Rip Rig + Panic - God (Vinyl 2x12" | EU Original | 1982)

Rip Rig + Panic – God is the debut album by the band Bruce Smith and Gareth Sager formed after The Pop Group split, together with pianist Mark Springer; Neneh Cherry and bassist Sean Oliver joined soon after. The group took its name from the Roland Kirk album "Rip, Rig and Panic". Musically, free jazz and free improvisation collide with post-punk, funk and reggae – untamed, playful and still pretty much one of a kind. The album first came out in 1981 as a double 12" at 45 RPM on Virgin; the four sides are named after colours (red, yellow, green, blue). Tracks like "Knee Deep In Shit" and "Those Eskimo Women Speak Frankly" show its range.

On offer is the European original pressing from 1982 on Virgin / Uh Huh Prods (302 159-420) – two 12" records at 45 RPM, with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin / Uh Huh Prods – 302 159-420
• Format: Vinyl 2x12", Album, 45 RPM
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Post-Punk, Free Jazz, No Wave, Funk – more in Post-Punk
• Inserts: OIS (original inner sleeve)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Red side

1. Constant Drudgery Is Harmful To Soul, Spirit & Health
2. Wilhelm Show Me The Diagram (Function Of The Orgasm)
3. Through Nomad Eyeballs
4. Change Your Life

Yellow side

1. Knee Deep In Shit
2. Totally Naked (Without Lock Or Key)
3. Try Box Out Of This Box
4. Need (De School You)

Green side

1. Howl! Caged Bird
2. Those Eskimo Women Speak Frankly
3. The Blue Blue Third

Blue side

1. Shadows Only There Because Of The Sun
2. Beware (Our Leaders Love The Smell Of Napalm)
3. Miss Pib
4. It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Brrod

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
This is the European original pressing from 1982 on Virgin / Uh Huh Prods, catalogue number 302 159-420, as a double 12" at 45 RPM with the original inner sleeve.

Who plays on it?
The band included Bruce Smith, Gareth Sager, Mark Springer, Sean Oliver and Neneh Cherry; the wider circle included Andi Oliver and Dave "Flash" Wright, among others.

What does VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means a well-kept, played copy with light signs of use. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Post-Punk collection or Experimental.