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Introducing L.A.B.

Introducing L.A.B. is a compilation album released by New Zealand band L.A.B.. Originally released in Europe and the United Kingdom in October 2023 as a sampler to promote their European tour, the album received a wide release in New Zealand in December 2023, reaching number one the following month.

Introducing L.A.B.
Compilation album by
L.A.B.
Released13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
Genre
Length44:12
LabelLoop
L.A.B. chronology
L.A.B. in Dub
(2022) 		Introducing L.A.B.
(2023) 		L.A.B. VI
(2024)

Production

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In October 2023, L.A.B. held their first performances in the Northern Hemisphere,[1] when they performed shows at the Paradiso in Amsterdam,[2] and the O2 Forum Kentish Town in the United Kingdom.[3] Introducing L.A.B. was produced as a sampler to commemorate the shows, and sold only in Europe and the United Kingdom.[1]

The album features two songs from L.A.B. (2017), three tracks from L.A.B. III (2019), three from L.A.B. IV (2020), one from L.A.B. V (2021), and "Take It Away", the band's 2022 single from their to-be released sixth album. No songs from L.A.B. II (2018) feature on the album.

Release and promotion

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The album was released on 14 October 2023 on vinyl in Europe and the United Kingdom.[3] This was followed by a wide release in New Zealand on 15 December, where the album was released on vinyl, streaming and as a digital download,[1] where the album debuted at number four,[4] reaching a peak of number one in early January.[5]

Track listing

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Introducing L.A.B. track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ain't No Use"
  • L.A.B.
  • B. Kora
  • J. Shadbolt
4:40
2."Controller"B. Kora4:35
3."In the Air"
  • B. Kora
  • L.A.B
4:12
4."Yes I Do"
  • A. Adams-Tamatea
  • B. Kora
  • H. Kora
  • J. Shadbolt
  • M. Gregory
5:10
5."For the Love of Jane"B. Kora4:53
6."Why Oh Why"
  • A. Adams-Tamatea
  • B. Kora
  • H. Kora
  • J. Shadbolt
  • M. Gregory
4:50
7."No Roots"
  • A. Adams-Tamatea
  • B. Kora
  • H. Kora
  • J. Shadbolt
  • M. Gregory
4:52
8."Mr Reggae"Billy Kaui3:04
9."Personify"
  • B. Kora
  • L.A.B
4:24
10."Take It Away"
  • A. Adams-Tamatea
  • B. Kora
  • H. Kora
  • J. Shadbolt
  • M. Gregory
3:32
Total length:44:12

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for Introducing L.A.B.
Chart (2023–2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[4] 1

Certifications

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Certifications for Introducing L.A.B.
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[6] Platinum 15,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Introducing L.A.B". Bandcamp. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ "L.A.B Introducing". Platomania. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Introducing L.A.B". Pias. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Charts.nz – L.A.B. – Introducing". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  5. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  6. ^ "New Zealand album certifications – L.A.B. – Introducing L.A.B." Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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