"1977" received generally positive reviews from music critics, some of whom commented on its catchy nature. The album peaked at number one in the UK, as well as reaching the top 40 in Australia, Finland, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland. "Kung Fu", "Girl from Mars", "Angel Interceptor", "Goldfinger", and "Oh Yeah" all charted on the UK Singles Chart, with "Goldfinger" reaching the highest position at number five. "1977" appeared on several UK publications' best-of-the-year album lists, by the likes of "Kerrang!", "NME" and "Melody Maker", among others. The album would later be certified platinum in the UK.