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| Down Under | ||||
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1965–1969 | |||
| Genre | Stand-up comedy | |||
| Length | 38:08 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Down Under (1975) is the 21st album by Bill Cosby. It is his third compilation album containing favorites from his tenure with Warner Bros. Records.
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