THE MOHAWKS - THE CHAMP (Original 1968 UK issue - PAMA - PM 719)

	£		27
	$		36

All the records I list are part of my very own personal collection, purchased new in the 60s and 70s and transferred straight away into white card record sleeves, for added protection. I’m a private seller, not a record dealer.


THE MOHAWKS - THE CHAMP (Original 1968 UK issue - PAMA - PM 719)

A fabulous instrumental version of “Tramp” (Otis Reading & Carla Thomas)

Pama records was an UK record label that was active during the 1960s and 1970s.

The label initially focused on soul music, but it later became one of the major outlets for reggae in the UK.  This track, was recorded in 1968 during their “soul” years and it’s a pounding instrumental take on the Classic Otis Reading & Carla Thomas track :- “Tramp”.   The Flip side is “Sound Of The Witch Doctors”.

When I bought this one new back in 1968, I disguised the artist details on both sides, to make it difficult for others to track down.

The record itself though, is in excellent ++ condition, but with slight markings on the label, following the removal of an index sticker. (See Pics)

You might not have heard this one, as it’s quite rare, but if you like the sound of a screaming Hammond Organ and the Otis Reading/Carla Thomas track, you’ll be absolutely blown away with this.  

Check it out on You Tube, making sure you select the Original 1968 Version and not the subsequent Reggae Version or the DJ Prince remix.


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RECORD HISTORY, DESCRIPTION AND GRADINGS

I bought my records brand new, from reputable Record Shops.

My US import records were purchased new from Specialist Record Shops in Manchester City Centre (Mainly from the “Spin Inn” and “Ralph’s Records”) apart from a few rarer ones in the 70’s, which were sourced from a trusted DJ friend who had “contacts” in the Northern Soul Scene.

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NEAR-MINT  

The record has all the appearances of a new record with little sign of having been played. Both labels will be perfect unless otherwise stated.

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The record shows some minor signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. Both labels will be perfect unless otherwise stated.

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The record has been played a number of times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some surface marks and/or the occasional light scratch. Both labels will be in excellent condition unless otherwise stated.

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Sometimes I get a good price, at other times the buyer gets a bargain, but, at the end of the day, the market sets the eventual price, not me, which I think is fair to all.


STYRENE RECORDS

Most of my 60s and early 70s US import records are pressed on styrene rather than vinyl.

Styrene is generally less resilient than vinyl and is more prone to the occasional “pop and crackle”. Most of my imports though have had relatively few plays and all of them have been well looked after.

Q & A

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For those new to Northern Soul or those looking to build up their collection, I will be listing more popular Northern Soul and Motown records over the coming weeks, some with a starting price of just 50p or less, so watch out for my listings, which will be up for auction every Saturday and Sunday morning.


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