| The Platinum Collection | ||||
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| Released | 14 November 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 1958–2004 | |||
| Genre | Rock 'n' Roll, pop, easy listening | |||
| Length | 3:45:08 | |||
| Label | EMI Records, Parlophone Records | |||
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The Platinum Collection is a compilation album by Cliff Richard, released on 14 November 2005. [1] The album peaked at number 51 on the UK Albums Chart. [2] The album is a triple album set featuring 59 tracks.
Includes month of UK release and peak chart position in the UK Singles Chart. [2]
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