''Ratcat'' is the debut

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(EP) by Australian

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band

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, released in July 1987, shortly after they signed to

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. The EP was placed on high rotation on

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Track listing

Release history

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References

1987 debut EPs Ratcat albums Indie pop EPs EPs by Australian artists {{1980s-alt-rock-album-stub