Ain't Gonna Move by Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs

Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: MGM 13322
Year: 1965
Condition: M-
Price: $30.00
Here's a beautiful copy of the original MGM pressing of this swamp-rock classic. These tracks had earlier been released on the small Texas label XL, a 45 that could fetch $1,000 or more if you find a Near Mint copy! :-) Besides the well-known and -loved A side, which Dave Marsh pegs at #78 in his Top 1,001 singles list, be sure to check out the totally cool blues-rock performance on the flip. This is precisely the kind of sound that British groups like the Animals and Stones were striving for at the time and is one of the foundations of what became known as "Garage Rock." (Check out the mp3 snippet we've added to our "jukebox.") By the way, this very short (2:05!) B side wasn't included on any of Sam The Sham's albums... it was a non-album cut available only this 45. Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage MGM Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and Near Mint-looking vinyl. I'm delighted to report that both sides of this important single have Near Mint audio. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)