''Boombox'' (subtitled ''The Remix Album 2000–2008'') is a

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. It was released by

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on 17 December 2008. The album contains remixes produced between 2000 and 2008, including a remix of the previously unreleased title track, "Boombox".

Background

Most of the remixes featured on the compilation are edited down from their original length to be able to fit on the physical disc. The album's liner notes include referencing to where each remix was sourced and the catalogue number of their original release; The One (Bitrocka Mix) and Boombox (LA Riots Remix) being the exception as they are previously unreleased. Many of the remixes are sourced from rare promotional vinyl. "

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" are the only singles released by Parlophone between 2000 and 2009 that do not appear on the album in a remixed form; although "Kids" never received any remixes commissioned at the time of release. On 11 December 2008, it was announced that the album would be released in the

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, to coincide with her nomination for the

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Track listing

Charts

Release history

* Japan: 17 December 2008 * Europe: 2 January 2009 * UK, Mexico: 5 January 2009 * Sweden 7 January 2009 * Taiwan: 9 January 2009 * Canada: 13 January 2009 * U.S.: 27 January 2009 * Italy: 6 February 2009 * Australia, Colombia: 28 February 2009 * Argentina: 3 March 2009

References

External links

Kylie.com
– Kylie Minogue official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Boombox (Kylie Minogue Album) Kylie Minogue remix albums 2008 remix albums Astralwerks remix albums Capitol Records remix albums Electronic remix albums Albums produced by Richard Stannard (songwriter)