Hit Hit Flop Flop / Hey Baba Reebop Remixes

Released in 2011 on the Claremont 56 label, this 12-inch single features remixes of tracks by the avant-garde musician Holger Czukay, a founding member of the influential German krautrock band Can. The release serves as a tribute to Czukay's idiosyncratic approach to studio production and tape-splicing techniques, which heavily influenced the development of modern sampling and electronic music. By 2011, Claremont 56, headed by DJ and producer Paul 'Mudd' Murphy, had established a reputation for bridging the gap between underground disco, balearic beats, and experimental art-rock, making it a fitting home for these interpretations.

The remixes were commissioned to honor Czukay’s legacy, distilling his complex, polyrhythmic compositions into more dance-floor-oriented arrangements while preserving the playful, surrealist essence of the original material. The design and sound profiles were curated to appeal to a sophisticated audience of vinyl collectors and DJs who appreciate the intersection of experimental electronic roots and contemporary production. Upon its arrival, the record was well-received within specialized dance music circles, praised for treating Czukay’s expansive catalog with a respectful balance of innovation and archival care.