Colour by Numbers
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Colour by Numbers is a 1983 pop album by British band Culture Club, best known for its hit singles like "Karma Chameleon" and its blend of new wave, soul, and reggae influences.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Colour by Numbers canonical | 14 |
| Colour by Numbers (song) | 2 |
| Colour By Numbers | 1 |
| Culture Club – Colour by Numbers | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6976464 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Colour by Numbers Context triple: [Culture Club, album, Colour by Numbers]
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A.
The Colour and the Shape
The Colour and the Shape is the Foo Fighters’ acclaimed 1997 rock album featuring hits like "Everlong," "My Hero," and "Monkey Wrench."
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B.
Numbers in Color
Numbers in Color is a 1958–59 encaustic painting by Jasper Johns that layers a grid of numerals in vivid, textured color, exemplifying his exploration of everyday symbols in American art.
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C.
Colores
Colores is a 2020 reggaeton and Latin pop studio album by Colombian artist J Balvin, noted for its color-themed tracks and vibrant, minimalist production.
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D.
4900 Colours
4900 Colours is a large-scale abstract artwork by Gerhard Richter composed of thousands of vividly colored squares arranged in systematic grid formations.
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E.
Room for one colour
Room for one colour is an immersive light installation by artist Olafur Eliasson that bathes a space in monochromatic yellow light, altering viewers’ perception of color and environment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Colour by Numbers Target entity description: Colour by Numbers is a 1983 pop album by British band Culture Club, best known for its hit singles like "Karma Chameleon" and its blend of new wave, soul, and reggae influences.
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A.
The Colour and the Shape
The Colour and the Shape is the Foo Fighters’ acclaimed 1997 rock album featuring hits like "Everlong," "My Hero," and "Monkey Wrench."
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B.
Numbers in Color
Numbers in Color is a 1958–59 encaustic painting by Jasper Johns that layers a grid of numerals in vivid, textured color, exemplifying his exploration of everyday symbols in American art.
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C.
Colores
Colores is a 2020 reggaeton and Latin pop studio album by Colombian artist J Balvin, noted for its color-themed tracks and vibrant, minimalist production.
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D.
4900 Colours
4900 Colours is a large-scale abstract artwork by Gerhard Richter composed of thousands of vividly colored squares arranged in systematic grid formations.
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E.
Room for one colour
Room for one colour is an immersive light installation by artist Olafur Eliasson that bathes a space in monochromatic yellow light, altering viewers’ perception of color and environment.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Colour by Numbers Description of subject: Colour by Numbers is a 1983 pop album by British band Culture Club, best known for its hit singles like "Karma Chameleon" and its blend of new wave, soul, and reggae influences.
Referenced by (18)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Colour by Numbers
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subject linked to:
Kissing to Be Clever (1982)
subject linked to:
Colour by Numbers (1983)
linked to: Colour by Numbers
subject linked to:
Waking Up with the House on Fire (1984)
subject linked to:
Waking Up with the House on Fire (1984)
subject linked to:
Waking Up with the House on Fire (1984)
subject linked to:
Don't Mind If I Do (1999)
linked to: Colour by Numbers