Pama Records

Pama Records on vinyl: soul and reggae from London

In short: Pama Records was the label of the Palmer brothers in London. In the late sixties it released soul and early reggae for the British scene – including the studio band The Mohawks, whose “The Champ” was later sampled often in hip-hop. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 records on Pama.

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First pressings

Records on Pama

→ The Mohawks · Trojan · Rhythm & blues · Soul & funk on vinyl

What makes Pama Records special?

Hammond organ and a hard beat: The Mohawks, a studio band led by organist Alan Hawkshaw, are represented with “The Champ / Sound Of The Witch Doctors” – “The Champ” was sampled again and again in hip-hop. Plus their versions of “Sweet Soul Music” and “Baby Hold On”.

On “Number One / Landscape” Bill Moss and The Mohawks share a single.

FAQ

Where does Pama Records come from? From London; the label belonged to the Palmer brothers.

Who are The Mohawks? A British studio band led by organist Alan Hawkshaw.

What is “The Champ”? A 1968 instrumental by The Mohawks that was often sampled in hip-hop.

What do you have on Pama? British singles and records from the late sixties and early seventies – 4 records in all.