The Platinum Album (Vengaboys Album)
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''The Platinum Album'' is the second studio album by
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. The album spawned five singles. In March 2020, the album was re-released to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with the addition of "Take Me to the City", previously only released on the US edition of the album.


Track listing


Standard version


US edition and 2020 digital re-release


Japan version


Singles

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singles chart and in Polish singles chart in February 2000. *" Shalala Lala" was the second single of the album and peaked at number one on
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chart and in Polish singles chart. It's a cover version of the song by
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and 14 in
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singles chart. *" Forever as One" was released as the fifth single of the album but it was their worst single performance, peaking at 29 on
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Charts


Weekly charts


Year-end charts


Certifications


References

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