Instant Funk

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Philadelphia based Funk & Disco band.

Instant Funk formed in the early 70s by Raymond Earl, Scotty Miller and guitarist Kim Miller originally called The Music Machine. Music Machine started out backing the The T.N.J.'s. In 1971 their manager Jackie Ellis decided to rename the band Instant Funk because of their ability to, "find a groove and lock in to it instantly."

Bunny Sigler discovered the band and they became his backing band before becoming a feature band in their own right. They released their first independent album, "Get Down With the Philly Jump," in 1976.

Members:
Raymond Earl (bass)
Scotty Miller (drums)
Kim Miller (guitar)
Dennis Richardson (keyboards)
James Carmichael (lead vocals)
Larry Davis (horns)
Eric Huff (horns)
Johnny Onderlinde (horns)
George Bell
Charles Williams (percussion)
Sites:
Wikipedia, whosampled.com
Members:
Bunny Sigler, Charles Williams (10), Dennis Richardson, Elijah Jones, Eric Huff, George Bell, James Carmichael (2), Johnny Onderlinde, Kim Miller, Larry Davis, Raymond Earl, Scotty Miller
Variations:
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PZA 34358 Get Down With The Philly Jump — Instant Funk Instant Funk Get Down With The Philly Jump (Album) TSOP, TSOP PZA 34358 US 1976 Sell This Version
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APR 18 April Orchestra Présente The Sound Of Philadelphia Vol. 18 — Instant Funk People's Choice, Instant Funk People's Choice, Instant Funk - April Orchestra Présente The Sound Of Philadelphia Vol. 18 ‎(LP) CBS APR 18 France 1977 Sell This Version
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2-47.109 Witch Doctor — Instant Funk Instant Funk Witch Doctor (Album) Salsoul Records 2-47.109 Spain 1979 Sell This Version
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XL-14112 Instant Funk — Instant Funk Instant Funk Instant Funk (Album, Comp) Salsoul Records XL-14112 Spain 1979 Sell This Version
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SA 8536 The Funk Is On — Instant Funk Instant Funk The Funk Is On (Album) Salsoul Records SA 8536 France 1980 Sell This Version
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2-47.198 Looks So Fine — Instant Funk Instant Funk Looks So Fine (Album) Salsoul Records 2-47.198 Portugal 1982 Sell This Version
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5403 Instant Funk V — Instant Funk Instant Funk Instant Funk V (Album) Salsoul Records 5403 Venezuela 1983 Sell This Version
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817 096-1 Kinky — Instant Funk Instant Funk Kinky (Album) Salsoul Records 817 096-1 France 1983 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs
ZS8 4772 Float Like A Butterfly, Part I — Instant Funk Instant Funk Float Like A Butterfly, Part I (Single) TSOP ZS8 4772 US 1975 Sell This Version
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ZS8 4783 Philly Jump — Instant Funk Instant Funk Philly Jump (Single) TSOP, Columbia ZS8 4783 US 1976 Sell This Version
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ZS8 4785 It Ain't Reggae (But It's Funky) — Instant Funk Instant Funk It Ain't Reggae (But It's Funky) (Single) TSOP ZS8 4785 Canada 1976 Sell This Version
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XB-2305 I Got My Mind Made Up / Wide World Of Sports — Instant Funk Instant Funk I Got My Mind Made Up / Wide World Of Sports (Single, Maxi) Salsoul Records XB-2305 Portugal 1978 Sell This Version
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TDS-045 I Got My Mind Made Up — Instant Funk Instant Funk I Got My Mind Made Up ‎(12") Salsoul Records TDS-045 Australia 1978 Sell This Version
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S7-2088 Crying / Never Let It Go Away — Instant Funk Instant Funk Crying / Never Let It Go Away (Single) Salsoul Records S7-2088 Canada 1979 Sell This Version
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SG 325 Slap, Slap, Lickedy Lap — Instant Funk Instant Funk Slap, Slap, Lickedy Lap (Single) Salsoul Records SG 325 US 1979 Sell This Version
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S7 2108 (DJ) Witch Doctor / I Want To Love You — Instant Funk Instant Funk Witch Doctor / I Want To Love You (Single) Salsoul Records S7 2108 (DJ) US 1979 Sell This Version
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SG 318 Bodyshine — Instant Funk Instant Funk Bodyshine (Single) Salsoul Records SG 318 US 1979 Sell This Version
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12 SSOL 118 Crying / Dark Vader — Instant Funk Instant Funk Crying / Dark Vader (Single) Salsoul Records 12 SSOL 118 UK 1979 Sell This Version
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PSLP 273 I Got My Mind Made Up / Catch Me On The Rebound — Instant Funk Instant Funk / Loleatta Holloway Instant Funk / Loleatta Holloway - I Got My Mind Made Up / Catch Me On The Rebound ‎(12", W/Lbl) EMI, Salsoul Records PSLP 273 UK 1979 Sell This Version
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S - 31547 He Tomado Una Decision = I Got My Mind Made Up — Instant Funk Instant Funk He Tomado Una Decision = I Got My Mind Made Up ‎(7", Single) Salsoul Records S - 31547 Ecuador 1979 Sell This Version
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none That's What You Said / I'll Be Doggone — Instant Funk Loleatta Holloway / Instant Funk Loleatta Holloway / Instant Funk - That's What You Said / I'll Be Doggone ‎(Acetate, 12") Not On Label none US 1979 Sell This Version
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S7 2141 What Can I Do For You / You Want My Love — Instant Funk Instant Funk What Can I Do For You / You Want My Love (Single) Salsoul Records S7 2141 US 1980 Sell This Version
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S7 2131 The Funk Is On — Instant Funk Instant Funk The Funk Is On (Single) Salsoul Records S7 2131 US 1980 Sell This Version
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SG 338 DJ Everybody — Instant Funk Instant Funk Everybody (Single) Salsoul Records SG 338 DJ US 1980 Sell This Version
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SALT 8 Everybody / You Want My Love — Instant Funk Instant Funk Everybody / You Want My Love (Single) Salsoul Records SALT 8 UK 1980 Sell This Version

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REENO

REENO

July 6, 2022
Underrated Philly band that always delivered the goods! Along with co-writer producer Bunny Sigler, these dudes made some stellar records.

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