No, Virginia...

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No, Virginia...
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Compilation album by
ReleasedMay 17, 2008
Recorded2003 – January 2008
Studio Mad Oak, Allston, Massachusetts
Genre
Length48:46
Label Roadrunner
Producer
The Dresden Dolls chronology
Yes, Virginia...
(2006)
No, Virginia...
(2008)
Singles from No, Virginia...
  1. "Night Reconnaissance"
    Released: May 12, 2008
Pre-order bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Glass Slipper" (live in St. Louis, January 6, 2008)9:00
Special edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
12."Glass Slipper" (live in St. Louis, January 6, 2008)9:00
13."A Night at the Roses" ("Good Day" B-side)4:43
14."I Would for You" (Yes, Virginia... B-side; Jane's Addiction cover)4:33

The special edition was digital only, whereas the standard edition was published both in CD and vinyl formats.

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for No, Virginia...
Chart (2008)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [13] 78
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [14] 70
US Billboard 200 [15] 94

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