If It Happens Again by UB40 spent eight weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 7 (week 41 of 1984). It entered in week 38 of 1984 and was last in the chart in week 45 of 1984. On points it is number 57 in the 1984 year chart. In the collection it is on the albums Collected (2013) and Eighties Collected Vol. 1 (2021).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (8)
- week 38, 1984 23 new
- week 39, 1984 12 ▲ 11
- week 40, 1984 8 ▲ 4
- week 41, 1984 7 ▲ 1
- week 42, 1984 7 =
- week 43, 1984 11 ▼ 4
- week 44, 1984 16 ▼ 5
- week 45, 1984 23 ▼ 7
On albums
Also by UB40 in the Top 40
All 31 records- 1(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You199317 weeks
- 1I Got You Babe198515 weeks
- 1Sing Our Own Song198615 weeks
- 1Kingston Town199014 weeks
- 1Red Red Wine198311 weeks
- 2Homely Girl198913 weeks
- 3Maybe Tomorrow198711 weeks
- 4Breakfast In Bed198810 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About If It Happens Again by UB40, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of If It Happens Again in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 7, in week 41 of 1984.
How long was If It Happens Again in the Top 40?
Eight weeks, from week 38 of 1984 to week 45 of 1984. That adds up to 221 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did If It Happens Again enter the Top 40?
In week 38 of 1984, at number 23.
How does If It Happens Again rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 57 in the 1984 year chart.
Which album is If It Happens Again on?
In the collection on Collected by UB40 (2013) and Eighties Collected Vol. 1 by Various (2021).
Can I listen to If It Happens Again?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:43); the recording was released on 1 January 1984.