Fatboy Slim’s iconic record box immortalised in new Mark Vessey print

Fatboy Slim legendary record box now stands as a cultural artefact in a striking photographic print by British artist Mark Vessey. Moreover, on October 1, Hang-Up Gallery released the piece, titled Fatboy Slim’s Record Box, as a limited edition of signed prints across four sizes.

Known worldwide as Norman Cook, Fatboy Slim remains one of the most influential dance music figures of the 1990s and 2000s. As the pioneer of Big Beat and the head of Skint Records, he shaped an era with albums like You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby and singles including Praise You and The Rockafeller Skank. Long before digital DJing, Cook carried this very box of vinyl records around the world, hauling it across legendary stages from Glastonbury and Ibiza to the unforgettable Big Beach Boutique in Brighton. Covered in layers of stickers from brands, artists, and travels, the box is steeped in history and serves as a time capsule of dance culture.

Fatboy Slim’s Recordbox

Moreover, Vessey, who has built a reputation for curating icons of contemporary pop culture through his photography, described the record box as “a unique reflection of Norman,” noting its patina of travel and lived-in character. In addition, his new artwork follows the acclaimed Norman piece, which showcased Fatboy Slim’s record collection, and furthermore complements the DJ’s recently released autobiography It Ain’t Over… ‘Til The Fat Boy Sings.

Cook himself praised Vessey’s vision, saying: “The significance of what Mark does with objects like this is he makes the significance of seemingly everyday objects by photographing them so beautifully and elevating them. He recognises beauty in the flawed nature of our old possessions. This is history here. This is culture and art.”

The prints, each signed by both Vessey and Cook, are now available in limited runs via Hang-Up Gallery in London and online at www.hanguppictures.com, offering fans a rare chance to own a piece of music and visual art history.