Fatboy Slim’s genre-defining debut gets the anniversary treatment it deserves.
Norman Cook’s groundbreaking debut as Fatboy Slim, Better Living Through Chemistry, is receiving a lavish 30th anniversary reissue packed with rarities, B-sides, and fresh remixes.
The 1996 masterpiece that ignited the big beat revolution returns on September 25 digitally and October 2 physically, with half-speed remastered tracks breathing new life into the genre-defining classic.
Dutch producer Sem Jacobs contributes a brand-new remix, while the digital edition features additional reworks from Chinonegro and Ammo Avenue.
Acclaimed journalist Alexis Petridis provides fresh liner notes exploring the album’s enduring legacy.
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Cook reflects on the record as “the beginning of the Fatboy Slim adventure,” embracing its raw experimentation and imperfections.
The reissue arrives amid the artist’s recent confession that while his studio passion has waned, his love for DJing remains undiminished after 115 shows this year.
