MOVEMENTS Vol.12 - A bag full of rare rhythm & blues, mod-jazz, and mid 70s funk.Side A starts with rhythm & blues from the 1960s. Most of the tracks were pulled from hopelessly obscure 7' singles. The only names of which some of you might be familiar with are most likely Mat Mathews and Lu Elliott. However, both original 45 RPM singles are pretty hard to find these days, especially in playable condition.Side B is all about deepfunk this time. 'Hipper Snapper ' is a prime example of that genre. Some say it's groove is reminiscent of Charles Wright's 'Express Yourself. Agreed! The Villagers are responsible for the first 'aha' moment. Their (previously unreleased!) version of 'Funky Broadway' would have certainly astounded even Dyke & The Blazers. Representing Germany on this volume: The Rippers, also called the 'Offenburg Beatles'! Back in the USA, John Fogerty has probably never heard of this heavy school-funk cover of 'Proud Mary'. Drum breaks galore!Side C begins with another German contribution. Saxophonist Gus Brendel delivers a mod-jazz belter of the highest order as do The Hornets. Definitely sure-shots for any dance floors! High time for 'aha' moment #2. Many bands have tried their hands on a cover version of the Nat Adderley jazz classic, incl. Vibraphone player Bret Breitinger! The perfect choice to finish this side is Downtown Trio's smooth and groovy cover of Gershwin's 'Summertime '.Side D is reserved for proper 1970s funk. ONYX's 'Break It Loose ' has become a certified Rare Groove classic. Here you can enjoy it for the first time with the blessing of the band! Glenn Doughty and his Baltimore Colts Shake and Bake Band of the 70's is the first musical group consisting of former NFL All-Pro players that Tramp Records has partnered with in it's history! Watch out, 'Shake and Bake ' will be re-released on a good old 45 RPM single, too!Those of you who have been enjoying the detective work of the people behind the label over the past 21 years know that the Movements series can be easily considered as the flagship compilation series on Tramp. So, after having listened to the entire selection of this brand new volume we sincerely hope that we will have achieved our aim to surprise, delight, and enlighten you once again!Key selling points:- initial 400 LPs contain a bonus 7' of a SUPERRARE funk 45- incl. #full album download code- deluxe double-gatefold LP with detailed liner notes & unseen photographsTracklisting:A1. Johnny April & Mat Matthews Quartet - She Had A Pikanese (2:09)A2. Lu Elliott - Common sense (2:20)A3. Lloyd Fatman - No Big thing Pt. 1 & 2 (4:20)A4. Billy J - Teacher Teach Me (2:58)A5. Wayne johnson & The Brigade - Scram Gravy Ain't Wavy (2:00)B1. 4 Dimensions - Hipper Snapper (2:39)B2. The Villagers - Funky Broadway (3:53)B3. The Rippers - Honesty (3:24)B4. Exceptional Citizens Band - Proud Mary (5:34)C1. Gus Brendel - Sax on the Rocks (2:18)C2. The Hornets - Seven days to Tahiti (2:38)C3. Bret Breitinger - Jive Samba (4:58)C4. Downtown Trio - Summertime (6:17)D1. Onyx - Break It Loose Pt. 1 (3:13)D2. The Shake and Bake Band - Shake and Bake Pt. 1 & 2 (6:38)D3. Lou Jackson - Outside Looking In (3:04)D4. Energy Crisis - Tough Times Blues (2:33)Bonus 7'A. Soul Unlimited - Do ItB. Soul Unlimited - Dark Side of Town
Release date:
September 6, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
The Hives The Hives Forever Forever The Hives
Play It Again Sam
August 29, 2025 -
wave to earth play with earth! 0.03
Wavy Seoul Inc.
August 8, 2025 -
Nation of Language Dance Called Memory (Clearwith Black & Blue Mix)
Sub Pop
September 19, 2025 -
The Beaches No Hard Feelings
Beaches Touring Inc.
August 29, 2025 -
Steven Bamidele THE CRASH!
Tru Thoughts
September 5, 2025 -
Vernon Reid Hoodoo Telemetry
Players Club
October 3, 2025 -
Sydney Minsky Sargeant Lunga [2xLP]
Domino Record Co
September 12, 2025 -
Higher Power There's Love In This World If You Want It in sleeve
Nuclear Blast
September 19, 2025 -
Greg Freeman Burnover
Transgressive
August 22, 2025 -
FM Brotherhood [2xLP]
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
September 5, 2025 -
Lord Of The Lost OPVS NOIR Vol. 1
Napalm Records
August 8, 2025 -
Thin Lizzy Acoustic Sessions
Mercury
August 1, 2025 -
Slow Crush Thirst
Pure Noise Records
August 29, 2025 -
Hayes Carll We're Only Human
Hwy 87 Records
August 8, 2025