Hudson People - Trip To Your Mind [The Outer Edge]

 • Essential and classic Disco Funk / Dancefloor Jazz-Funk masterpiece
 • First official reworks
 • First release with illustrated sleeve
 • Fully licensed by composer Reginald Hudson
 • Includes promotional sticker
 • Mastered by Frederic Stader
 • High-quality lacquer cut by SST

We are proud to present the first official reworks of the disco/jazz-funk masterpiece Trip To Your Mind, now available for the first time with an illustrated sleeve, featuring a classic image of composer Reginald Hudson on the cover.

For decades, Trip To Your Mind was celebrated as a Brit Funk classic, though its true origins remained a mystery. While recorded at Advision Studios in London, Hudson People were neither local nor British, a fact first revealed with its official reissue in 2022 by Backatcha Records. In interviews with label owner DJ Scientist, Reg Hudson explained that the band backing his composition was Body Heat, a GI group based in Germany. The recording, believed to date from around 1977, remained archived for some time. By the time it was finally released in 1979, Body Heat was on the verge of breaking up, leading to the track being credited to Hudson People. Since then, Trip To Your Mind has been widely bootlegged and compiled since the late 90s, solidifying its status as a highly sought-after classic.

In our reworks release, Side A features a brilliant DJ-friendly edit by Delfonic, based on the original Hithouse mix. Unlike the later Ensign Records remix, this version kicks off with an 8-bar crescendo that was missing from subsequent reworks. When we approached Delfonic to rework the track, he was immediately enthusiastic, especially since he had started an edit years ago but never completed it. His version builds tension through an extended intro before arriving at the beloved vocal line: “Take a trip through your mind, surprises you will find.” Delfonic’s masterful editing ensures the track keeps listeners engaged until the very end.

Side B features a rework by Italian DJ and producer Luca Trevisi, aka LTJ Xperience. His version is based on the Ensign remix of Trip To Your Mind by Chris Hill and Robbie Vincent. Some may recall a slightly different, more club-oriented version that was released by a UK label in 2010. That version became a sought-after gem; however, Hudson never received any payment from the label. Upon contacting Trevisi for an official reissue, he generously revisited his edit, resulting in a more organic and dynamic mix. His version will appeal not only to disco and funk lovers but also to house and club DJs. The new mix was mastered by Frederic Stader on an EMI TG124, an iconic console used at Abbey Road Studios.

Both edits preserve the psychedelic essence of the original, while also making it more compatible with modern listening habits. Pressed on high-quality 12” with a powerful cut, this release is a must-have in any DJ’s collection. It continues our label's line of GI-related releases, such as Grand Slam and Shake It - Make It Loose by J.D. Puma Lewis, another project in which composer and keyboardist Reginald Hudson participated.