China Girl by David Bowie spent ten weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 2 (week 27 of 1983). It entered in week 24 of 1983 and was last in the chart in week 33 of 1983. On points it is number 29 in the 1983 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Let's Dance (1983) and Legacy (2016).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (10)
- week 24, 1983 21 new
- week 25, 1983 9 ▲ 12
- week 26, 1983 3 ▲ 6
- week 27, 1983 2 ▲ 1
- week 28, 1983 3 ▼ 1
- week 29, 1983 6 ▼ 3
- week 30, 1983 12 ▼ 6
- week 31, 1983 24 ▼ 12
- week 32, 1983 34 ▼ 10
- week 33, 1983 39 ▼ 5
On albums
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
- 4Space Oddity196917 weeks
- 4Absolute Beginners198610 weeks
- 4Fame19758 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About China Girl by David Bowie, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of China Girl in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 2, in week 27 of 1983.
How long was China Girl in the Top 40?
Ten weeks, from week 24 of 1983 to week 33 of 1983. That adds up to 257 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did China Girl enter the Top 40?
In week 24 of 1983, at number 21.
How does China Girl rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 29 in the 1983 year chart.
Which album is China Girl on?
In the collection on Let's Dance by David Bowie (1983) and Legacy by David Bowie (2016).
Can I listen to China Girl?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:34); the recording was released on 14 April 1983.