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“Heartbreak Beat” is a song by the British new wave band the Psychedelic Furs, originally released in 1986 as the lead single for their 1987 album Midnight to Midnight. The song was written by band members Richard Butler, John Ashton, and Tim Butler.[1] The song also appeared on the UK music compilation Hits 5 in November 1986.

"Heartbreak Beat"
Single by Psychedelic Furs
from the album Midnight to Midnight
Released	October 1986
Genre	New wave, pop rock
Length	4:03
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Richard Butler, John Ashton, and Tim Butler
Producer(s)	Chris Kimsey
Psychedelic Furs singles chronology
"Pretty in Pink (re-recording)" (1986) "Heartbreak Beat" (1986) "Shock" (1987)

Issued as a single, "Heartbreak Beat" reached #26 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became the Psychedelic Furs' only Top 40 hit in the United States.[2] The song also reached the top 20 of both the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Dance charts. Comparatively, the song was less successful in the United Kingdom, and peaked at #79 on the UK Singles Chart.

Track listing

7" Vinyl

1. "Heartbreak Beat" (4:03)
2. "New Dream" (4:54)

12" Vinyl (UK)

1. "Heartbreak Beat" (New York Mix) (8:04)
2. "Heartbreak Beat" (Single Mix) (4:02)
3. "New Dream" (4:54)

12" Vinyl (US)

1. "Heartbreak Beat" (Extended) (8:04)
2. "Heartbreak Beat" (Dub) (5:41)
3. "New Dream" (4:54)

12" Vinyl (US Promo)

1. "Heartbreak Beat" (7" Version) (4:03)
2. "Heartbreak Beat" (Album Version) (5:10)

Chart performance

Chart (1986–87)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	26 [3]
U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks	11 [4]
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	14 [5]
U.K. Singles Chart	79 [6]
Canada	78 [7]

References

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