1
Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
2
Various Artists - Back In Time
3
Various Artists - Amy
4
Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
5
Benito Hodge - Loving You
6
Brandy - Life Is
7
Godspeed - By The Sea
8
Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
9
Sons of Jubai - Be You
10
The ThreeO - Break Down
11
John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
Only Europe excl UK!
HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
- deluxe double-gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- incl. unreleased songs
- the Tramp Team has invested dozens of hours of work and a high four-figure sum in this project
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
Tracklist CD:
1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
3. Easy - Amy
4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
5. Benito Hodge - Loving You
6. Brandy - Life Is
7. Godspeed - By The Sea
8. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
9. Sons of Jubal - Be You
10. The ThreeO - Break Down
11. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
- deluxe double-gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- incl. unreleased songs
- the Tramp Team has invested dozens of hours of work and a high four-figure sum in this project
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
Tracklist CD:
1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
3. Easy - Amy
4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
5. Benito Hodge - Loving You
6. Brandy - Life Is
7. Godspeed - By The Sea
8. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
9. Sons of Jubal - Be You
10. The ThreeO - Break Down
11. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
More records from Tramp Records
1
Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
2
Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
3
Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
4
Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
5
Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
6
Tony Vitale - Get Up & Get Down
7
Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
8
Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
9
Willie "King Juan" Dickey - Hot On Your Spot
10
Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
11
King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
12
The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
13
Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
14
BONUS: Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
15
BONUS: Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
Only Europe excl UK!
Gatefold 2LP CONTAINS A BONUS 7" OF A VERY RARE DISCO 45! / limited! + DL Code!
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL but one song appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIOVINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
B-SIDE
01. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
02. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
03. Tony Vitale - Get Up & Get Down
04. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
C-SIDE
01. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
02. Willie "King Juan" Dickey - Hot On Your Spot
03. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
D-SIDE
1. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
2. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
3. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
BONUS 7": Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Gatefold 2LP CONTAINS A BONUS 7" OF A VERY RARE DISCO 45! / limited! + DL Code!
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL but one song appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIOVINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
B-SIDE
01. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
02. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
03. Tony Vitale - Get Up & Get Down
04. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
C-SIDE
01. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
02. Willie "King Juan" Dickey - Hot On Your Spot
03. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
D-SIDE
1. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
2. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
3. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
BONUS 7": Huntington, Barber & Company - Shake It Up
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
1
Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
2
Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
3
Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
4
Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
5
Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
6
Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
7
Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
8
Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
9
King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
10
The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
11
Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
Only Europe excl UK!
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
CD Tracklist:
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
04. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
05. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
06. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
07. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
08. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
09. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
10. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
11. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
After nearly three years, *Can You Feel It Vol. 5* marks the release of a brand-new installment in Tramp Records' Disco/Boogie series. Like all four previous volumes, Vol. 5 offers a colorful mix of songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s. From extremely rare tracks to easily accessible ones and even unreleased material-this release has everything to make a collector's heart race. Once again, these songs will get you on your feet, inspire you to dance, and transport you back to the glittering world of the late 1970s. CAN YOU FEEL IT?
Let's take a closer look at a few of the songs on this album. Kicking things off are Bill Deal & The Rhondels, a band that needs no introduction. The same cannot be said for Tom Balistreri and Ryjel. The latter presents "Heart's On Fire," a seven-minute journey into previously unreleased deep disco. "Old Mother Winter" may not be a typical disco song, but it's undoubtedly a fantastic composition. The Stone Mill Band is relatively unknown even among hardcore collectors. The most recent track on this album is by singer Tory Wynter who already contributed a song for Can You Feel It Vol.4. "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" was released in 1988.
The second record opens with "Been Thinkin' About You" by Avatar-an amazing song and probably the rarest gem on this album, in stark contrast to Piz-Zazz - a record you can find easily for a few dollars. Saxophonist King Perkoff was born in Santa Monica, California, but now resides in Berlin, and with "When You Live In Marin" he delivers a real disco-funk banger! Glenn "Shake & Bake" Doughty played professional football as a wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts from 1972 to 1979. Together with some of his teammates, he founded the Shake & Bake Band in 1975. We probably aren't telling Tramp fans anything new here. Anyway, a little over two years ago, we reissued the first of their two extremely hard to find 45-RPM singles ("Shake & Bake Pt. 1 & 2"). We also included a DJ-friendly edit of the song on "Movements Vol. 12." It is a must for us here at Tramp that we also reissue their second single, "Starflight Disco Pt. 1 & 2," soon!
So there you have it, 13 obscure but brilliant MODERN SOUL, DISCO and BOOGIE tunes of which all have not been compiled anywhere else. We sincerely hope you enjoy our guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.
CD Tracklist:
01. Bill Deal & The Rhondels - Freak 'N' Freeze
02. Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
03. Tom Balistreri and Nightstream - Started Out Dancing
04. Ron Moore - Old Mother Winter
05. Stone Mill Band - Livin' For A Lie
06. Tory Wynter - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
07. Avatar - Been Thinkin' About You (Vocal)
08. Piz-Zazz - Rock (Rock Your Body)
09. King Perkoff Band - When You Live In Marin
10. The Shake & Bake Band featuring S-Sence - Starflight Disco #1
11. Bionic Funk - Keep On Pullin'
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
1
E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
2
E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
3
E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
4
E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
5
E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
6
E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
7
E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
8
E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
9
E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
10
E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
11
E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
Only Europe excl UK!
Michigan Band EJ & the Echoes: Rediscovering a Soul Legacy
The story of EJ & the Echoes represents a remarkable chapter in Michigan's music history and the early American soul scene. Its origins date back to the late 1950s, when Everett J. "EJ" Gronda was already active as a young musician. While studying at Central Michigan University in the early 1960s, he met the talented vocalist Manuel "Manny" Holcolm. Together with other musicians, they formed vocal groups that soon performed throughout the state and even recorded near Detroit's legendary Motown studios.
In 1963, Gronda founded EJ & the Echoes, a band that quickly gained popularity at dances, clubs, and weddings across Michigan. With Manny Holcolm as lead singer, the group developed a distinctive harmony-driven sound, blending influences ranging from the Beatles to James Brown. The band served as a house band in Traverse City, opened for national acts, and performed regularly at well-known Detroit venues.
Between 1964 and 1967, EJ & the Echoes released several singles on the Diamond Jim Records label. Although major commercial success eluded them at the time, their recordings later found international recognition. Today, their songs remain staples of the British Northern Soul scene.
After the band dissolved, the members pursued different paths. EJ Gronda became a schoolteacher but remained devoted to music throughout his life. In 2006, the musicians reunited for an emotional jam session. EJ Gronda passed away in 2022, followed by Manuel Holcolm in 2024. Their musical legacy endures-on this vinyl release, dance floors, and in the memory of a remarkable era.
Our sincere thanks go to author and blues historian Fred Reif. He wrote the accompanying text and provided all the pictures of the band printed in the gatefold cover. Without him, this project would not have been possible.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
A1. E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
A2. E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
A3. E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
A4. E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
A5. E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
A6. E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
B-SIDE
B1. E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
B2. E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
B3. E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
B4. E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
B5. E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Michigan Band EJ & the Echoes: Rediscovering a Soul Legacy
The story of EJ & the Echoes represents a remarkable chapter in Michigan's music history and the early American soul scene. Its origins date back to the late 1950s, when Everett J. "EJ" Gronda was already active as a young musician. While studying at Central Michigan University in the early 1960s, he met the talented vocalist Manuel "Manny" Holcolm. Together with other musicians, they formed vocal groups that soon performed throughout the state and even recorded near Detroit's legendary Motown studios.
In 1963, Gronda founded EJ & the Echoes, a band that quickly gained popularity at dances, clubs, and weddings across Michigan. With Manny Holcolm as lead singer, the group developed a distinctive harmony-driven sound, blending influences ranging from the Beatles to James Brown. The band served as a house band in Traverse City, opened for national acts, and performed regularly at well-known Detroit venues.
Between 1964 and 1967, EJ & the Echoes released several singles on the Diamond Jim Records label. Although major commercial success eluded them at the time, their recordings later found international recognition. Today, their songs remain staples of the British Northern Soul scene.
After the band dissolved, the members pursued different paths. EJ Gronda became a schoolteacher but remained devoted to music throughout his life. In 2006, the musicians reunited for an emotional jam session. EJ Gronda passed away in 2022, followed by Manuel Holcolm in 2024. Their musical legacy endures-on this vinyl release, dance floors, and in the memory of a remarkable era.
Our sincere thanks go to author and blues historian Fred Reif. He wrote the accompanying text and provided all the pictures of the band printed in the gatefold cover. Without him, this project would not have been possible.
- deluxe gatefold vinyl LP with detailed liner notes and unseen photographs
- the vinyl LP comes with a full album download code
- ALL songs appear on Vinyl-LP / digital for the very first-time
- complete discography of all their extremely rare original 7" singles
- pressed on BIO VINYL => Replacement of petroleum in S-PVC by recycling used cooking oil or industrial waste gases
A-SIDE
A1. E.J. & The Echoes - Put A Smile On Your Face
A2. E.J. & The Echoes - You're Gonna Hurt
A3. E.J. & The Echoes - I Had A Hard Time
A4. E.J. & The Echoes - People Say
A5. E.J. & The Echoes - Never Ever Leave Me
A6. E.J. & The Echoes - If It Takes A Life Time
B-SIDE
B1. E.J. & The Echoes - If You Just Love Me
B2. E.J. & The Echoes - One Of These Days
B3. E.J. & The Echoes - End Of Our Love
B4. E.J. & The Echoes - Treat Me Right
B5. E.J. & The Echoes - Say You're Mine
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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1
Ryjel - Heart's On Fire
2
Ryjel - Baby Don't Stop
only Europe excl UK!
** PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DISCO / MODERN SOUL**
Ryjel was a band from suburban Pittsburgh, PA, that started out in the mid-1970s performing classic rock covers. The band was approached by a local entrepreneur who wanted to cut a single for the disco market, but a lack of financing scuttled the proposal. Nevertheless, the band was able to record a dozen of its original tunes in a professional studio for possible release, and among those songs were "Heart's On Fire" and "Baby Don't Stop."
Both tracks were recorded some 50 years ago having remained unreleased to this day. It needed the investigative work of the Tramp Records crew to discover them. Finally they are available on a strictly limited 45 RPM single release. In addition, the full length version of "Heart's On Fire" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Heart's On Fire
B. Baby Don't Stop
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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** PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DISCO / MODERN SOUL**
Ryjel was a band from suburban Pittsburgh, PA, that started out in the mid-1970s performing classic rock covers. The band was approached by a local entrepreneur who wanted to cut a single for the disco market, but a lack of financing scuttled the proposal. Nevertheless, the band was able to record a dozen of its original tunes in a professional studio for possible release, and among those songs were "Heart's On Fire" and "Baby Don't Stop."
Both tracks were recorded some 50 years ago having remained unreleased to this day. It needed the investigative work of the Tramp Records crew to discover them. Finally they are available on a strictly limited 45 RPM single release. In addition, the full length version of "Heart's On Fire" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Heart's On Fire
B. Baby Don't Stop
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
1
TORY WYNTER - Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
2
TORY WYNTER - I'm Feeling So Happy
Only Europe/ excl UK!
** FIRST TIME ON 45 **
Born in Jamaica, Tory Wynter spent his early years in London. From there, he moved to New York City where he studied voice and acting and quickly assumed his music and entertainment career. Tory began performing with some of the greatest names in entertainment, and for some of the most prestigious audiences. He burst onto the recording scene, writing several albums and singles for major record labels. The experience and expertise he picked up along the way allowed him to open a highly successful publishing company and record label, Laykash Records.
Both tracks are taken from his LP "On The Love Side / Happy Side" and have now been released for the first time as a strictly limited 45 RPM single. In addition, "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
B. I'm Feeling So Happy
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** FIRST TIME ON 45 **
Born in Jamaica, Tory Wynter spent his early years in London. From there, he moved to New York City where he studied voice and acting and quickly assumed his music and entertainment career. Tory began performing with some of the greatest names in entertainment, and for some of the most prestigious audiences. He burst onto the recording scene, writing several albums and singles for major record labels. The experience and expertise he picked up along the way allowed him to open a highly successful publishing company and record label, Laykash Records.
Both tracks are taken from his LP "On The Love Side / Happy Side" and have now been released for the first time as a strictly limited 45 RPM single. In addition, "Oh Let The Rain Fall Down" will soon be released on the upcoming Tramp Records compilation titled "CAN YOU FEEL IT Vol.5 - Modern Soul, Disco & Boogie 1977-88".
A. Oh Let The Rain Fall Down
B. I'm Feeling So Happy
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Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
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Ace Tate - Back In Time
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Easy - Amy
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Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
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Benito Hodge - Loving You
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Family Progression - Feeling Free
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Brandy - Life Is
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Willie Lee - It Never Fades
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Godspeed - By The Sea
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Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
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Sons of Jubal - Be You
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The ThreeO - Break Down
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John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
"“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
Tracklist:
A1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
A2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
A3. Easy - Amy
A4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
B1. Benito Hodge - Loving You
B2. Family Progression - Feeling Free
B3. Brandy - Life Is
B4. Willie Lee - It Never Fades
C1. Godspeed - By The Sea
C2. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
C3. Sons of Jubal - Be You
D1. The ThreeO - Break Down
D2. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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HOPES AND DREAMS is the title of our brand new compilation series, which will celebrate its debut on March 20, 2026. This new series draws on the music selection of PRAISE POEMS, not only in terms of obscurity, but also in terms of genius. Similar, but anything but a poor copy, the focus is on rare grooves from the 1970s.
The album contains genuine rarities that definitely deserve more attention. Take, for example, the opener by Guamanian Frankie & the Karter's Peanut Organization. The protagonist comes from Guam, a tiny island in the western Pacific, a good 5000km north of Australia. The previously unreleased “Back In Time” comes from an acetate pressing. As far as we know, it is the only existing copy. Easy and Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron delight us with light folk soul, and fans of Terry Callier will certainly enjoy the two songs by Brandy and Benito Hodge. Both breathe a little jazz into the soul. Incidentally, the co-producer of “Loving You” was none other than Hubert Eaves III, who was part of the electro-funk duo “D-Train” in the 1980s which had several Billboard Dance and R&B chart successes.
A little psych rock or psych soul is also a must. The remaining songs by Godspeed, Reflection, The ThreeO, and John Laughter & the Third Generation probably fall into this category. All of them are extremely rare and magnificent at the same time. When you hear the first notes of “She Who Stands Beside Me,” you inevitably think of Portishead before you are unexpectedly caught off guard by the song's brutal mood change. And with “By The Sea,” we are pleased to present another previously unreleased song.
"“HOPES AND DREAMS - Rare & Unreleased Psych-Soul Nuggets from the 1970s” marks the beginning of a new journey of discovery through the music history of the 1970s, which we hope will be just as successful as its predecessor, PRAISE POEMS. Curated by label headman and DJ Tobias Kirmayer.
Tracklist:
A1. Guamanian Frankie - Excuse Me Friend
A2. Ace Tate - Back In Time
A3. Easy - Amy
A4. Carrie Chaplin & Mark Perron - Easygoing Man
B1. Benito Hodge - Loving You
B2. Family Progression - Feeling Free
B3. Brandy - Life Is
B4. Willie Lee - It Never Fades
C1. Godspeed - By The Sea
C2. Reflection - She Who Stands Beside Me
C3. Sons of Jubal - Be You
D1. The ThreeO - Break Down
D2. John Laughter - Dreams Of A Child
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4 DIMENSIONS - Hipper Snapper
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4 DIMENSIONS - 10 O'Clock Soul Meeting
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Monstrous deep funk 45 of the highest order! "Hipper Snapper" was recently comped on the highly acclaimed Movements series.
- re-issue of an ultra rare deep funk 45
- strictly limited pressing
A. Hipper Snapper
B. 10 O'Clock Soul Meeting
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Monstrous deep funk 45 of the highest order! "Hipper Snapper" was recently comped on the highly acclaimed Movements series.
- re-issue of an ultra rare deep funk 45
- strictly limited pressing
A. Hipper Snapper
B. 10 O'Clock Soul Meeting
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HONEST JOHN - Shake A Plenty
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HONEST JOHN - Honest John
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Honest John was a significant Knoxville, Tennessee DJ and record store owner who released a few 45s on his own label in the 1960s.
A. Shake A Plenty
B. Honest John
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Honest John was a significant Knoxville, Tennessee DJ and record store owner who released a few 45s on his own label in the 1960s.
A. Shake A Plenty
B. Honest John
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GEORGE GREEN & THE ANCESTORS - Soul-Jazz One
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GEORGE GREEN & THE ANCESTORS - Soul-Jazz Two
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Unreleased deep funk / northern soul.
A. Soul-Jazz One
B. Soul-Jazz Two
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Unreleased deep funk / northern soul.
A. Soul-Jazz One
B. Soul-Jazz Two
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2026 Repress
30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY VINYL REMASTERS
Vinyl only
Remastered
GENRE/S:
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TRACKLISTS:
A. Café Del Mar (DJ Kid Paul Mix 30 - years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
B. Café Del Mar (Three ’N One Remix - 30 years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
SHORT INFO:
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GENRE/S:
Progressive House, Techno, Trance
TRACKLISTS:
A. Café Del Mar (DJ Kid Paul Mix 30 - years anniversary Vinyl Remaster)
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SHORT INFO:
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PSS2099 - Kir'Shara
Tracklist
A1. Passarani - Hypercuatro 05:49
A2. Passarani - Locked In A Trance
B1. Analog Fingerprints - Unusual Behaviour
B2. Analog Fingerprints - Motion 5
B3. PSS2099 - Kir'Shara
Info:
Studiomaster Digipack Vol. 2 sees Marco Passarani back with another serving of unique club sounds straight from Rome. Following the vibe of the first volume,
this new edition delivers his unmistakable blend of house pressure and pure techno, featuring two brand new gems: “Hypercuatro” and “Locked In A Trance.” Both are wired for late hours and low ceilings, where acid grooves meet hypnotic drum programming and forward leaning intent.
Completing the set are three remastered tracks from his Bandcamp vault, making their first appearance on vinyl: Analog Fingerprints (“Unusual Behaviour”, “Motion 5”) and PSS2099 (“Kir’Shara”). Together, these digitalonly transmissions sketch a lean map of Passarani’s studio practice: tactile, direct, and crafted with that in the moment feel.
No nostalgia trip here, just functional futurism with character. Whether you know these tunes from online drops or the first 12”, Vol. 2 delivers real deal dancefloor tools ready for heavy rotation. No fillers, just groove for dancers who still believe the floor is a testing ground for what comes next.
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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A1. Passarani - Hypercuatro 05:49
A2. Passarani - Locked In A Trance
B1. Analog Fingerprints - Unusual Behaviour
B2. Analog Fingerprints - Motion 5
B3. PSS2099 - Kir'Shara
Info:
Studiomaster Digipack Vol. 2 sees Marco Passarani back with another serving of unique club sounds straight from Rome. Following the vibe of the first volume,
this new edition delivers his unmistakable blend of house pressure and pure techno, featuring two brand new gems: “Hypercuatro” and “Locked In A Trance.” Both are wired for late hours and low ceilings, where acid grooves meet hypnotic drum programming and forward leaning intent.
Completing the set are three remastered tracks from his Bandcamp vault, making their first appearance on vinyl: Analog Fingerprints (“Unusual Behaviour”, “Motion 5”) and PSS2099 (“Kir’Shara”). Together, these digitalonly transmissions sketch a lean map of Passarani’s studio practice: tactile, direct, and crafted with that in the moment feel.
No nostalgia trip here, just functional futurism with character. Whether you know these tunes from online drops or the first 12”, Vol. 2 delivers real deal dancefloor tools ready for heavy rotation. No fillers, just groove for dancers who still believe the floor is a testing ground for what comes next.
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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
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Hot Natured, Ali Love, - Benediction
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Hot Natured, Ali Love, - Benediction
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Hot Natured, Ali Love, - Forward Motion
Hot Natured’s last single ‘Forward Motion’ was the seductive summer anthem of 2011. Since then the founding members of Hot Natured, Jamie Jones and Lee Foss, have been joined by Ali Love and Luca C (from the duo Infinity Ink). The quartet has been locked away in writing sessions in Los Angeles, London and Ibiza, with an album planned for spring 2013. ‘Benediction’ is the first track to emerge from this album but its seeds were first sewn almost 10 year ago when Ali first thought of the main chords and concept. Today that idea has germinated into Hot Natured’s lead single. It features vocalist Ali Love’s trademark smooth and infectious tones, driven by melodic keys and that trademark deep, haunting bounce. ‘Benediction’ showcases Hot Natured’s collective song writing and top-of-their-game production skills to full, potent effect. First heard on Jamie and Seth Troxler’s recent takeover for Pete Tong on Radio 1 and played at Hot Creations’ night Paradise at DC10 in Ibiza all summer, ‘Benediction’ is an irresistible and infectious crossover hit. It demonstrates exactly why Hot Natured and their Hot Creations label have become the go-to names for unrivalled disco-tinged, addictive house music with ‘quality’ stamped all over it. Also featured here are a blowout dub of ‘Benediction’ and a stupendous remix of ‘Forward Motion by MK… what a package!!
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maceo plex & gabriel ananda - Solitary Daze
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maceo plex & gabriel ananda - Solitary Daze (North Lake Remix)
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maceo plex & gabriel ananda - Solitary Daze (Barnt Remix)
Maceo Plex teams up with Gabriel Ananda to deliver the momentous 'Solitary Daze'. An awe-inspiring piece of music; Maceo and Gabriel have pulled out all the stops in creating this anthemic masterpiece. A sure fire dancefloor destroyer! The original is also deftly remixed by Barnt and by North Lake. The A Side features North Lake’s infectious deeper remix whilst the flip features Barnt’s epic revision of the original. Both of which create fantastic versions of the original version, taking it off into new stratospheres. Another great single from Ellum, who seem to be going from strength to strength.
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Label:Systematic Recordings
Cat-No:syst0145-6
Release-Date:22.05.2026
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Systematic Recordings
Cat-No:syst0145-6
Release-Date:22.05.2026
Genre:Techno
Configuration:12" Excl
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Maxim Lany - Noise
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Dimitri Andreas - Jungle circus
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Robert Babicz - Soul traveler
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Drumcomplex & Frank Sonic - Solar
1x12“ BlackVinyl
Strictly limited to 500
GENRE/S: Melodic House & Techno
TRACKLISTS:
A1) Maxim Lany „Noise“
A2) Dimitri Andreas „Jungle circus“
B1) Robert Babicz „Soul traveler“
B2) Drumcomplex & Frank Sonic „Solar“
SHORT INFO:
Systematic Gent EP brings together four distinctive cuts from artists who each embody a different shade of the label’s sound. For this special various-artists release, Ghent-based Maxim Lany delivers the deep, driving, atmospheric and immersive “Noise”; Dimitri Andreas adds rhythmic drive and tribal energy with “Jungle Circus”; Robert Babicz contributes the hypnotic, progressive and emotive “Soul Traveler”; and Drumcomplex & Frank Sonic round out the EP with the powerful, forward-moving techno gem “Solar.”
Released on 12” vinyl, Systematic Gent EP arrives in perfect sync with the label’s showcase at Wintercircus in Gent on May 8, 2026, creating a direct link between the music on wax and the energy of the dancefloor. With a tracklist that balances atmosphere, groove and peak-time impact, the EP captures the essence of Systematic’s sonic identity while celebrating a special night in one of Belgium’s most exciting cultural spaces.
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Strictly limited to 500
GENRE/S: Melodic House & Techno
TRACKLISTS:
A1) Maxim Lany „Noise“
A2) Dimitri Andreas „Jungle circus“
B1) Robert Babicz „Soul traveler“
B2) Drumcomplex & Frank Sonic „Solar“
SHORT INFO:
Systematic Gent EP brings together four distinctive cuts from artists who each embody a different shade of the label’s sound. For this special various-artists release, Ghent-based Maxim Lany delivers the deep, driving, atmospheric and immersive “Noise”; Dimitri Andreas adds rhythmic drive and tribal energy with “Jungle Circus”; Robert Babicz contributes the hypnotic, progressive and emotive “Soul Traveler”; and Drumcomplex & Frank Sonic round out the EP with the powerful, forward-moving techno gem “Solar.”
Released on 12” vinyl, Systematic Gent EP arrives in perfect sync with the label’s showcase at Wintercircus in Gent on May 8, 2026, creating a direct link between the music on wax and the energy of the dancefloor. With a tracklist that balances atmosphere, groove and peak-time impact, the EP captures the essence of Systematic’s sonic identity while celebrating a special night in one of Belgium’s most exciting cultural spaces.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Terry Francis - Change Feat. Ricardo
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Terry Francis - Rhythm Spirit Feat. Ricardo
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Terry Francis - Rosie And Hannah House
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Terry Francis - Smiling And Smiling... Feat. Haris
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Terry Francis - How Can Something...
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Terry Francis - Move Your...
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Terry Francis - Give It To Me (Mix 1) Feat. Gideon Jackson
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Terry Francis - Give It To Me (Mix 2) Feat. Gideon Jackson
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Terry Francis - Love Tiger
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Terry Francis - Wobaza Feat. Haris
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Terry Francis - Moving With Me Feat. Haris
Repress coming soon!
3LP non-returnable!
Format: 3x12” (Gatefold 180g)
Tracklist:
A1 Change Feat. Ricardo
A2 Rhythm Spirit Feat. Ricardo
B1 Rosie And Hannah House
B2 Smiling And Smiling... Feat. Haris
C1 How Can Something...
C2 Move Your...
D1 Give It To Me (Mix 1) Feat. Gideon Jackson
D2 Give It To Me (Mix 2) Feat. Gideon Jackson
E1 Love Tiger
E2 Wobaza Feat. Haris
F1 Moving With Me Feat. Haris
Terry Francis stands as one of the original architects of acid tech house, a genuine pioneer whose influence shaped the sound and spirit of London’s underground scene in the 90s. From the seminal projects with Housey Doingz to his enduring tenure as a core resident at fabric, Terry has remained a constant and uncompromising force at the heart of the scene.
His contribution is impossible to overstate. Across three decades, Terry’s unmistakable sound, forward thinking approach and steadfast dedication have inspired artists across the globe. His work helped define an era and continues to resonate today.
Following a widely acclaimed run of reissues from the golden age of the early 2000s London underground, where the label was born, Sushitech Records now joins forces with Terry for a landmark moment, his first Sushitech LP, featuring various tracks from over the years alongside unreleased session recorded at Strange Weather Studios in 1999.
This special collection brings together eleven tracks, officially remastered from the original tapes and source material for the very first time. These are timeless productions, restored to reveal new depth, clarity and detail while preserving the raw energy that made them so vital and sought after, pressed on 180g vinyl. The release also features standout collaborations with Ricardo Afonso, Gideon Jackson and Haris, further cementing its status as an essential document of an era. A landmark collection, restored with precision and reintroduced in its fullest form.
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3LP non-returnable!
Format: 3x12” (Gatefold 180g)
Tracklist:
A1 Change Feat. Ricardo
A2 Rhythm Spirit Feat. Ricardo
B1 Rosie And Hannah House
B2 Smiling And Smiling... Feat. Haris
C1 How Can Something...
C2 Move Your...
D1 Give It To Me (Mix 1) Feat. Gideon Jackson
D2 Give It To Me (Mix 2) Feat. Gideon Jackson
E1 Love Tiger
E2 Wobaza Feat. Haris
F1 Moving With Me Feat. Haris
Terry Francis stands as one of the original architects of acid tech house, a genuine pioneer whose influence shaped the sound and spirit of London’s underground scene in the 90s. From the seminal projects with Housey Doingz to his enduring tenure as a core resident at fabric, Terry has remained a constant and uncompromising force at the heart of the scene.
His contribution is impossible to overstate. Across three decades, Terry’s unmistakable sound, forward thinking approach and steadfast dedication have inspired artists across the globe. His work helped define an era and continues to resonate today.
Following a widely acclaimed run of reissues from the golden age of the early 2000s London underground, where the label was born, Sushitech Records now joins forces with Terry for a landmark moment, his first Sushitech LP, featuring various tracks from over the years alongside unreleased session recorded at Strange Weather Studios in 1999.
This special collection brings together eleven tracks, officially remastered from the original tapes and source material for the very first time. These are timeless productions, restored to reveal new depth, clarity and detail while preserving the raw energy that made them so vital and sought after, pressed on 180g vinyl. The release also features standout collaborations with Ricardo Afonso, Gideon Jackson and Haris, further cementing its status as an essential document of an era. A landmark collection, restored with precision and reintroduced in its fullest form.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More