Spinosity | ||||
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Released | September 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Studio | Platinum Studios, Melbourne | |||
Length | 14:31 | |||
Label | EastWest Records | |||
Producer | Nick Mainsbridge, The Sharp | |||
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Spinosity is the debut extended play release by Australian pop-rock band The Sharp. It was released in September 1992 and peaked at number 28 on the ARIA Charts.
Chart (1992–1993) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA) [1] | 28 |
Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
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Australia | September 1992 | CD | East West | 450990501-2 |
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