Lament (Ultravox album)

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Lament
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Studio album by
Ultravox
Released6 April 1984 (1984-04-06)
Recorded1983–1984
StudioMusicfest (London)
Genre
Length37:29 (LP)
62:11 (CD)
Label Chrysalis
Producer Ultravox
Ultravox chronology
Monument
(1983)		Lament
(1984)		 The Collection
(1984)
Singles from Lament
  1. "One Small Day"
    Released: 3 February 1984
  2. "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes"
    Released: 11 May 1984
  3. "Lament"
    Released: 29 June 1984
  4. "Heart of the Country (Germany Release)"
    Released: September 1984

Certifications

Certifications for Lament
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [22] Gold100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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