Artist: Chakk
Genre: Industrial
Chakk were a British industrial/dance band formed in Sheffield in 1981, part of the city's innovative electronic music scene alongside Cabaret Voltaire and The Human League. The band created a unique sound combining industrial music with funk and dance elements. Chakk's music featured heavy use of percussion, electronics, and unconventional song structures. They were part of Sheffield's Fon Studios collective and released music on various independent labels. Albums like 'In Your Place' showcased their ability to blend industrial experimentation with dancefloor grooves. While never achieving commercial success, Chakk influenced the development of industrial dance music and electronic body music. They represented Sheffield's cutting-edge electronic scene, demonstrating that industrial music could incorporate funk and dance elements. Though relatively obscure, Chakk's innovative approach influenced later electronic and industrial artists who sought to make experimental music danceable.
Chakk vinyl records (13)
CHAKK Out Of The Flesh (1984 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single includes three mixes of the title track picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some shelfwear whilst the vinyl looks barely played DVR6) Track Listing: 1. Out Of The Flesh - Mix I 2. Out Of The Flesh - Mix II 3. Out Of The Flesh - Mix III
£7.99 used
CHAKK Timebomb EP (1986 UK 3-track white label advance promotional vinyl 12 for the single release from Mark Brydons pre-Moloko industrial/funk outfit Chakk who also included Dee Boyle [later of The Longpigs] features Take Your Time The Pieces and Just Wait FONT6) Track Listing: 1. Take Your Time 2
£6.99 used
CHAKK Timebomb EP (1986 UK 3-track 12 vinyl EP including Take Your Time The Pieces and Just Wait. The glossy picture sleeve has a small seam split to the edge however the vinyl [now removed from the sleeve for storage] remains in excellentcondition with only light signs of play) Track Listing: A1
£9.00 used
CHAKK Timebomb (1987 UK limited edition 4-track 12 vinyl EP the Bombed-Out remixes by D.J. Chakk; including Take Your Time [Earth Calling] plus three mixes of Just Pieces. The vinyl remains in excellent condition within the FON company die-cut title sleeve) Track Listing: A1. Take Your Time (Earth Calling) B1
£14.00 used
CHAKK Out Of The Flesh (Scarce 1984 UK promotional 1-sided 12 vinyl single with custom black on white printed labels - looks unplayed FONT10)
£7.99 used
CHAKK Imagination (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring the Instrumental version picture sleeve FON2) Track Listing: Imagination - Who Needs A Better Life Imagination - Instrumental
£7.99 used
CHAKK Big Hot Blues (1986 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Cut The Dust glossy picture sleeve FON3) Track Listing: Big Hot Blues Cut The Dust
£7.99 used
CHAKK Time Bomb (1986 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Just Pieces glossy picture sleeve FON6) Track Listing: 1. Timebomb 2. Just Pieces
£7.99 used
CHAKK Big Hot Blues (1986 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single from the Sheffield based indie act who were early adopters of sampling technology including Mark Brydon [the bands bass player] would go on to form Moloko; includes the Extended Mix of the title track plus the Big Blue Mix and Cut The Dust. The vinyl remains in excellent condition issued in a glossy picture sleeve FONT3) Track Listing: A1
£9.00 used
CHAKK 10 Days In An Elevator (1986 UK MCA Records label 8-track vinyl LP featuring the singles Big Hot Blues and Imagination plus the Bonus 4-track 12 EP including Murderer Big Hot Mix Stare Me Out [Crash Mix] and Cut The Dust. The glossy picture sleeve comes with the individual picture inners and shows few signs of edgewear whilst the vinyl remains in barely played condition) Track Listing: A1
£23.00 used