{"product_id":"sneaker-pimps-becoming-x-vinyl-2lp","title":"Sneaker Pimps – Becoming X (Vinyl 2LP)","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecoming X\u003c\/em\u003e is the groundbreaking 1996 debut album from British electronic group \u003cstrong\u003eSneaker Pimps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blending trip-hop, alternative rock, atmospheric electronica and downtempo beats, the record helped define the sound of the mid-1990s British electronic music scene. Built around the production of Liam Howe and Chris Corner, with the distinctive vocals of Kelli Dayton, \u003cem\u003eBecoming X\u003c\/em\u003e combines hypnotic rhythms, dark melodies and memorable pop songwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features some of the group's most recognisable recordings, including \u003cem\u003e6 Underground\u003c\/em\u003e, a defining trip-hop single with its haunting vocal melody, sweeping strings and laid-back electronic groove. \u003cem\u003eSpin Spin Sugar\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a more energetic combination of electronic beats and alternative pop, while \u003cem\u003ePost-Modern Sleaze\u003c\/em\u003e captures the group's atmospheric, slightly unsettling sound. Together, these tracks helped establish Sneaker Pimps as one of the most distinctive electronic acts of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere, \u003cem\u003eLow Place Like Home\u003c\/em\u003e opens the album with a combination of distorted textures, driving rhythms and understated vocals. \u003cem\u003eTesko Suicide\u003c\/em\u003e introduces sharper guitars and restless percussion, while the title track \u003cem\u003eBecoming X\u003c\/em\u003e explores a more restrained and introspective atmosphere. Songs such as \u003cem\u003eWaterbaby\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRoll On\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWasted Early Sunday Morning\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrate the group's ability to balance experimental production with accessible melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClosing tracks \u003cem\u003eWalking Zero\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHow Do\u003c\/em\u003e bring the album to a memorable conclusion, combining cinematic electronic arrangements with Kelli Dayton's expressive vocal performances. Her contributions give \u003cem\u003eBecoming X\u003c\/em\u003e its unmistakable character, making it the only Sneaker Pimps studio album to feature her as lead vocalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e180g black double-vinyl LP reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the album across four sides at \u003cstrong\u003e45 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e. The track sequence includes the Nellee Hooper Edit of \u003cem\u003e6 Underground\u003c\/em\u003e, the Radio Mix of \u003cem\u003eSpin Spin Sugar\u003c\/em\u003e and the Flight From Nashville Mix of \u003cem\u003ePost-Modern Sleaze\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the later album configuration. Released through Clean Up Records, this edition offers an opportunity to experience one of trip-hop's essential albums on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new and sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from \u003cstrong\u003eHeathen Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sneaker Pimps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Becoming X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Vinyl LP (2LP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trip-Hop \/ Electronic \/ Downtempo \/ Alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean Up Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUP020L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5016958095437\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new and sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Low+Place+Like+Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLow Place Like Home\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Tesko+Suicide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTesko Suicide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+6+Underground+Nellee+Hooper+Edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e6 Underground (Nellee Hooper Edit)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Becoming+X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBecoming X\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Spin+Spin+Sugar+Radio+Mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpin Spin Sugar (Radio Mix)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Post+Modern+Sleaze+Flight+From+Nashville+Mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePost-Modern Sleaze (Flight From Nashville Mix)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Waterbaby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWaterbaby\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Roll+On\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRoll On\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC3 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Wasted+Early+Sunday+Morning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWasted Early Sunday Morning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+Walking+Zero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWalking Zero\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Sneaker+Pimps+How+Do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHow Do\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Sneaker Pimps","offers":[{"title":"Default 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