Messages by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark first appeared on the Israeli foreign-music chart on 7 Jul 1980, entering at #27. It peaked at #22 on 14 Jul 1980. In total it spent 4 weeks on the chart, last charting on 4 Aug 1980.
| Wk | Date | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Jul 1980 | 27 |
| 2 | 14 Jul 1980 | 22 |
| 3 | 21 Jul 1980 | 30 |
| 4 | 28 Jul 1980 | 36 |