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- ↑ Barackman, Michael (June 5, 1977). "Pop Album Briefs: Lavender Hill Mob", Los Angeles Times .
- ↑ (February 18, 1978). "Top Single Picks", Billboard 90 (7): 79.
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Albums - May 14, 1977" (PDF).
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Singles - April 16, 1977" (PDF).
- ↑ "RPM Top 100 Singles - April 22, 1978" (PDF).
