{"title":"Music Releases - August 9, 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse music releases from August 9, 2004 at Vibin' Vinyl, including vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, limited editions, reissues, imports, colored vinyl, experimental releases, and collectible pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release date archive helps collectors explore albums, singles, EPs, soundtracks, special editions, and physical music releases connected to August 9, 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chk-chk-chk-hello-is-this-thing-on-cd","title":"!!! (Chk Chk Chk) – Hello? Is This Thing On? [CD Single]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRelease Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e!!! (Chk Chk Chk) expand the dancefloor-focused side of \u003cem\u003eLouden Up Now\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eHello? Is This Thing On?\u003c\/em\u003e, a three-track CD single released in the United Kingdom in 2004. Built around one of the album’s standout tracks, the release pairs the original version with additional material that pushes the band further into electronic, house, funk, and alternative dance territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe single includes “Hello? Is This Thing On?” alongside “Sunday 5:17am,” remixed by Justin VanDerVolgen, and the extended “Thomas N’ Eric’s Rub and Tug Throwdown” treatment of the title track. Together, the three tracks highlight the strong connection between !!!’s dance-punk sound and the club culture surrounding the band during the \u003cem\u003eLouden Up Now\u003c\/em\u003e era.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis UK CD single was issued as catalog number WAP176CD and offers a collectible companion to the album for fans exploring !!!’s singles, B-sides, and remix releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cem\u003eLouden Up Now\u003c\/em\u003e is already part of your collection, \u003cem\u003eHello? Is This Thing On?\u003c\/em\u003e extends the album’s club-oriented side with material beyond the standard album sequence. The combination of the original track, a Justin VanDerVolgen remix, and the extended Rub and Tug treatment makes this CD especially appealing to !!! fans and remix collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eThree-track CD single from !!! (Chk Chk Chk)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eReleased during the \u003cem\u003eLouden Up Now\u003c\/em\u003e era\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures “Hello? Is This Thing On?”\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes “Sunday 5:17am” remixed by Justin VanDerVolgen\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures Thomas N’ Eric’s Rub and Tug Throwdown remix of the title track\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eBlends dance-punk, alternative dance, indie electronic, house, funk, and electronic influences\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eUK CD single issued as WAP176CD\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1. Hello? Is This Thing On?\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    2. Sunday 5:17am\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    3. Hello? Is This Thing On? (Thomas N’ Eric’s Rub and Tug Throwdown)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e !!! (Chk Chk Chk)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hello? Is This Thing On?\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD Single\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warp Records \/ Touch and Go Records\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAP176CD\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 9, 2004\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 801061917616\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePreview the release below before adding this CD single edition of \u003cem\u003eHello? Is This Thing On?\u003c\/em\u003e to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"!!! (Chk Chk Chk)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45384211824873,"sku":"XBQM4E-KJ6N-00","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/files\/hello-is-this-thing-on-cd_cbXFH.png?v=1751619541"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/3523\/8633\/collections\/Pink_and_White_Grunge_Simple_New_Single_Release_Instagram_Post_-_2026-08-27T231436.624.png?v=1787897767","url":"https:\/\/www.vibinvinyl.com\/collections\/music-releases-august-9-2004.oembed","provider":"Vibin' Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}