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| More Golden Hits | ||||
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| Released | March 1970 | |||
| Recorded | 1967-1970 | |||
| Label | White Whale | |||
| Producer | The Turtles | |||
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More Golden Hits is a 1970 greatest hits album by American rock band the Turtles. It was released on White Whale Records.
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