Episode Three: FFRR | Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story

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Hit That Perfect Beat:

The London Records Story

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The beat drops and everything changes.

While London Records dominates the charts, a new underground movement is reshaping Britain: acid house, rave, and electronic music. At the centre is Pete Tong, searching for something beyond hits: a lasting legacy.

From illegal warehouse parties to bedroom producers and underground DJs, Episode 3 traces the rise of a scene that changed music forever.

Featuring voices including Paul Hartnoll (Orbital), Goldie and Cookie Crew the episode explores the clash between underground culture and commercial success as rave transforms Britain into the sound of a revolution.

Guests featured in this episode:

Pete Tong

Julia Marcus

Sean Rowley

Paul Hartnoll (Orbital)

Jez Willis & Tim Garbutt (Utah Saints)

Steve Hall

Susie Q & Debbie Remedy (Cookie Crew)

Goldie

& more!

Freshly stocked on the London Records shop, a limited run of our 2026 Record Store Day releases are available to buy now, alongside our classic albums and merch range plus the companion 2CD album to ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’.

As part of Harry Styles’s Meltdown Festival at London’s Southbank Centre, on Wednesday 17 June, Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Keir Stewart presents a celebration of the music of Vini Reilly and The Durutti Column. Keir (guitar, bass, samples, keys) will be joined by Liz Rossi (violin, piano), Caolfhionn Rose (vocals, piano) and Sam Morris (French horn) as they interpret key moments across the band’s six-decade career.

Southbank Centre Members’ on sale: Wednesday 20 May, 10 AM

General on sale: Friday 22 May, 10 AM