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The Beginning Stages of...
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 2, 2002 (2002-05-02)
RecordedOctober 29–31, 2000
Genre
Length68:24
Label Hollywood / Good
Producer The Polyphonic Spree
The Polyphonic Spree chronology
The Beginning Stages of...
(2002)
Together We're Heavy
(2004)
Alternative cover
BeginningStagesOf UK.jpg
Cover of UK release
Chart performance for The Beginning Stages of...
Chart (2002–2003)Peak
position
Irish Albums (IRMA) [11] 65
Scottish Albums (OCC) [12] 58
UK Albums (OCC) [13] 70

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