| Date | Artist - Title | Weeks at #1 |
|---|---|---|
1972 Number One Songs | ||
| – | Benny Hill - Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) | 4 |
| – | New Seekers - I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) | 4 |
| – | T Rex - Telegram Sam | 2 |
| – | Chicory Tip - Son Of My Father | 3 |
| – | Nilsson - Without You | 5 |
| – | The Pipes and Drums and Military Band of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - Amazing Grace | 5 |
| – | T Rex - Metal Guru | 4 |
| – | Don McLean - Vincent | 2 |
| – | Slade - Take Me Back 'Ome | 1 |
| – | Donny Osmond - Puppy Love | 5 |
| – | Alice Cooper - School's Out | 3 |
| – | Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well | 1 |
| – | Slade - Mama Weer All Crazee Now | 3 |
| – | David Cassidy - How Can I Be Sure | 2 |
| – | Lieutenant Pigeon - Mouldy Old Dough | 4 |
| – | Gilbert O'Sullivan - Clair | 2 |
| – | Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling | 4 |
| – | Little Jimmy Osmond - Long Haired Lover From Liverpool | 5 |
18 different songs hit number one in the UK during 1972.
