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Philophobia free definition results from over 1700 online dictionaries. Arab strap philophobia lp sealed vinyl new 1972 records indie rock alternative. Arab strap philophobia lyrics and tracklist genius. It was released on 20 april 1998 on chemikal underground philophobia peaked at number 37 on the uk albums chart, as well as number 3 on the uk independent albums chart the 2010 reissue edition of the album comes with an additional bonus disc. The 2lp heavyweight vinyl comes in a widespined sleeve and includes a digital download card. Check out philophobia explicit by arab strap on amazon music.
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