Flyer
The Spinmasters
Eastern Bloc
1988

Fantastic illegal warehouse party, organised by the Eastern Bloc record shop. It was held at an old mill near the fire station in Collyhurst. When I arrived at 1.30am it was in full swing - with The 808 State Spinmasters Darren and Andy playing. Everyone was completely off their heads and were throwing themselves around the place like mad fools. I remember Andy Barker mixing Renegade Soundwave's 'The Pahntom' into 'Acid Rock' with great effect - but at that moment about 50 riot police burst in to break up the party. We were all gutted - it really was a top night. When we went outside there must have been about 20 black mariahs and another 50 cops in riot gear, which was ridiculous. I don't think even Peter Sutcliffe had as many police guarding him when he went from court to prison. Somebody should have done us all a favour and given James Anderton an E.