Single Information
In the end of 1976, it was the first Blondie single released on Chrysalis Records in the UK, although it did not chart. The B-sides to this single were "In the Flesh" and "X-Offender", both previously issued as A-side singles by Private Stock Records, and both moderately successful. As a promotional gimmick the song was also released as a 12" single, selling for 99p.
In Australia, the song "In the Flesh" was played by mistake, instead of "X Offender", on the nationally broadcast music program Countdown,and was well received by the viewing audience.Chrysalis released the song as a single in Australia, and it quickly reached number two there. Australia was thus the first territory where Blondie achieved a hit single, and the album sold well too. The song's appeal could be found in its cartoon-ish and animated nature.
In a BBC Radio documentary about Blondie, Debbie Harry said "Rip Her To Shreds" is about what gossip columns do to people's lives. "Rip Her To Shreds" was included on Blondie's first 'greatest hits' compilation The Best of Blondie, released in October 1981.
Two versions of the song are featured in the 2011 film Bridesmaids were the original plays in the opening of the film and the live version plays in the end credits.
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