Private Investigations by Dire Straits spent eleven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number one (week 40 of 1982). It entered in week 37 of 1982 and was last in the chart in week 47 of 1982. On points it is number 6 in the 1982 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Money For Nothing (1988).
In the Dutch Top 40
week 40, 1982 11weeks in the chart 23entered
week 37, 1982 4weeks at number 1 6year chart 1982
All weeks (11)
- week 37, 1982 23 new
- week 38, 1982 8 ▲ 15
- week 39, 1982 3 ▲ 5
- week 40, 1982 1 ▲ 2
- week 41, 1982 1 =
- week 42, 1982 1 =
- week 43, 1982 1 =
- week 44, 1982 3 ▼ 2
- week 45, 1982 11 ▼ 8
- week 46, 1982 23 ▼ 12
- week 47, 1982 34 ▼ 11
On the album
Also by Dire Straits in the Top 40
All 12 records- 2Calling Elvis199110 weeks
- 4Encores [EP]199310 weeks
- 5ExtendeDanc"EP"lay : Twisting By The Pool19837 weeks
- 10Sultans Of Swing19788 weeks
- 18Lady Writer19795 weeks
- 20Walk Of Life19858 weeks
- 24Heavy Fuel19913 weeks
- 27Money For Nothing19894 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Private Investigations by Dire Straits, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Private Investigations in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 1, in week 40 of 1982; it spent four weeks at number 1 in total.
How long was Private Investigations in the Top 40?
Eleven weeks, from week 37 of 1982 to week 47 of 1982. That adds up to 342 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Private Investigations enter the Top 40?
In week 37 of 1982, at number 23.
How does Private Investigations rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 6 in the 1982 year chart.
Which album is Private Investigations on?
In the collection on Money For Nothing by Dire Straits (1988).
Can I listen to Private Investigations?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:57); the recording was released on 17 June 2022.