Rip It Up (James Reyne song) explained

Rip it Up
Cover:	Rip_it_Up_by_James_Reyne_CD_single.jpg
Caption:	CD single cover
Type:	single
Artist:	James Reyne
Album:	James Reyne
A-Side:	Rip it Up
B-Side:	Love Will Find a Way
Released:	7 December 1987^[1]
Genre:	Pop/Rock
Label:	Capitol Records
Producer:	Davitt Sigerson
Prev Title:	Hammerhead
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Heaven on a Stick
Next Year:	1988

"Rip it Up" is the third single from Australian rock musician James Reyne’s debut self titled solo studio album in (1987).

Background and promotion

Reyne was the lead singer of Australian rock band Australian Crawl who played their final show is at the Perth Entertainment Centre on 1 February 1986. Following this, Reyne began work on his solo career. Reyne's 1987/88 tour was called the "Rip it Up Tour" after this track.^[2]

Track listings

CD Single/ 7”

"Rip it Up" - 3:34
"Love Will Find a Way" -

Vinyl / 12"

A1 "Rip It Up" (Cuttin' The Rug Version) - 6:37
A2 "Rip It Up" (Bonus Beats) - 1:57
B1 "Rip It Up" (Dub Mix) - 5:21
B2 "Rip It Up" (Alternate Dub Mix) - 5:24

External links

Web site: James Reyne –"Rip it Up". discogs.com. 4 March 2016.

Notes and References

Web site: Australian Music Report No. 698 – 7 December 1987 > Singles: New Releases. Australian Music Report. Imgur.com. 11 December 2020.
Web site: JAMES REYNE - RIP IT UP TOUR. www.frontiertouring.com. 12 March 2016.
Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian)
. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 250. N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA from mid-1983 until 12 June 1988.