Beat The Clock by Sparks spent seven weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 15 (week 38 of 1979). It entered in week 35 of 1979 and was last in the chart in week 41 of 1979. In the collection it is on the album NOW Presents... Disco (2023).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (7)
- week 35, 1979 32 new
- week 36, 1979 21 ▲ 11
- week 37, 1979 17 ▲ 4
- week 38, 1979 15 ▲ 2
- week 39, 1979 20 ▼ 5
- week 40, 1979 27 ▼ 7
- week 41, 1979 36 ▼ 9
On the album
Also by Sparks in the Top 40
All 3 records- 5This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us197410 weeks
- 9Amateur Hour197410 weeks
- 30Something For The Girl With Everything19754 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Beat The Clock by Sparks, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Beat The Clock in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 15, in week 38 of 1979.
How long was Beat The Clock in the Top 40?
Seven weeks, from week 35 of 1979 to week 41 of 1979. That adds up to 119 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Beat The Clock enter the Top 40?
In week 35 of 1979, at number 32.
Which album is Beat The Clock on?
In the collection on NOW Presents... Disco by Various (2023).
Can I listen to Beat The Clock?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (4:24); the recording was released on 1 March 1979.