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We Are Sexy is the fifth studio album by Japanese idol duo Pink Lady, released through Victor Entertainment on December 1, 1979. The album contains two medleys, covers, and a Japanese version of their first American hit "Kiss in the Dark". Several of these covers were featured in the duo's U.S. variety show Pink Lady and Jeff.
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Best Hits Album is the title of two different greatest hits albums by Japanese idol duo Pink Lady, released through Victor Entertainment in 1977 and 1978.
UFO/Southpaw is a greatest hits album by Japanese duo Pink Lady, released on June 1, 1979. It features the duo's singles from "Pepper Keibu" to "Pink Typhoon ", as well as their accompanying B-side songs.
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