Even Better Than The Real Thing by U2 spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 8 (week 29 of 1992). It entered in week 26 of 1992 and was last in the chart in week 33 of 1992. On points it is number 93 in the 1992 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Achtung Baby (1991) and The Best of 1990 - 2000 & B - Sides (2002).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 26, 1992 24 new
- week 27, 1992 13 ▲ 11
- week 28, 1992 10 ▲ 3
- week 29, 1992 8 ▲ 2
- week 30, 1992 11 ▼ 3
- week 31, 1992 19 ▼ 8
- week 32, 1992 32 ▼ 13
- week 33, 1992 40 ▼ 8
On albums
Also by U2 in the Top 40
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- 1The Saints Are Coming20067 weeks
- 2One200622 weeks
- 2Vertigo200414 weeks
- 2With Or Without You198712 weeks
- 2Desire198811 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Even Better Than The Real Thing by U2, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Even Better Than The Real Thing in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 8, in week 29 of 1992.
How long was Even Better Than The Real Thing in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 26 of 1992 to week 33 of 1992. That adds up to 171 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Even Better Than The Real Thing enter the Top 40?
In week 26 of 1992, at number 24.
How does Even Better Than The Real Thing rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 93 in the 1992 year chart.
Which album is Even Better Than The Real Thing on?
In the collection on Achtung Baby by U2 (1991) and The Best of 1990 - 2000 & B - Sides by U2 (2002).
Can I listen to Even Better Than The Real Thing?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:41); the recording was released on 18 November 1991.