The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 4 (3LP)

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.

By the decade’s midpoint, the collective roster had indisputably hit its stride. VOLUMES 3 and 4 effectively capture lightning in a bottle, showcasing these artists at the height of their powers with essential cuts like “You Don’t Know Like I Know” (Sam & Dave), “Respect” (Otis Redding), “A Woman’s Love” (Carla Thomas), “Jump Back” (Rufus Thomas), “Grab This Thing (Part 1)” (The Mar-Keys), “Satisfaction” (Otis Redding), “Sugar Sugar” (The Mad Lads), “Knock On Wood” (Eddie Floyd), “Oh, Pretty Woman” (Albert King), and “Jingle Bells” (Booker T. & the MGs), among many others.

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

1. Be My Lady – Booker T. & the MGs
   
2. Comfort Me – Carla Thomas
   
3. I Can’t Turn You Loose – Otis Redding
   
4. Just One More Day – Otis Redding
   
5. I Want Someone – The Mad Lads
   
6. Birds & Bees – Rufus & Carla
   
7. Philly Dog – The Mar-Keys

Side B

1. I Had A Dream – Johnnie Taylor
   
2. Satisfaction – Otis Redding
   
3. Things Get Better – Eddie Floyd
   
4. I’ll Run Your Hurt Away – Ruby Johnson
   
5. Hot Dog – The Four Shells
   
6. Let Me Be Good To You – Carla Thomas 

Side C

1. Hold On! I’m Comin’ – Sam & Dave
   
2. Laundromat Blues – Albert King
   
3. Sugar Sugar – The Mad Lads
   
4. Share What You Got (But Keep What You need) – William Bell
   
5. Marching Off To War – William Bell
   
6. My Lover’s Prayer – Otis Redding

Side D

1. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) – Mabel John
   
2. I Got To Love Somebody’s Baby – Johnnie Taylor
   
3. I Want A Girl – The Mad Lads
   
4. Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd
   
5. B-A-B-Y – Carla Thomas
   
6. My Sweet Potato – Booker T. & the MGs
   
7. Booker-Loo – Booker T. & the MGs

Side E

1. Oh, Pretty Woman – Albert King
   
2. Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody – Sam & Dave
   
3. Never Like This Before – William Bell
   
4. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) – Otis Redding
   
5. Patch My Heart – The Mad Lads
   
6. Sister’s Got A Boyfriend – Rufus Thomas
   
7. Come To Me My Darling – Ruby Johnson

Side F

1. When My Love Comes Down – Ruby Johnson
   
2. Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
   
3. Crosscut Saw – Albert King
   
4. Little Bluebird – Johnnie Taylor 
   
5. Toe Hold – Johnnie Taylor
   
6. Jingle Bells – Booker T. & the MGs