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The Philosophy Of Sound And Machine | |
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Compilation album by Various Artists | |
Released | 1992 January |
Recorded | Various |
Genre | Electronic, IDM |
Label | Applied Rhythmic Technology (ART) ART2CD |
Producer | Various |
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