| The Muppet Show 2 | ||||
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| Released | February 6, 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Label | Pye Records Arista (USA) | |||
| Producer | Jim Henson and Peter Harris | |||
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The Muppet Show 2 is the second soundtrack album released from the TV show of the same name. It follows the same format of sketches and songs as the first album, but also includes guest-star appearances by Bernadette Peters and Peter Sellers.
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart [1] | 16 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI) [2] | Silver | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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