Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 10 (week 36 of 1978). It entered in week 33 of 1978 and was last in the chart in week 40 of 1978. On points it is number 79 in the 1978 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Dire Straits (1978) and Money For Nothing (1988).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 33, 1978 24 new
- week 34, 1978 15 ▲ 9
- week 35, 1978 11 ▲ 4
- week 36, 1978 10 ▲ 1
- week 37, 1978 11 ▼ 1
- week 38, 1978 14 ▼ 3
- week 39, 1978 23 ▼ 9
- week 40, 1978 36 ▼ 13
On albums
Also by Dire Straits in the Top 40
All 12 records- 1Private Investigations198211 weeks
- 2Calling Elvis199110 weeks
- 4Encores [EP]199310 weeks
- 5ExtendeDanc"EP"lay : Twisting By The Pool19837 weeks
- 18Lady Writer19795 weeks
- 20Walk Of Life19858 weeks
- 24Heavy Fuel19913 weeks
- 27Money For Nothing19894 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Sultans Of Swing by Dire Straits, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Sultans Of Swing in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 10, in week 36 of 1978.
How long was Sultans Of Swing in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 33 of 1978 to week 40 of 1978. That adds up to 184 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Sultans Of Swing enter the Top 40?
In week 33 of 1978, at number 24.
How does Sultans Of Swing rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 79 in the 1978 year chart.
Which album is Sultans Of Swing on?
In the collection on Dire Straits by Dire Straits (1978) and Money For Nothing by Dire Straits (1988).
Can I listen to Sultans Of Swing?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (5:48); the recording was released on 7 October 1978.