UK album release: Venus And Mars by Wings ā 30 May 1975
Friday 30 May 1975 | Paul McCartney, Release
On Friday 30 May 1975, Wings' fourth album, Venus And Mars, was released in the United Kingdom. It had already been released in the United States on 27 May 1975.
The Album
Venus And Mars was the highly anticipated follow-up to the chart-topping Band On The Run, and marked Wings' continued ascent as one of the biggest acts in the world. The album was a major commercial success on both sides of the Atlantic.
In the UK:
- Spent one week at number one from 28 June 1975
- Was displaced by The Carpenters' Horizon for two weeks, before returning to the top for a second week
- Spent a total of 29 weeks on the charts
- Certified platinum on 1 August 1975
In the US:
- Topped the Billboard Top 200 for one week
- Spent a total of 77 weeks on the charts
The Lead Single: Listen To What The Man Said
The single 'Listen To What The Man Said' was released in May 1975, approximately two weeks before the album. It was a major hit:
- US: Reached number one
- UK: Peaked at number six
Key Facts: 30 May 1975
- Release: Venus And Mars (UK)
- Artist: Wings
- Label: Capitol / MPL
- UK release date: 30 May 1975
- US release date: 27 May 1975
- Album number: Wings' fourth studio album
- UK chart peak: Number one (two non-consecutive weeks)
- UK chart run: 29 weeks
- UK certification: Platinum (1 August 1975)
- US chart peak: Number one (Billboard Top 200)
- US chart run: 77 weeks
- Lead single: 'Listen To What The Man Said' ā US number one, UK number six
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Venus And Mars released?
Venus And Mars was released in the United States on 27 May 1975 and in the United Kingdom on 30 May 1975.
Did Venus And Mars reach number one?
Yes ā in both the UK and the US. In the UK it spent two non-consecutive weeks at number one (interrupted by The Carpenters' Horizon). In the US it topped the Billboard Top 200 for one week.
What was the lead single from Venus And Mars?
'Listen To What The Man Said', released in May 1975. It reached number one in the US and number six in the UK.
What album did Venus And Mars follow?
Venus And Mars was the follow-up to Band On The Run (1973), Wings' critically acclaimed and commercially successful third album.
Was Venus And Mars certified platinum?
Yes ā in the UK it was certified platinum on 1 August 1975, after spending 29 weeks on the charts.
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