More George Thorogood and The Destroyers | ||||
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Released | October 1980 | |||
Recorded | 1980 | |||
Studio | Blue Jay Recording Studio, Carlisle, Massachusetts | |||
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Length | 33:40 | |||
Label | Rounder | |||
Producer | John Nagy | |||
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More George Thorogood and the Destroyers is the fourth album by George Thorogood and The Destroyers, released in 1980. An alternate name for the album is I'm Wanted. [1]
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Billboard | (unrated) [2] |
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report) [3] | 97 |
United States (Billboard 200) | 63 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [4] | Gold | 20,000^ |
Canada (Music Canada) [4] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ) [4] | Gold | 7,500^ |
United States (RIAA) [4] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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