• The Leaders – (It's A) Rat Race (Vocal)
    • The Leaders – (It's A) Rat Race (Instrumental)
    • 1. (It's A) Rat Race (Vocal)
    • 2. (It's A) Rat Race (Instrumental)

    Athens Of The North reissue this absolute KILLER, anthemic, deep-funk single from 1971! Both sides absolutely essential!

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