| In the Junkyard | ||||
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| Released | 28 April 2007 (Australia) | |||
| Genre | Dance | |||
| Label | VV/SHK | |||
| Producer | The Potbelleez | |||
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| Singles from In the Junkyard | ||||
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In the Junkyard is the debut EP from the Potbelleez. It featured the singles "Junkyard" and "Duurty Dreemz".
In the Junkyard first appeared on the ARIA Club Chart on 27 November 2006. Making its debut at No. 22 and eventually peaking at No. 2. It debuted at No. 23 on the ARIA dance chart before peaking later at No. 18. This was due to a performance on the finale of Big Brother Australia 2007 . In the Junkyard also peaked at No. 62 and No. 12 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and Australian Artists Charts respectively. "Duurty Dreemz" peaked at No. 20 for two weeks on the ARIA Club Chart. "Junkyard" was featured in commercials for the Kia Soul.
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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| Australian ARIA Club Chart | 2 |
| Australian Artists ARIA Singles | 12 |
| Australian ARIA Dance Singles | 18 |
| Australian ARIA Physical Singles Chart | 62 |
| Australian ARIA Hitseekers Chart | 5 [1] |
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