Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Nine vinyl releases including key albums from the 1990s; originals and reissues on Skint and BMG.
Fatboy Slim started as a bassist in a britpop band before shifting to electronic music in the early 1990s, establishing his own style with funky grooves and samples. His catalogue includes studio albums and compilations, released primarily on Skint Records and later BMG. Notable albums such as 'Better Living Through Chemistry' (1996) and 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' (1998) exemplify his big beat sound, mixing hip hop, dance, and house influences.
His vinyl releases are of interest to collectors and audiophiles for their various original and reissue pressings across the UK, Europe, and the US. Key records have multiple vinyl versions and remain actively traded, with prices varying by pressing and edition.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Skint · 2018
Nonesuch · 2014
Nonesuch · 2010
Skint · 2004
Skint · 2000
Skint · 1998
Skint · 1996Playlist
The tracks that sum up Fatboy Slim's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Fatboy Slim's debut album that launched his big beat career, featuring standout tracks with funky grooves and club-ready beats.
Breakthrough album containing international hits like 'The Rockafeller Skank' and 'Praise You', central to big beat's global appeal.
Explores a smoother, more introspective big beat sound with notable collaborations and samples, widely available in vinyl formats.
Go further
Artists who share part of Fatboy Slim's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
"The Chemical Brothers encouraged me to pursue a career in big beat, which shaped my musical direction."— Fatboy Slim
Released in 2004 with catalog number SKI 517884 1, this stereo LP pressing of 'Palookaville' features 12 tracks and commands a price range from approximately 26.9 to 50 euros on the vinyl market.
The 1996 12" LP on Skint Records, catalog BRASSIC 2LP, marked Fatboy Slim's debut under this moniker, with vinyl prices ranging from 0.5 to 20 euros depending on pressing rarity and condition.
This 1998 LP on Astralwerks (cat. ASW 66247-1) is notable for its high demand, with vinyl sellers listing copies between 43.5 and 47.56 euros, indicating its status as a collector's item.
The 2000 LP includes 11 tracks such as 'Talking Bout My Baby', 'Star 69', and 'Weapon Of Choice', showcasing Fatboy Slim's evolving house and big beat styles.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Fatboy Slim is the stage name of Quentin Leo Cook, a British DJ and producer known for pioneering the big beat genre in electronic music.
Essential vinyl albums include 'Better Living Through Chemistry' (1996), 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' (1998), and 'Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars' (2000).
He was born in Redhill, near London, United Kingdom, in 1963.
His music blends big beat, house, hip hop, and dance elements, famously shaping the 1990s electronic music scene.
His main vinyl releases appeared on Skint Records and later on BMG Rights Management.
Yes, original UK pressings of 'Palookaville' on Skint from 2004 exist and are offered in stereo LP format.
French collectors find a mix of UK, European, and US pressings, with prices reflecting edition rarity and condition.
Popular tracks include 'Praise You', 'The Rockafeller Skank', 'Right Here Right Now', and 'Weapon Of Choice'.
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