlbum peaked in 1958, 1962 or 1963 but still in chart in 1964.
Album released in 1964 but peaked in 1965.
EnteredThe date that the album first appeared in the chart.
PeakHighest position that the album reached in the UK Albums Chart.
Entered
(week ending)
data-sort-type="number"Weeks
in
top
10
SingleArtistdata-sort-type="number"PeakPeak
reached
(week ending)
data-sort-type="number"Weeks
at
peak
Albums in 1958
276South Pacific: Original SoundtrackVarious artists1115
Albums in 1962
153West Side Story: Original SoundtrackVarious artists113
Albums in 1963
62Please Please MeThe Beatles130
40The Shadows' Greatest HitsThe Shadows28
36Meet The SearchersThe Searchers29
17Kenny Ball's Golden HitsKenny Ball and his Jazzmen42
27Born FreeFrank Ifield33
27How Do You Like It?Gerry and the Pacemakers22
21Freddie and the DreamersFreddie and the Dreamers42
4Trini Lopez at PJ'sTrini Lopez71
7Sugar and SpiceThe Searchers51
44With the BeatlesThe Beatles121
20In DreamsRoy Orbison62
4On Tour with the George Mitchell MinstrelsThe George Mitchell Minstrels61
Albums in 1964
1More Chuck BerryChuck Berry91
5Fun in AcapulcoElvis Presley92
18Stay with The HolliesThe Hollies21
8Elvis' Golden Records Volume 3Elvis Presley62
6Blue GeneGene Pitney71
1Blue SkiesFrank Ifield101
42The Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones112
11A Session with The Dave Clark FiveThe Dave Clark Five31
10A Girl Called DustyDusty Springfield62
15Dance with The ShadowsThe Shadows22
5The Latest and the GreatestChuck Berry81
11It's The SearchersThe Searchers42
9ShowcaseBuddy Holly31
40The Bachelors and 16 Great SongsThe Bachelors24
16Kissin' CousinsElvis Presley51
19Wonderful LifeCliff Richard with The Shadows21
32A Hard Day's NightThe Beatles121
14Gentleman JimJim Reeves31
3A Touch of Velvet81
16Moonlight and Roses23
13The Five Faces of Manfred MannManfred Mann32
1God Be With YouJim Reeves101
1Camelot (Original Broadway Cast)Original Broadway Cast of Camelot101
22KinksThe Kinks32
1Good 'N' CountryJim Reeves101
13The AnimalsThe Animals62
5Twelve Songs of ChristmasJim Reeves42
37Beatles for SaleThe Beatles111
10Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison51
1Greatest HitsFrank Ifield91
20The Lucky 13 Shades of Val DoonicanVal Doonican21
3Spotlight on The George Mitchell MinstrelsThe George Mitchell Minstrels62

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company. 28 December 2014.
  2. Book: Roberts, David. Guinness World Records: British Hit Singles and Albums (18th edition). 2005. 1-904994-00-8. 14. Guinness World Records Limited.
  3. Web site: New singles formats to save the charts. BBC News. 16 October 2003 . 21 February 2010.