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| Released | 30 October 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–1989 | |||
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| Label | Polydor | |||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Smash Hits | 5/10 [2] |
Level Best is a compilation album featuring the most successful singles by the English band Level 42. It was released at the end of 1989, marking a decade since the band's beginnings.
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| Netherlands (NVPI) [6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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