{"product_id":"the-chekists-cut-throat-rave","title":"The Chekists - Cut Throat Rave","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinyl - VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve - Generic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\"Cut Throat Raver\" is a rare 1992 UK 12\" white label EP by electronic act The Chekists. Known for its industrial laced breakbeats and electro-analog piano, the 2 track release is highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCut Throat Raver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e was recorded in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003esummer of 1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e by the Harlow based duo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Chekists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e as a rare self released, 45 RPM 12\" white label vinyl. Carrying the matrix identifier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCK. 0001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the record was an independent attempt by the act to break into London's rapidly evolving underground white label market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe EP captures a specific turning point in UK dance music history, capturing the transition away from early Acid House 4\/4 beats into early Happy Hardcore and the foundational sounds of Jungle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBecause the release was a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003efailed foray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e into the commercial market, it received a highly restricted press run. No official record label ever picked it up, meaning original physical copies are exceptionally scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePick up this very slab of wax from the shop today here in Bristol or from our online store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘Buy Sell Trade Vinyl at Bristol’s Friendly Local Record Shop’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friendly Records Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55851455283585,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1322\/9859\/files\/IMG_7515.jpg?v=1782760317","url":"https:\/\/friendlyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-chekists-cut-throat-rave","provider":"Friendly Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}