Various Artists - The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968, Volume 2 [3LP/ 180G/ Remastered] (SYEOR 2025)

From Rhino Records' "Start Your Ear Off Right" series for 2025.

Various Artists - Stax Volt - The Complete Singles 1959-1968, Volume 2  

3LP on 180-gram Black vinyl

The vinyl debut of The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968! 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. This 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.

A1 Carla Thomas– What A Fool I've Been
A2 Eddie Kirk*– The Hawg, Part One
A3 Oscar Mack– Don't Be Afraid Of Love
A4 Cheryl & Pam Johnson– That's My Guy
A5 Booker T & The MG's– Chinese Checkers
A6 William Bell– Somebody Mentioned Your Name
A7 Bobby Marchan– What Can I Do

B1 Otis Redding– That's What My Heart Needs
B2 The Astors– What Can It Be
B3 Billy & The King Bees– Bango
B4 Eddie Kirk*– Them Bones
B5 Rufus Thomas– Walking The Dog
B6 William Bell– I'll Show You

C1 Otis Redding– Pain In My Heart
C2 Carla Thomas– Gee Whiz, It's Christmas
C3 Booker T & The MG's– Mo' Onions
C4 Floyd Newman– Frog Stomp
C5 Rufus Thomas– Can Your Monkey Do The Dog
C6 Bobby Marchan– You Won't Do Right
C7 The Drapels– Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home)

D1 Deanie Parker– Each Step I Take
D2 The Van-Dells– The Honey Dripper
D3 William Bell– Who Will It Be Tomorrow
D4 Otis Redding– Come To Me
D5 Otis Redding– Don't Leave Me This Way
D6 Eddie Jefferson (4)– I Don't Want You Anymore
D7 The Cobras– Restless

E1 Rufus Thomas– Somebody Stole My Dog
E2 Barbara & The Browns– Big Party
E3 Rufus Thomas & Carla Thomas– That's Really Some Good
E4 Rufus Thomas & Carla Thomas– Night Time Is The Right Time
E5 Otis Redding– Security
E6 Oscar Mack– Dream Girl
E7 Dorothy Williams– Closer To My Baby

F1 Carla Thomas– I've Got No Time To Lose
F2 The Drapels– Young Man
F3 Booker T & The MG's– Soul Dressing
F4 Wendy Rene– After Laughter (Comes Tears)
F5 Ivory Joe Hunter– Can't Explain How It Happened
F6 The Mar-Keys– Bush Bash
F7 The Fleets– Please Return To Me