Mohawks the champ 1 sided atlantic test press Rare As
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Oh man, this is a GOOD ONE! Funky ass organ mover from 1968 w/ The Champ, from the Mohawks!
The Mohawks were a band formed from session musicians and fronted by the undisputed king of Library music composers, Alan Hawkshaw. The Mohawks were never actually a 'touring' band, but rather the clever idea of some guy at KPM music in the 60's who decided to release a bunch of incredibly groovy and funky library music tracks and package it under the name "The Mohawks".
The Champ is also a widely known song for having been sampled in so many other songs, notably because the actual word they're shouting in the songs opening and chorus is actually Tramp, which may or may not have anything to do with it's popularity amongst hiphop artists. One could also argue the point that the beat is so genuinely great, making it an obvious candidate for popularity.
This is a 1 sided Atlantic test press, very rare, maybe the only one? All i know is that i've had it for over 10 years having picking it up on a sales list from a trusted seller all those years ago.
It does mention cotillion 44002 which is what it was originally released on in the states
The record is in excelent condition to listen to (no ticks throughout)
The label is not glossy mint but is still decent with minimal marks around the edge . The label is a test pressing so it would of been stuck on by hand thats why it is slightly off center. It has the address ' 11 West 60th street, N.Y., N.Y. 10023 ' printed across the bottom.
To hear the song click hear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15nC_XgL_Lo (this is not the actual copy i'm selling but the same song)
If you want to know anymore about the record please ask
International buyers welcome, please ask about postage costs before bidding .
Paypal only please.
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