Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

Smashing Pumpkins

Chicago-based alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins have their first U.S. No. 1 with their third release, the double album Mellon Collie & The Infinite Sadness No. 4 U.K. The 28 song album sells over 10 million copies worldwide. Five singles are released including "1979" No. 12 U.S., No. 16 U.K.