Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” Marks 20 Years Since Its U.S. Release

Beyoncé released “Irreplaceable” in the United States on October 17, 2006, making today the 20th anniversary of its U.S. release. The song became a major international hit, but it did not debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100; it climbed to the top and stayed there for 10 consecutive weeks. It also reached number one in Australia, marking Beyoncé’s first chart-topper there. The single was released in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2006