The Point Blank EP
Repeater
Have 02
1997
The Tale of Havok 2
After the success of Repeater’s first release, we knew they had plenty more up their sleeves, so we pressed on with Havok’s second EP. Doughnut was a huge, stomping acid epic that quickly became Repeater’s trademark style—once described by Chris Liberator as Acid Stomp. We had just had Julian Liberator play for us, followed closely by Chris, and were gradually immersing ourselves in the sound of acid techno. So, we asked Chris to remix Doughnut. With the help of D.A.V.E. The Drummer, the two of them created the now-legendary Total Fucking Havok remix—and the rest, I suppose, is history.
Run Out Groove Etchings
This Side – Large Calibre From Manchester
This simply refers to the name of the E.P., which was the Point Blank E.P. Back in the day, there was no digital software, so producers created artwork for printing flyers and labels using cardboard and acetate masters for each colour. There was a bit of a cock-up at the printers, so on the original label artwork for this release, half of the smiley face’s head pieces appear black instead of yellow, ruining the effect of its head being shot away.
That Side – Like Hell The North Will Rise Again (With A Little Help From The South)
In 1997, the great Madchester Rave On boom of the early nineties was fading. Factory Records had long since folded, and the Stone Roses had split. This etching potentially symbolised the hope that a new Manchester sound would emerge, while still respectfully acknowledging the contributions of our Southern friends, Chris and D.A.V.E. The Drummer.
