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- ↑ Stumble and Fall (UK CD1 liner notes). Razorlight. Vertigo Records. 2004. 9816396.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ↑ Stumble and Fall (UK CD2 liner notes). Razorlight. Vertigo Records. 2004. 9816397.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ↑ Stumble and Fall (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Razorlight. Vertigo Records. 2004. 9816398.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
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