Shaping Up (album)

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Shaping Up
ShapingUp Sherbs.jpg
Studio album by The Sherbs
Released 1982 (1982)
Genre Rock, pop
Label Razzle, Festival
The Sherbs chronology
Defying Gravity
(1981)
Shaping Up
(1982)
The Hits 1969–1984
(1984)

Shaping Up is a mini-LP by The Sherbs released in 1982.

A mini-LP or mini-album is a short vinyl record album or LP, usually retailing at a lower price than an album that would be considered full-length. It is distinct from an EP due to containing more tracks and a slightly longer running length. A mini-LP is not to be confused with the unique to Japan "mini LP sleeve" or "paper jacket" CD.

Sherbet was one of the most prominent and successful Australian rock bands of the 1970s. The 'classic line-up' of Daryl Braithwaite on vocals, Tony Mitchell on bass guitar, Garth Porter on keyboards, Alan Sandow on drums, and Clive Shakespeare on guitar provided their teen-orientated pop style. In 1976 Shakespeare left and was soon replaced by Harvey James. Sherbet's biggest singles were "Summer Love" (1975) and "Howzat" (1976), both reaching number one in Australia. "Howzat" was also a top 5 hit in the United Kingdom. The band was less successful in the United States, where "Howzat" peaked at No. 61. As The Sherbs they also reached No. 61 in 1981 with "I Have the Skill". The group disbanded in 1984. Subsequent re-unions have occurred since 1998.

Track listing

  1. "Shaping Up"
  2. "No Holding Back (The Feeling)"
  3. "Don't Throw It All Away"
  4. "(I'll) Take It On The Run"
  5. "The Arrow"
  6. "Wild Is The Sea"
  7. "I Don't Wanna Lose You"
  8. "Knowing You (Bonus track on cassette release)"

Release history

CountryDateLabelFormatCatalog
Australia 1982Razzle, Festival Mini-LPL20021


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