Absolute Beginners by David Bowie spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 15 of 1986). It entered in week 12 of 1986 and was last in the chart in week 21 of 1986. On points it is number 41 in the 1986 year chart.
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (10)
- week 12, 1986 20 new
- week 13, 1986 12 ▲ 8
- week 14, 1986 6 ▲ 6
- week 15, 1986 4 ▲ 2
- week 16, 1986 4 =
- week 17, 1986 6 ▼ 2
- week 18, 1986 11 ▼ 5
- week 19, 1986 14 ▼ 3
- week 20, 1986 19 ▼ 5
- week 21, 1986 36 ▼ 17
Also by David Bowie in the Top 40
All 28 records- 1Dancing in the Street198513 weeks
- 1Tonight198813 weeks
- 1Let's Dance198311 weeks
- 1Under Pressure198110 weeks
- 2Sound and Vision197712 weeks
- 2China Girl198310 weeks
- 4Space Oddity196917 weeks
- 4Fame19758 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Absolute Beginners by David Bowie, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Absolute Beginners in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 15 of 1986.
How long was Absolute Beginners in the Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 12 of 1986 to week 21 of 1986. That adds up to 278 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Absolute Beginners enter the Top 40?
In week 12 of 1986, at number 20.
How does Absolute Beginners rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 41 in the 1986 year chart.
Can I listen to Absolute Beginners?
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