Locomotion Release Summary


Re-recorded in April 1988 and re-titled ‘The Loco-motion’, Kylie’s debut Australian hit shot to No.2 on its week of release giving her the record for the highest entry on the U.K. singles charts by a female artist, a record previously held by Madonna.

‘The Loco-motion’ reached No.3 on the U.S. Billboard charts with sales in excess of 1/2 million and made No.1 in Canada, giving Kylie three simultaneous No.1’s internationally. The video for ‘The Loco-motion’ was made up of footage re-edited from the original Australian release.

 
Release Date JULY 1988
Highest Chart Position 2
Label PWL