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- ↑ "The Shapeshifters – Incredible" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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- ↑ "The Shapeshifters – Incredible" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 13, 2006" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ↑ "The Shapeshifters – Incredible". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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- ↑ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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