This is your opportunity to own a beautifully preserved 2019 copy of The Best of Fatboy Slim, an anthology that captures the energy, charisma, humour and pure dancefloor authority of Norman Cook across decades of influence.

Fatboy Slim Vinyl UNPLAYED 2x12” Breakbeat DJ Norman Cook SKINT RECORDS NM/G/G+

Who is Fatboy Slim - Norman Cook? What Are The Greatest Hits on this Vinyl Album?

The two 140-gram records remain untouched, visually near mint, with clean surfaces and a sheen that only unplayed vinyl retains, and although a bottle of tap water was once knocked over near the album, only the outer cardboard sleeves experienced moisture. These sleeves were dried naturally indoors, flipped regularly, and allowed to regain their original firmness, making the outer packaging presentable, strong, and structurally secure once again. The inner sleeves remain fully intact, their seams perfectly glued, holding their protective purpose with complete integrity, maintaining their role as guardians of the vinyl.

♌ This release celebrates the original superstar DJ long before the era of influencer culture and algorithm-driven music discovery, and what makes this compilation so compelling is not only the iconic tracks themselves but the history behind each one; the stories woven into the grooves, the memories of late-90s and early-2000s club culture, the MTV moments, the Brighton beach sets, the festival madness, and the sheer joyful chaos that only Fatboy Slim can create. 

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"The Rockafeller Skank" (1998): The Global Breakthrough

• Release Date: June 1998.

• UK Chart Performance: Reached Number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.

• International Success: Hit Number 1 in Iceland and entered the prestigious US Billboard Hot 100 (peaking inside the Top 75)—a rare feat for a UK electronic producer at the time.

• Cultural Impact: Its infectious hook of vocal snippets and chopped guitar loops became instantly identifiable worldwide, establishing Fatboy Slim as a leader of the big beat movement and paving the way for massive international success.

"Praise You" (1999): UK Number One Anthem

• Release Date: January 1999.

• Chart Domination: Became Fatboy Slim’s first UK number one single, spending fourteen weeks on the UK Singles Chart. Also reached Number 1 in Iceland.

• US Momentum: Climbed into the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking inside the Top 40. Reached Number 4 in Canada and Number 6 in Ireland.

• Defining Track: The warm vocal sample and feel-good groove helped push the parent album to multi-platinum status. It is widely recognised as a defining dance anthem of the late nineties and a major reason for his global breakthrough.

"Right Here, Right Now" (1999): Big Beat Mainstream Hit

• Release Date: April 1999.

• Chart Success: Reached Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, staying on the chart for eleven weeks.

• International Reach: A major hit across Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and other international markets, securing top-forty positions in numerous countries.

• Legacy: Played a vital role in bringing big beat electronic music into mainstream visibility. Its instantly recognisable string sample made it one of the most synced dance tracks in British television, advertising, and sports coverage for many years.

Every track flows like a timestamp in dance music evolution, beginning with the wildly beloved Praise You, a track built on warmth, humanity, and the spirit of spontaneity, a song that originally began as a quirky idea layered from an obscure Camille Yarbrough sample into what became one of the most heart-lifting dance anthems of all time. 

Its charm still resonates because it captures the feeling of strangers dancing together in public, a theme that appears again and again in Norman’s work, lifting people from the everyday into the brilliant.

Weapon of Choice brings Bootsy Collins into the spotlight with effortless swagger

WEAPON OF CHOICE - Christopher Walken

Weapon of Choice remains one of the most celebrated and culturally iconic tracks in the Fatboy Slim universe, a benchmark moment in dance music history that continues to fascinate fans, collectors and music historians. Released in 2001 as part of the album Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars, it features the unmistakable voice of Bootsy Collins, the Parliament-Funkadelic legend whose deep, charismatic vocals added a layer of funk lineage to the bright, swaggering world of big beat. 

The combination of Norman Cook’s production and Bootsy Collins’ delivery created a track that felt both futuristic and timeless, grounded in funk tradition yet bursting with modern energy.

♌ What propelled Weapon of Choice into global mythology was not only the music itself but the extraordinary music video starring Christopher Walken, a performance that entered pop culture history almost immediately. Directed by Spike Jonze, the video featured Walken dancing, gliding, spinning and floating through an empty hotel lobby, revealing a side of the Oscar-winning actor that audiences had never seen before. His performance became the subject of worldwide fascination, and the video went on to sweep award ceremonies. 

Weapon of Choice won 6 MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Direction in 2011.

It later won the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Music Video, cementing its status as one of the greatest music videos ever made. 

Few dance tracks in history have enjoyed such an extraordinary run of formal recognition.

The video was so influential that Christopher Walken later referenced it in interviews as one of his most memorable projects. Weapon of Choice became one of those rare songs where the visuals and the audio are inseparable in cultural memory. Even people who did not grow up with big beat or electronic music recognise Walken’s airborne glide as a defining pop culture moment of the early 2000s. This connection helped the single achieve strong commercial performance across Europe and beyond. The track charted internationally and contributed significantly to the album’s global sales, strengthening Fatboy Slim’s reputation as one of the era’s most innovative and charismatic producers.

Weapon of Choice also earned a permanent place in film and television. It appeared in high-energy sequences, advertising campaigns, sports broadcasts and comedy moments where its lively character perfectly matched the tone. 

♌ It became one of those rare dance tracks that reached audiences outside the club scene, appealing equally to music lovers, film fans, dance enthusiasts and pop culture archivists.

Collectors appreciate the significance of this track not only because of its awards and its video but also because it represented a moment where genre boundaries dissolved. Funk and big beat collided in a way that seemed both charming and unforced, with Norman Cook proving once again that electronic music could be bold, joyful and full of personality. Weapon of Choice demonstrated that dance music could be artful, humour-driven, technically sharp and emotionally memorable, paving the way for more adventurous collaborations in the genre.

Many Fatboy Slim fans view Weapon of Choice as a career-defining milestone, marking his evolution into a truly global figure whose work reached millions across different mediums. The track helped consolidate the international touring schedule that Norman Cook still maintains today, connecting fans from Brighton to Tokyo to Rio. Its presence on this compilation adds both prestige and historical weight, reminding collectors that this album is not just a set of songs but a curated showcase of cultural moments that shaped entire generations of listeners.

Weapon of Choice stands as one of the most award-winning dance tracks of all time, a piece of music with enough personality to transcend its genre and enough legacy to remain relevant decades later. Owning it on vinyl, especially in unplayed condition, means holding a piece of modern cultural history — the sound of a legendary producer, a legendary funk icon, and a legendary actor coming together for a moment of pure creative magic.

♌ The compilation continues with one of the most beloved cross-genre collisions ever pressed to wax: Body Movin’, the Beastie Boys original, transformed through a Fatboy Slim remix that delivers cheeky breaks, rubbery basslines, and that unmistakable bounce that defined his best work. The Beastie Boys brought playful mischief to everything they touched, and Norman’s remix amplified that mischief into anthem territory. It is a collaboration built on shared spirit and mutual musical humour, deeply loved by fans of both acts because it perfectly captures the energy of a time when dance, hip-hop, and alternative culture blended easily and joyfully.

Rockafeller Skank continues the ride with its iconic repetition, a track built on layers so instantly recognisable that a single bar is enough to identify it anywhere in the world. This track is pure DNA of the late 90s, a piece of musical history that still ignites dancefloors with the same unstoppable force it did on release.

♌ Wildchild’s legacy in UK underground culture is undeniable: a producer whose work sits at the crossroads of house, hip-hop and rave spirit, and this remix is Norman tipping his cap to that scene with full respect.

Then we arrive at one of the most important sections of this entire collection: the Midfield General Disco Reshuffle. This is where the nerd-level joy begins, because Damian Harris, known to fans as Midfield General, was not just a remixer or collaborator — he was the founder, heart and mischievous brain behind Skint Records itself. Without Damian Harris, there is no Skint. Without Skint, there is no Fatboy Slim era as we know it. He and Norman Cook helped build Brighton’s dance scene into a global cultural force, drawing the world’s eyes and ears to a coastal city that became synonymous with fun, freedom, and forward-thinking electronic music.

Midfield General’s Disco Reshuffle takes Talkin’ Bout My Baby and transforms it into something playful, funky and celebratory, using the same sense of cheeky humour that Skint built its identity upon. Damian Harris appears across music history under several variations of name — Midfield, MG, Mindfield General, The Almighty Midfield General — all affectionate nods to his irreverent creative style. His work has always carried that unmistakable Brighton energy, equal parts warmth, boldness, and mischief. This remix is not just a track; it is a piece of Skint Records folklore pressed into vinyl. Collectors know exactly how foundational this kind of collaboration is, which makes this pressing especially attractive to fans who appreciate the deeper layers of electronic music history.

And then we reach the CamelPhat remix, a bridge between eras, bringing contemporary production into the orbit of Right Here, Right Now, a track that dominated the closing years of the 90s. CamelPhat reworks it with respect, keeping the adrenaline of the original while adding modern texture and depth, demonstrating how timeless Norman Cook’s work truly is.

Groove Armada appears in the form of I See You Baby, a track whose Fatboy Slim remix became a classic in its own right. Groove Armada, known for the elegance of At the River and the rowdy brilliance of Superstylin’, work brilliantly within this remix framework, and Norman Cook’s interpretation brings extra layers of bounce and cheek, exactly what fans love from both acts. Groove Armada have always excelled at balancing chillout sophistication with festival-sized energy, and this remix stands as an example of two major forces in UK electronic music finishing each other’s musical sentences.

The compilation closes in unforgettable fashion with Song for Shelter remixed by The Chemical Brothers, another titan-level connection between pioneers of the big-beat movement, and Eat Sleep Rave Repeat shaped into a Calvin Harris remix that became a global chant for club culture. The presence of Beardyman adds another layer of artistry, celebrating vocal improvisation, looping wizardry and theatre-level performance energy. Calvin Harris brings the high-gloss festival production style that pushed this track into modern rave mythology, making it an intergenerational anthem.

RUNOUT & IDENTIFIER BREAKDOWN – BUYER-MAGNET SEOLADY EDITION

BMGCAT348DLP D Greg @ FT

This is exactly what it looks like once you know the insiders’ shorthand, Here’s the translation:

• BMGCAT348DLP D
  The catalogue number and the side identifier.
  “D” = Side D of the double LP.

• Greg @ FT
  This refers to the cutting engineer and the mastering/cutting house.

So who is Greg?

Greg = Greg Moore, a well-known vinyl cutting engineer in the UK.

He has cut for:

• BMG

• Skint

• Ministry of Sound

• Ninja Tune

• Hospital Records

• And a long list of dance and electronic acts

He is very active in the dance music world — the exact world Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Skint Records and Brighton’s big-beat heritage come from.

The sides marked with “Greg @ FT” reveal that the lacquer for those parts of the record was cut by Greg Moore, one of the most respected mastering and cutting engineers in the UK. Greg is known for his work across electronic, house, techno, breakbeat and big-beat genres, and his name appears on high-quality releases from labels that value warmth, clarity and punch. 

♌ His involvement is a reassuring sign for anyone who values the depth and energy of dance music on analogue playback. The “FT” inscription stands for Finyl Tweek, the London-based cutting and mastering house that specialises in vinyl for the dance and electronic world. Finyl Tweek’s engineers are known for enhancing low-end richness without muddying the mix, preserving crisp high frequencies, and delivering a lively, club-ready feel that suits the Fatboy Slim catalogue perfectly.

The runouts confirm that this pressing is not a secondary or unofficial edition; it is a direct lineage cut from BMG’s official production workflow. Loud music often loses detail when cut by engineers unfamiliar with dance-floor dynamics, but Finyl Tweek’s involvement ensures that the groove geometry, EQ treatment and cut depth were handled by specialists who understand the shape, density and movement of electronic sound on vinyl. 

♌ Collectors who know their runouts will recognise Greg Moore’s work immediately, and the combination of his initials with the FT signature makes this pressing desirable for anyone who appreciates high-quality master cutting.

The barcode printed on the sleeve and encoded in the scannable strip reads 4050538455724 (SEE PHOTOS), tying the physical item to the correct retail EAN. This also matches the metadata used by BMG and Loaded Records across all European territories for this particular 2×LP issue. The rights society marking “MCPS” confirms the UK licensing and publishing lineage, assuring buyers that the release conforms to British and European copyright standards. The phonographic and copyright credits list Loaded Records Limited, reflecting the historical relationship between Skint, BMG, and Norman Cook’s catalogue.

What makes this set of identifiers even more appealing is how cleanly they align with Discogs catalogue entries, pressing notes and mastering credits, meaning this copy can be matched with confidence to the official run. Collectors enjoy knowing precisely what version they are purchasing, and these runout details create absolute clarity by linking the physical artefact directly to its documented pressing variant.

Whether you’re a fan of Skint Records history, a completist building a Fatboy Slim vinyl archive, or someone who values the authenticity of lacquer-cut records from reputable engineers, the presence of Greg Moore’s cutting marks and Finyl Tweek’s studio signature ensures that this pressing delivers both sonic pedigree and collectible credibility. 

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This double LP is a masterclass in:

• Sampling as an art form: Cook’s genius for finding obscure records and transforming them

• The remix as reinvention: How to honor an original while creating something entirely new

• Big beat’s lasting influence: These breaks, basslines, and builds influenced everything from EDM to UK grime

• Physical music’s value: The warm analog sound of vinyl brings these tracks to life in ways streaming never can

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Whether you’re a vinyl collector, a DJ building your crates, or someone discovering why the late 90s/early 2000s were a golden age of electronic music, this is an essential addition to your collection.