Led Zeppelin IV (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Led Zeppelin IV" in English language version.

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bbc.co.uk (Global: 11^th place; English: 10^th place)

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bonhams.com (Global: 6,962^nd place; English: 4,284^th place)

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bpi.co.uk (Global: 220^th place; English: 148^th place)

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consequence.net (Global: 714^th place; English: 358^th place)

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danishcharts.dk (Global: 2,233^rd place; English: 1,310^th place)

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fimi.it (Global: 576^th place; English: 663^rd place)

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independent.co.uk (Global: 46^th place; English: 29^th place)

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italiancharts.com (Global: 1,310^th place; English: 1,142^nd place)

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