Pictures of Matchstick Men by Status Quo spent nine weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 11 of 1968). It entered in week 8 of 1968 and was last in the chart in week 16 of 1968. On points it is number 72 in the 1968 year chart. In the collection it is on the album Collected (2017).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (9)
- week 8, 1968 21 new
- week 9, 1968 10 ▲ 11
- week 10, 1968 5 ▲ 5
- week 11, 1968 4 ▲ 1
- week 12, 1968 9 ▼ 5
- week 13, 1968 12 ▼ 3
- week 14, 1968 19 ▼ 7
- week 15, 1968 31 ▼ 12
- week 16, 1968 34 ▼ 3
On the album
Also by Status Quo in the Top 40
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- 2Down Down197511 weeks
- 4The Wanderer19849 weeks
- 4The Anniversary Waltz19908 weeks
- 5Whatever You Want197910 weeks
- 5Rain19767 weeks
- 7What You're Proposing19809 weeks
- 8Hold You Back19789 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Pictures of Matchstick Men by Status Quo, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Pictures of Matchstick Men in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 11 of 1968.
How long was Pictures of Matchstick Men in the Top 40?
Nine weeks, from week 8 of 1968 to week 16 of 1968. That adds up to 224 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Pictures of Matchstick Men enter the Top 40?
In week 8 of 1968, at number 21.
How does Pictures of Matchstick Men rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 72 in the 1968 year chart.
Which album is Pictures of Matchstick Men on?
In the collection on Collected by Status Quo (2017).
Can I listen to Pictures of Matchstick Men?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:16); the recording was released on 27 September 1968.