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| So Fresh: The Hits of Spring 2011 | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | September 9, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
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So Fresh: The Hits of Spring 2011 is an Australian compilation album. The album was the #2 compilation of the year [1] and was certified platinum. [2] The album was released on September 9, 2011. [3]
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