| Parallel Paradise | ||||
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| Released | 8 June 2012 | |||
| Label | Elefant Traks | |||
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Parallel Paradise is the third extended play from Australian hip-hop duo Hermitude. It was released on 8 June 2012. The EP features remixes from the duo's HyperParadise album. [1]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [2] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 8 June 2012 | Elefant Traks | — | |
| Australia | 2013 | ACE079 |
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