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Pocket Universe | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 24 February 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996 | |||
Genre | Electronica | |||
Length | 73:33 | |||
Label | Mercury 534 353-2 | |||
Producer | Yello Leos Gerteis Ian Tregoning Boris Blank Carl Cox | |||
Yello chronology | ||||
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Singles from Pocket Universe | ||||
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AllMusic | [1] |
Pocket Universe is the ninth studio album by the Swiss band Yello, released on 24 February 1997 through Mercury label. [2]
All songs by Blank/Meier unless otherwise noted.
CD Bonus Track
12. "To the Sea (Steve B-Zet Remix)" – 3:52
Singles – Billboard (United States)
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1997 | "On Track" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 16[ citation needed ] |
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