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| Label | J&B Records | |||
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Modern English: 16 Great Hits is a compilation album released by Australian recording artist Jon English. The album was released in December 1983 and peaked at number 27 on the Australian Kent Music Report in January 1984. [1] [2]
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Side B
Modern English peaked at number 27 on the Kent Music Report in January 1984.
| Chart (1983/84) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report [3] | 27 |
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