| Enz Of An Era | ||||
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| Released | November 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1976–1982 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Label | Mushroom Records | |||
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Enz of an Era was a compilation by New Zealand rock band Split Enz. Released to mark the band's 10th anniversary, and composed of tracks selected by members of the band, the album was released in New Zealand and Australia only. The album was followed up by two "Enz Of An Era" 10th anniversary concerts in early 1983.
Split Enz
Second Thoughts
"Another Great Divide"
Dizrythmia
Frenzy, True Colours and Waiata
Time and Tide
| Chart (1982-83) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Album (Kent Music Report) [1] | 8 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [2] | 1 |
| Chart (1983) | Position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [3] | 32 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [4] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) [5] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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