| History | ||||
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| Released | 23 July 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 1973–1992 | |||
| Genre | Pop, Classic rock, folk, Pub rock, country | |||
| Label | FanFare /Ambition Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Robie Porter | |||
| Jon English chronology | ||||
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History is a greatest hits album from Australian recording artist, Jon English. The album was limited edition double vinyl, limited to just 500 copies, each individually numbered. [1]
Jon English had been working to release his greatest hits on vinyl, titled History. Robert Rigby of FanFare said "His first foray into the current vinyl resurgence, something he was incredibly excited about". English died on 9 March 2016, before the album was complete. [2]
| Region | Date | Format | Edition(s) | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 23 July 2016 |
| Limited | FanFare / Ambition Entertainment | FANFARE227 |
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