The Ballroom Blitz

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"The Ballroom Blitz"
Ballroom blitz.jpg
Cover of the 1973 German single issue
Single by The Sweet
from the album Desolation Boulevard (US version)
B-side
  • "Rock and Roll Disgrace" (RCA)
  • "Restless" (Capitol)
Released14 September 1973 (UK) [1] June 1975 (1975-06) (US)
Recorded1973
Genre
Length4:06
Label RCA (UK)
Capitol (US)
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Sweet singles chronology
"Hell Raiser"
(1973)		"The Ballroom Blitz"
(1973)		"Teenage Rampage"
(1974)
Audio sample
"The Ballroom Blitz"

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [49] Gold75,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [50] Silver250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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