Back on the Chain Gang by Pretenders spent six weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 30 (week 45 of 1982). It entered in week 43 of 1982 and was last in the chart in week 48 of 1982. In the collection it is on the albums The Singles (1987) and NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems (2024).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (6)
- week 43, 1982 36 new
- week 44, 1982 31 ▲ 5
- week 45, 1982 30 ▲ 1
- week 46, 1982 32 ▼ 2
- week 47, 1982 35 ▼ 3
- week 48, 1982 39 ▼ 4
On albums
Also by Pretenders in the Top 40
All 9 records- 4I Go to Sleep19819 weeks
- 7Brass in Pocket198010 weeks
- 82000 Miles19835 weeks
- 19Don't Get Me Wrong19865 weeks
- 25I'll Stand by You19944 weeks
- 27Thin Line Between Love and Hate19843 weeks
- 30Message of Love19813 weeks
- 31Talk of the Town19803 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Back on the Chain Gang by Pretenders, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Back on the Chain Gang in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 30, in week 45 of 1982.
How long was Back on the Chain Gang in the Top 40?
Six weeks, from week 43 of 1982 to week 48 of 1982. That adds up to 43 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Back on the Chain Gang enter the Top 40?
In week 43 of 1982, at number 36.
Which album is Back on the Chain Gang on?
In the collection on The Singles by The Pretenders (1987) and NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems by Various (2024).
Can I listen to Back on the Chain Gang?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:51); the recording was released on 1 January 1984.