‘Stax Volt – The Complete Singles 1959 – 1968’ | Limited Vinyl

A new vinyl is coming to add to your collection, “Stax Volt – The Complete Singles 1959 – 1968 | Stax, Vol. 5” and “The Complete Singles 1959 – 1968 | Stax, Vol. 6” being released during Black Music Month, on June 13th via Atlantic Catalog Group.

The vinyl debut of The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968, will be a limited run of 2,500 copies.

As one of two major mid-century R&B studios, Stax and Volt demonstrated the evolution of R&B in the U.S., delivering a comprehensive map of gritty, deep Southern soul.

The set is a master class in deep southern soul.

The collection was remastered from the original Stax/Volt mono single masters.

In a few cases, the tapes were lost, and original disc sources were used. Analog-to-digital mastering was done with a specially modified and restored Ampex 350 full-track mono machine with original tube electronics.

All equipment in the transfer process was chosen specifically to recreate the Stax sound on today’s stereo systems without compromise.

Side A
A1. YOU GOT ME HUMMIN’ – Sam & Dave
A2. You’re Taking Up Another Man’s Place – Mable John
A3. All I Want For Christmas Is You – Carla Thomas
A4. Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man) – Charmels
A5. Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You) – Carla Thomas
A6. Raise Your Hand – Eddie Floyd

Side B
B1. Ain’t That Loving You (For More Reasons THAN One) – Johnnie Taylor
B2. I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love – Mad Lads
B3. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby – Sam & Dave
B4. Let Me Down Slow – Bobby Wilson
B5. Hip Hug-Her – Booker T. & the MGs
B6. Everybody Loves A Winner – William Bell
B7. Mini-Skirt Minnie – Sir Mack Rice

Side C
C1. When Tomorrow Comes – Carla Thomas
C2. The Spoiler – Eddie Purrell
C3. I Love You More Than Words Can Say – Otis Redding
C4. If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now)
C5. Same Time, Same Place – Mable John
C6. Tramp – Otis & Carla
C7. Soul Finger – Bar-Kays

Side D
D1. KNUCKLEHEAD – Bar-Kays
D2. Shake – Otis Redding
D3. Born Under A Bad Sign – Albert King
D4. Soothe Me – Sam & Dave
D5. I Can’t Stand Up – Sam & Dave
D6. Don’t Rock The Boat – Eddie Floyd

Side E
E1. My Inspiration – Mad Lads
E2. Love Sickness – Sir Mack Rice
E3. Sophisticated Sissy – Rufus Thomas
E4. I’ll Always Have Faith In You – Carla Thomas
E5. How Can You Mistreat The One You Love – Jeanne & the Darlings
E6. Love Is A Doggone Good Thing – Eddie Floyd
E7. Groovin’ – Booker T. & the MGs

Side F
F1. SLIM JENKIN’S PLACE – Booker T. & the MGs
F2. Glory Of Love – Otis Redding
F3. I’m A Big Girl Now – Mable John
F4. Wait You Dog – Mable John
F5. You Can’t Get Away From It – Johnnie Taylor
F6. Eloise (Hang On In There) – William Bell
F7. Knock On Wood – Otis & Carla

Side A
A1. I’m Glad To Do It – C.L. Blast
A2. Double Up – C.L. Blast
A3. You Can’t Run Away From Your Heart – Judy Clay
A4. I’ll Gladly Take You Back – Charmels
A5. Soul Man – Sam & Dave
A6. Daddy Didn’t Tell Me – Astors
A7. Give Everybody Some – Bar-Kays

Side B
B1. On A Saturday Night – Eddie Floyd
B2. Don’t Hit Me No More – Mable John
B3. Somebody’s Sleeping In My Bed – Johnny Taylor
B4. Winter Snow – Booker T. & the MGs
B5. Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday – William Bell
B6. What’ll I Do For Satisfaction – Johnny Daye

Side C
C1. Pick Up The Pieces – Carla Thomas
C2. Down Ta My House – Rufus Thomas
C3. As Long As I’ve Got You – Charmels
C4. Soul Girl – Jeanne & the Darlings
C5. Cold Feet – Albert King
C6. I Thank You – Sam & Dave
C7. Wrap It Up – Sam & Dave

Side D
D1. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
D2. Don’t Pass Your Judgement – Memphis Nomads
D3. Lovey Dovey – Otis & Carla
D4. I Got A Sure Thing – Ollie & the Nightingales
D5. Big Bird – Eddie Floyd
D6. A Hard Day’s Night – Bar-Kays
D7. Next Time – Johnnie Taylor

Side E
E1. A Tribute To A King – William Bell
E2. Every Man Ought To Have A Woman – William Bell
E3. Able Mable – Mable John
E4. The Memphis Train – Rufus Thomas
E5. I Think I Made A Boo Boo – Rufus Thomas
E6. What Will Later On Be Like – Jeanne & the Darlings
E7. Hang Me Now – Jeanne & the Darlings

Side F
F1. Soul Power – Derek Martin
F2. Bring Your Love Back To Me – Linda Lyndell
F3. A Dime A Dozen – Carla Thomas
F4. Whatever Hurts You – Mad Lads
F5. The Happy Song (Dum-Dum) – Otis Redding
F6. (I Love) Lucy – Albert King
F7. I Ain’t Particular – Johnnie Taylor

By 1973, Stax Records was one of the recording industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, and many more.

In just under two decades, the scrappy outsider had grown from a modest family-owned record store and studio in Memphis, TN to a trailblazing global music label.

Founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and co-owned with his sister, Estelle Axton, the company drew upon a mix of young, local talent – musicians, songwriters, and producers – who would create the unforgettable Stax sound.

Against the backdrop of the American south of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, white and Black artists worked together, defying segregation, and producing hits such as “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” “Green Onions,” and the Oscar-winning “Theme from Shaft.”

At the peak of its success, Stax artists commemorated the Watts Rebellion by playing to over 100,000 African Americans at the 1972 benefit concert Wattstax.

During an era of major social turbulence, systemic inequity, and racial tensions, Stax, an integrated company, saw stunning artistic and cultural success, and managed to rebound from repeated business setbacks and tragic losses before the studio ultimately dissolved after fifteen pioneering years.