| Into the West | ||||
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| Released | 2004 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
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Into the West is the debut album released in 2004 by New Zealand singer, Yulia (Yulia MacLean). That same year, the album was rereleased in December as a two disc special edition, entitled Into The West Special Christmas Edition.
The Special Christmas Edition contained a bonus disc with the tracks:
| Chart (2004–05) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [1] | 1 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ) [2] | 4× Platinum | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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