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- ↑ Peak positions for the featured singles in the UK:
- Only for Tonight": "Chart Archive > Singles > 6 April 2013". Official Charts Company.
- Voices": "Chart Archive > Singles > 13 December 2013". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ Peak positions for Dance singles in the UK:
- ↑ Peak positions for Indie singles in the UK:
- Only for Tonight": "Chart Archive > Indie Singles > 23 March 2013". Official Charts Company.
