PEOPLE'S CHOICE — Here We Go Again / Jam, Jam, Jam

People's Choice – Here We Go Again / Jam, Jam, Jam is the latest 12-inch offering from PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL REC (catalogue PR65010P). Issued on 21 June 2018, the record revisits the golden era of disco with a two-track, side-A/B configuration that showcases the unmistakable groove of the city’s funk heritage. Within the label’s recent output, this EP follows the 2017 reissues of Mfsb & The Three Degrees’ “Love Is The Message / Stop” (catalogue 4ZH06924P) and Harold Melvin, The Blue Notes & Teddy Pendergrass’ “Bad Luck / Don't Leave Me This Way (Tom Moulton Mixes)” (catalogue PR65003P). Both of those earlier releases highlighted the label’s commitment to preserving classic Philadelphia dance music, and “Here We Go Again / Jam, Jam, Jam” continues that curatorial thread, arriving before the 2026 reissues of Jean Carn and The Jones Girls slated for later in the label’s schedule. Side A opens with “Here We Go Again”, a feel-good disco stomper that builds momentum through a relentless bassline, bright keyboard motifs and crisp guitar licks. The track’s structure is deliberately progressive, allowing the groove to expand and sustain a dancefloor energy that feels both timeless and immediate. Its vocal refrain, repeatedly chanting the title, adds a rallying hook that reinforces the sense of an endless party. Flipping to side B, “Jam, Jam, Jam (All Night Long)” maintains the perpetual good-time vibe established on the A-side. The B-side track leans into a funkier texture, driven by rugged vocal delivery and an infectious melodic hook that loops with a hypnotic persistence. Its arrangement is designed to embed itself in the listener’s memory, offering a rhythmic anchor that works equally well as a peak-time centerpiece or a late-night groove. For collectors, the pairing of two distinct yet complementary cuts on a single 12-inch provides a concise snapshot of late-70s/early-80s dance music aesthetics. DJs will appreciate the clear separation of moods: the A-side’s forward-moving drive suits a set that needs to lift energy, while the B-side’s funk-laden repetition offers a versatile tool for extending a groove or transitioning into deeper house-inflected moments. Both tracks are mastered to retain the warmth of the original recordings while delivering the punch required for contemporary vinyl playback. From a broader perspective, this release reinforces People’s Choice’s role in the Philadelphia disco canon, aligning with the label’s recent focus on reissuing seminal works from the region. By presenting a freshly remastered version of two iconic tracks, the EP not only preserves the original spirit but also recontextualises it for today’s dancefloor, highlighting the enduring relevance of that era’s rhythmic craftsmanship. The record arrives as a standard 12-inch vinyl, pressed in the format specified by the label. Its straightforward packaging reflects the unembellished approach of the reissue, focusing attention on the music itself rather than on ancillary gimmicks. People’s Choice – Here We Go Again / Jam, Jam, Jam, PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL REC, catalogue PR65010P, 12-inch vinyl, two tracks. Tracklist: A1. People's Choice – Here We Go Again B1. People's Choice – Jam, Jam, Jam (All Night Long)