| ENZSO | ||||
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| Released | 5 November 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Genre | Orchestral | |||
| Length | 73:01 | |||
| Label | Sony/Epic | |||
| Producer | Dave Woodcock, Eddie Rayner | |||
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ENZSO is the eponymous debut album by the ENZSO project led by Eddie Rayner. The orchestral recording sessions were held at Symphony House in Wellington and National Radio Studios for the New Zealand Youth Choir.
| Chart (1996/97) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) [2] | 4 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [3] | 2 |
| Chart (1996) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) Albums Chart [4] | 33 |
| New Zealand (RIANZ) [5] | 7 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [4] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) [6] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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