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| Zebra | ||||
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| Released | 17 October 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993–1994 | |||
| Genre | Electronica | |||
| Length | 45:53 | |||
| Label | 4th & B'way (US) Mercury (Europe) | |||
| Producer | Yello | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| NME | 6/10 [2] |
Zebra is the eighth studio album by the electronica Swiss band Yello. The record was released on 17 October 1994 through 4th & B'way and Mercury labels.
All songs by Blank/Meier.
All songs by Blank/Meier.
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| Chart (1994/5) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA Charts) [3] | 197 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [4] | Gold | 25,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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