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- ↑ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (Illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 254. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ↑ "The Rock Steady Crew – Uprock" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Kent Music Report No 548 – 31 December 1984 > National Top 100 Singles for 1984". Kent Music Report . Retrieved January 12, 2022– via Imgur.com.
