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King Biscuit Flower Hour | ||||
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Released | June 22, 1999 | |||
Recorded | June 21, 1983 and January 26, 1985 | |||
Genre | Rock, progressive rock | |||
Length | 63:42 | |||
Label | King Biscuit Entertainment | |||
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