Space Oddity by David Bowie spent 17 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 50 of 1975). It entered in week 38 of 1969 and was last in the chart in week 4 of 1976, with one re-entry. On points it is number 74 in the 1969 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Legacy (2016) and Sixties Collected Vol. 1 (2021).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (17)
- week 38, 1969 38 new
- week 39, 1969 20 ▲ 18
- week 40, 1969 12 ▲ 8
- week 41, 1969 9 ▲ 3
- week 42, 1969 8 ▲ 1
- week 43, 1969 9 ▼ 1
- week 44, 1969 12 ▼ 3
- week 45, 1969 23 ▼ 11
- week 46, 1969 34 ▼ 11
- week 49, 1975 12 re-entry
- week 50, 1975 4 ▲ 8
- week 51, 1975 4 =
- week 52, 1975 6 ▼ 2
- week 1, 1976 14 ▼ 8
- week 2, 1976 17 ▼ 3
- week 3, 1976 26 ▼ 9
- week 4, 1976 37 ▼ 11
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
- 2China Girl198310 weeks
- 4Absolute Beginners198610 weeks
- 4Fame19758 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Space Oddity by David Bowie, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Space Oddity in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 50 of 1975.
How long was Space Oddity in the Top 40?
In total 17 weeks, from week 38 of 1969 to week 4 of 1976, with one break. That adds up to 412 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Space Oddity enter the Top 40?
In week 38 of 1969, at number 38.
How does Space Oddity rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 74 in the 1969 year chart.
Which album is Space Oddity on?
In the collection on Legacy by David Bowie (2016) and Sixties Collected Vol. 1 by Various (2021).
Can I listen to Space Oddity?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:18); the recording was released on 4 November 1969.