| Best Moves | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 50:23 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Chris de Burgh chronology | ||||
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Best Moves is the first compilation album by Chris de Burgh, released by A&M Records in 1981. It includes songs from his first five studio albums as well as new tracks, "Every Drop of Rain" and "Waiting for the Hurricane". It was the first de Burgh album to chart in the UK, entering on 12 September 1981, peaking at number 65 and staying on the chart for four weeks. [1]
All songs written by Chris de Burgh.
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada) [8] | Gold | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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