"Razor's Edge" is a song written by Ian Morrison and

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and recorded by Australian band

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. The song was released in March 1983, as the second and final single from the band's debut studio album, ''

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''. "Razor's Edge" peaked at number 36 on the Australian

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Track listing

; 7" WEA (7-259963) Side A: "Razor's Edge" - 4:06
Side B: "On the Platform" - 4:59

Charts

Cover versions

* In 2018,

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covered the song on their album '' Gotcha Covered''.

References

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