La Mama - In And Out Long Version Elephant Funk

Review by Keith Wallace

In And Out Long Version Elephant Funk by La Mama: A Disco-Electro Beast That Refuses to Die Alright, let’s cut the crap. This record? It’s wild. It’s weird. And damn, does it slap. Released in 1982 on Hansa International, In And Out Long Version Elephant Funk is one of those albums that feels like someone threw a disco ball into an arcade machine and hit "play." Genre? Electronic. Style? Disco with teeth. Country? Europe. Label? Hansa. Got it? Good. Now let’s dig in. First off, you gotta talk about the tracks—two bangers, no filler. “In And Out (Long Version)” kicks things off, and holy hell, this track doesn’t mess around. From the opening synth stabs to the relentless bassline, it’s got this hypnotic groove that just drags you onto the dancefloor whether you want to go or not. You can almost smell the smoke machines and cheap cologne when this thing drops. Producer Dietmar Kawohl clearly knew what he was doing here; the mix is tight as hell, but still raw enough to feel alive. It’s the kind of song that makes you forget where you are for seven minutes straight—and trust me, that’s a good thing. Then there’s “Elephant Funk,” which… okay, yeah, the name sounds ridiculous, but don’t let that fool ya. This track hits hard. Imagine if elephants could DJ at some underground Berlin club back in the day—that’s what this feels like. The rhythm stomps through your speakers like a pissed-off herd, while these sharp, squelchy synths rip through the air. Mats Björklund deserves props for helping shape this chaos into something so damn listenable. By the time it’s over, you’re left sweaty, confused, and kinda amazed you survived. The credits? Solid crew. Photography by Hans-Ulrich Prost gives the cover that cold, sleek Euro vibe. And honestly, the whole package screams ‘80s futurism without being cheesy about it. These guys weren’t trying to reinvent music—they were too busy having fun breaking it apart and gluing it back together again. So why do I remember these tracks? Because they don’t sound like anything else from ‘82—or even now. They’re messy, bold, and unapologetically themselves. If most disco-electronic hybrids are happy to sit pretty in the background, this album grabs you by the collar and demands attention. Here’s the kicker though—listening to this today feels like finding a forgotten treasure chest buried under decades of bad pop music. Like, how did something this aggressive and bizarre come out on a major label? Who greenlit this madness? Whoever they were, bless ‘em.

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Artist: La Mama
Album: In And Out Long Version Elephant Funk

Europe

Electronic

Disco

1982

Rating: 3.75

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Elephant Funk	3:10
In And Out (Long Version)	4:43

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Catalog Numbers

600 525, 600 525-213

Labels

Hansa, Hansa International

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online anhören
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
ouvir online

Formats

Vinyl
12"
Single
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	FAR
Record Company	Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
Distributed By	Ariola Group Of Companies
Printed By	Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH
Pressed By	Sonopress
Produced For	Frank Farian Productions

Credits

Role	Credit
Photography By	Hans-Ulrich Prost
Producer	Dietmar Kawohl, Mats Björklund

Notes

Catalog# on labels: 600 525
Catalog# on back cover: 600 525-213
Track A: FAR
Track B: Arabella
℗ 2/1982
Produced for Frank Farian Production
Distributed by the Ariola Group of Companies
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München
Made in Germany
"Super Sound Single" listed on front and back cover.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 020 600525 A-2 Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 600525 B-1 020 Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): S 600 525 A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): S 600 525 B
Label Code: LC 0835
Rights Society: GEMA/STEMRA

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1982 album *In And Out Long Version Elephant Funk* by La Mama is a hidden gem in the world of electronic disco. It was released on the iconic Hansa label, known for its eclectic European sound. What makes it even cooler? The photography was done by Hans-Ulrich Prost, adding a visual edge to the groovy beats crafted by producers Dietmar Kawohl and Mats Björklund. If you’re into retro vibes, this one’s a must-listen!