The Cheese And Pickles EP (Test Press) (VG+)

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Description

“The Cheese and Pickles EP, Test Press”

appears to refer to a test pressing of The Cheese & Pickle EP (note the slight title variation common in listings: “Cheese & Pickle” or “Cheese and Pickle”) by Kalani Bob & Remegel (sometimes stylized as Kalani Bob And Remegel). This is a 1995 garage/house/techno-leaning 12” EP on Groove Yard Records.

General Information

• Artists: Kalani Bob & Remegel

• Title: The Cheese & Pickle EP

• Format: 12” vinyl EP (33 ⅓ RPM)

• Label: Groove Yard Records

• Year: 1995

• Genre/Style: Garage house, with funky, sample-heavy, upbeat club tracks (often categorized under UK/US garage, disco-influenced house, or early 90s electronic dance)

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Test Press: Test pressings are pre-production vinyl copies used for quality checks before official runs. They are extremely limited (often 1–10 copies), hand-made, and lack full artwork/labels (plain or white labels).

Discogs and collector sites reference test press versions in some listings, but they are rare and not widely documented with sales history.

Vibe

The EP has a fun, playful, food-themed vibe (cheese and pickle references in track titles) with groovy, bass-driven garage house energy. Tracks feature deep basslines, funky breaks, soulful samples, and a cheeky, party-ready feel typical of mid-90s underground garage. “Deep Breath” is frequently highlighted as the standout track—smooth, atmospheric, and still played in sets or mixes for its deep, hypnotic groove.

Rarity

• The standard 1995 pressing is already quite rare/collectible (niche garage house release from a small label).

• A test pressing is significantly rarer—likely fewer than 5–10 exist

(if any survived), making it a holy grail for garage/UK house vinyl collectors. No recent public sales of a test press appear in auction archives like Popsike or Discogs marketplace listings (which focus on regular copies). Regular copies sell sporadically in VG condition for modest sums, but test presses would command a premium due to scarcity.

Current Market Value in USD

• Regular pressing (1995 official release): Typically $20–$60 USD in good playable condition (VG to VG+), based on past sales and shop listings (e.g., one UK shop had it at ~$38 USD equivalent recently, sold out). Higher for NM copies.

• Test pressing: No confirmed recent sales data available (very few, if any, have hit public markets like Discogs or eBay in recent years).

Comparable rare garage/test press 12”s from the era can fetch $100–$500+ USD (or more)

to dedicated collectors, depending on condition and provenance. If one surfaced in good condition, it could easily exceed $200–$400 USD in a collector auction, but this is speculative.

Tracks, BPM, Tempo, Key, Pitch

The EP has three tracks (A-side and B-side):

• A1: Dreaming Of Brie — Upbeat, funky garage house with cheese-themed samples.

• A2: BASSically Stilton — Bass-heavy, playful groove (title pun on “basically stilton”).

• B: Deep Breath — The most acclaimed track; deep, rolling garage with atmospheric elements.

Exact technical details (BPM, key) aren’t widely documented in public databases for this obscure release (Tunebat/DJ pools lack entries, no Beatport-style metadata). From collector discussions, mixes, and YouTube rips:

• Dreaming Of Brie: ~125–128 BPM (typical 90s garage tempo), likely in a minor key for its funky drive (estimated around F# minor or similar based on era norms; no precise confirmation).

• BASSically Stilton: ~122–126 BPM, bass-focused groove.

• Deep Breath: ~120–124 BPM, deep and smooth (often described as around 122 BPM in old forum posts/mixes).

These are approximate based on similar 90s garage tracks and listening references (e.g., YouTube uploads of the EP). For precise values, tools like Mixed In Key or Rekordbox analysis on an actual copy would be needed. Pitch is standard vinyl (no noted speed/pitch variations).

If this is a specific copy you’re owning or eyeing (e.g., a test press sighting), feel free to share more details like photos/labels for deeper verification!