VA - The Complete Sun Singles, From The Vaults Vol. 1-3 [1994-1996] (12 x CDs)

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SUN RECORDS SINGLES

VA - The Complete Sun Singles, From The Vaults Vol. 1-3 [1994-1996] (12 x CDs)

The Complete Sun Singles is an extraordinary collection released by Bear Family Records, capturing the essence of Sun Records’ pioneering years. Across six volumes, each containing four CDs, this series meticulously compiles every single released by Sun Records, presenting them in their original mono format as intended by Sam Phillips.

Sun Records, founded in Memphis in 1952, was instrumental in shaping rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly, blues, and country music. While legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins emerged from Sun’s roster, this collection focuses on the lesser-known but equally influential artists who helped define the label’s groundbreaking sound. From early blues recordings to the birth of rockabilly, these volumes offer a deep dive into the raw, unfiltered energy of Sun’s golden era.

Each volume is accompanied by a lavishly illustrated booklet, providing rare photos, label scans, and detailed song-by-song notes. The meticulous restoration ensures that every track retains its original warmth and grit, transporting listeners back to the vibrant days of Memphis’ legendary recording studio.

The Complete Sun Singles - From The Vaults Volume 1 [1994] is a deep dive into the early days of Sun Records, released by Bear Family Records. This 4-CD set captures the raw energy of the label’s pioneering years, featuring rare singles from blues, rockabilly, and early rock artists who helped shape modern music.

Sun Records, founded by Sam Phillips, was home to legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins, but this collection focuses on lesser-known artists who laid the groundwork for rock ‘n’ roll. Tracks from Rufus Thomas Jr., Little Junior’s Blue Flames, and The Prisonaires showcase the label’s rich blend of blues and rockabilly.

Presented in original mono, just as Phillips intended, this set preserves the authentic sound of the era. With detailed liner notes and rare photos, Volume 1 is an essential listen for collectors and fans of early rock history.

The Complete Sun Singles - From The Vaults Volume 2 [1995] continues the deep dive into the legendary Sun Records catalog. This 4-CD set captures the label’s transition from blues and country into the explosive rise of rockabilly and early rock ‘n’ roll.

Featuring iconic tracks like Johnny Cash’s "Folsom Prison Blues" and "I Walk the Line," Carl Perkins’ "Blue Suede Shoes," and Roy Orbison’s "Ooby Dooby," this volume highlights Sun’s growing influence on popular music. Alongside these legends, lesser-known gems from Billy "The Kid" Emerson, Sonny Burgess, and Warren Smith showcase the raw energy and innovation that defined the era.

Presented in original mono, preserving the authentic sound, this collection is a must-have for collectors and fans of early rock history. Volume 2 solidifies Sun Records’ legacy as the birthplace of rockabilly and a cornerstone of American music.

The Complete Sun Singles - From The Vaults Volume 3 [1996] continues the journey through the legendary Sun Records catalog. This 4-CD set captures the label’s golden era, showcasing the raw energy of rockabilly, blues, and early rock ‘n’ roll.

This volume highlights Sun’s transition into the late 1950s, featuring classics like Jerry Lee Lewis’ "Great Balls of Fire" and "Breathless," Johnny Cash’s "Ballad of a Teenage Queen," and Carl Perkins’ "Glad All Over." Alongside these legends, lesser-known gems from Sonny Burgess, Warren Smith, and Billy Riley showcase the label’s deep roster of talent.

Presented in original mono, preserving the authentic sound, this collection is a must-have for collectors and fans of early rock history. Volume 3 captures the spirit of Sun Records at its peak, ensuring these pioneering tracks remain accessible to new generations of listeners.

Beyond preserving Sun’s legacy, the collection also serves as an invaluable resource for music historians, collectors, and fans eager to explore rare and overlooked tracks. It ensures that the raw energy and innovation of Sun Records remain accessible to future generations, celebrating the label’s lasting impact.

This collection is a must-have for music historians and collectors, preserving the raw magic of Sun Records and ensuring that its legacy continues to inspire generations. (B)

PART 2 next week will include Volumes 4, 5 and 6.

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Track lists

Volume 1 CD1

01 Johnny London - Flat Tire 2:33

02 Johnny London - Drivin' Slow 3:02

03 Handy Jackson - Got My Application, Baby 3:07

04 Handy Jackson - Trouble (Will Bring You Down) 3:02

05 Joe Hill Louis - We All Gotta Go Sometime 2:44

06 Joe Hill Louis - She May Be Yours (But She Comes to See Me Sometime) 3:03

07 Willie Nix - Baker Shop Boogie 2:44

08 Willie Nix - Seems Like a Million Years 2:43

09 Jimmy & Walter - Easy 3:01

10 Jimmy & Walter - Before Long 2:59

11 Rufus Thomas Jr. - Bear Cat 2:54

12 Rufus Thomas Jr. - Walking in the Rain 2:25

13 Dusty Brooks and His Tones - Heaven or Fire 2:43

14 Dusty Brooks and His Tones - Tears and Wine 2:43

15 D.A. Hunt - Lonesome Old Jail 3:01

16 D.A. Hunt - Greyhound Blues 2:39

17 Big Memphis Marainey - Call Me Anything, but Call Me 3:03

18 Big Memphis Marainey - Baby, No, No! 2:43

19 Jimmy DeBerry - Take a Little Chance 2:23

20 Jimmy DeBerry - Time Has Made a Change 2:45

21 Prisonaires - Baby Please 2:30

22 Prisonaires - Just Walkin' in the Rain 2:46

23 Little Junior's Blue Flames - Feelin' Good 2:59

24 Little Junior's Blue Flames - Fussin' and Fightin' Blues 3:00

25 Rufus Thomas Jr. - Tiger Man 2:51

26 Rufus Thomas Jr. - Save That Money 2:45

27 Prisonaires - My God is Real 2:31

28 Prisonaires - Softly and Tenderly 2:31

Volume 1 CD2

01 Ripley Cotton Choppers - Blues Waltz 2:55

02 Ripley Cotton Choppers - Silver Bells 2:18

03 Prisonaires - A Prisoner's Prayer 2:42

04 Prisonaires - I Know 3:44

05 Little Junior's Blue Flames - Mystery Train 2:27

06 Little Junior's Blue Flames - Love My Baby 2:39

07 Doctor Ross - Come Back Baby 2:51

08 Doctor Ross - Chicago Breakdown 2:57

09 Little Milton - Beggin' My Baby 2:30

10 Little Milton - Somebody Told Me 3:01

11 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - No Teasing Around 3:02

12 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - If Lovin' is Believing 2:14

13 Hot Shot Love - Wolf Call Boogie 2:39

14 Hot Shot Love - Harmonica Jam 2:38

15 Earl Peterson - Boogie Blues 2:36

16 Earl Peterson - In the Dark 2:36

17 Howard Seratt - Troublesome Waters 3:07

18 Howard Seratt - I Must Be Saved 2:59

19 James Cotton - My Baby 2:25

20 James Cotton - Straighten Up Baby 2:23

21 Little Milton - If You Love Me 2:34

22 Little Milton - Alone and Blue 3:10

23 Hardrock Gunter - Gonna Dance All Night 2:22

24 Hardrock Gunter - Fallen Angel 2:48

25 Doug Poindexter and Starlite Wranglers - Now She Cares No More 2:59

26 Doug Poindexter and Starlite Wranglers - My Kind of Carrying On 2:03

27 Billy (The Kid) Emerson - I'm Not Going Home 3:13

28 Billy (The Kid) Emerson - The Woodchuck 3:06

Volume 1 CD3

01 Raymond Hill - Bourbon Street Jump 2:40

02 Raymond Hill - The Snuggle 3:01

03 Harmonica Frank - The Great Medical Menagerist 3:09

04 Harmonica Frank - Rockin' Chair Daddy 3:07

05 James Cotton - Cotton Crop Blues 3:00

06 James Cotton - Hold Me in Your Arms 2:48

07 Prisonaires - There is Love in You 2:55

08 Prisonaires - What'll You Do Next 1:34

09 Buddy Cunningham with the Clif Parman Orchestra - Right or Wrong 2:50

10 Buddy Cunningham with the Clif Parman Orchestra - Why Do I Cry 2:33

11 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - That's All Right 1:56

12 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - Blue Moon of Kentucky 2:05

13 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - Good Rockin' Tonight 2:13

14 Elvis Presley - I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine 2:30

15 Malcom Yelvington and Star Rhythm Boys - Drinkin' Wine Spodee-O-Dee 2:52

16 Malcom Yelvington and Star Rhythm Boys - Just Rolling Along 2:25

17 Doctor Ross - The Boogie Disease 2:36

18 Doctor Ross - Juke Box Boogie 2:36

19 Jones Brothers - Look to Jesus 2:52

20 Jones Brothers - Every Night 2:45

21 Billy (The Kid) Emerson - Move Baby Move 2:49

22 Billy (The Kid) Emerson - When it Rains it Pours 3:14

23 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - Milkcow Blues Boogie 2:40

24 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - You're a Heartbreaker 2:15

25 Slim Rhodes - Don't Believe 2:19

26 Slim Rhodes - Uncertain Love 2:15

27 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone 2:38

28 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - Baby Let's Play House 2:19

29 Sammy Lewis with Willie Johnson - I Feel So Worried 2:39

30 Sammy Lewis with Willie Johnson - So Long Baby Goodbye 2:07

Volume 1 CD4

01 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - Red Hot 2:29

02 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - No Greater Love 2:57

03 Little Milton - Homesick for My Baby 2:21

04 Little Milton - Lookin' for My Baby 2:57

05 Johnny Cash and Tennessee Two - Cry! Cry! Cry! 2:29

06 Johnny Cash and Tennessee Two - Hey, Porter! 2:16

07 Five Tinos - Don't Do That! 2:31

08 Five Tinos - Sitting by My Window 3:28

09 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - Mystery Train 2:30

10 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill - I Forgot to Remember to Forget 2:32

11 Carl Perkins - Let the Jukebox Keep on Playing 2:54

12 Carl Perkins - Gone, Gone, Gone 2:41

13 Slim Rhodes - The House of Sin 2:45

14 Slim Rhodes - Are You Ashamed of Me 2:37

15 Eddie Snow - Ain't That Right 2:39

16 Eddie Snow - Bring Your Love Back Home 3:16

17 Rosco Gordon - Just Love Me Baby 2:25

18 Rosco Gordon - Weeping Blues 3:14

19 Smokey Joe - The Signifying Monkey 3:19

20 Smokey Joe - Listen to Me Baby 2:32

21 Carl Perkins - Movie Magg 2:11

22 Carl Perkins - Turn Around 3:01

23 Bill Taylor with Clyde Leoppard's Snearly Ranch Boys - Lonely Sweetheart 3:05

24 Bill Taylor & Smokey Joe with Clyde Leoppard's Snearly Ranch Boys - Split Personality 2:24

25 Charlie Feathers - I've Been Deceived 2:44

26 Charlie Feathers - Peepin' Eyes 2:16

27 Miller Sisters - Someday You Will Pay 2:24

28 Miller Sisters - You Didn't Think I Would 2:49

Volume 2 CD1

01 Maggie Sue Wimberly - Daydreams Come True 2:57

02 Maggie Sue Wimberly - How Long 2:50

03 Miller Sisters - There's No Right Way to Do Me Wrong 2:24

04 Miller Sisters - You Can Tell Me 2:41

05 Charlie Feathers - Defrost Your Heart 2:33

06 Charlie Feathers - A Wedding Gown of White 3:09

07 Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues 2:51

08 Johnny Cash - So Doggone Lonesome 2:39

09 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - Little Fine Healthy Thing 2:37

10 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson - Something for Nothing 2:50

11 Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes 2:18

12 Carl Perkins - Honey Don't 2:53

13 Carl Perkins - Sure to Fall 1995 2:34

14 Carl Perkins - Tennessee 1995 3:07

15 Jimmy Haggett - No More, No More 2:27

16 Jimmy Haggett - They Call Our Love A Sin 2:16

17 Rosco Gordon - The Chicken (Dance With Me) 2:51

18 Rosco Gordon - Love for You Baby 3:03

19 Slim Rhodes - Gonna Romp and Stomp 2:22

20 Slim Rhodes - Bad Girl 2:29

21 Warren Smith - Rock 'N' Roll Ruby 2:54

22 Warren Smith - I'd Rather Be Safe That Sorry 3:00

23 Jack Earls - Slow Down 2:22

24 Jack Earls - A Fool for Lovin' You 2:44

Volume 2 CD2

01 Johnny Cash - Get Rhythm 2:15

02 Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line 2:46

03 Roy Orbison - Ooby Dooby 2:12

04 Roy Orbison - Go, Go, Go 2:11

05 Carl Perkins - Boppin' The Blues 2:51

06 Carl Perkins - All Mama's Children 2:09

07 Jean Chapel - Welcome to The Club 1:54

08 Jean Chapel - I Won't Be Rockin' Tonight 2:11

09 Billy Riley - Trouble Bound 2:45

10 Billy Riley - Rock With Me Baby 2:12

11 Malcolm Yelvington - Rockin' With My Baby 2:20

12 Malcolm Yelvington - It's Me Baby 2:30

13 Sonny Burgess - Red Headed Woman 2:11

14 Sonny Burgess - We Wanna Boogie 2:27

15 Rhythm Rockers - Fiddle Bop 2:27

16 Rhythm Rockers - Juke Box, Help Me Find My Baby 2:17

17 Carl Perkins - I'm Sorry, I'm Not Sorry 2:29

18 Carl Perkins - Dixie Fried 2:28

19 Warren Smith - Black Jack David 3:12

20 Warren Smith - Ubangi Stomp 2:01

21 Roy Orbison - You're My Baby 2:08

22 Roy Orbison - Rockhouse 2:07

23 Kenny Parchman - Love Crazy Baby 1995 2:06

24 Kenny Parchman - I Feel Like Rockin' 1995 2:34

25 Barbara Pitman - I Need A Man 2:56

26 Barbara Pitman - No Matter Who's to Blame 3:10

Volume 2 CD3

01 Ray Harris - Come on Little Mama 2:19

02 Ray Harris - Where'd You Stay Last Nite 2:14

03 Miller Sisters - Ten Cats Down 2:20

04 Miller Sisters - Finders Keepers 2:58

05 Slim Rhodes & Sandy Brooks - Take and Give 2:23

06 Slim Rhodes & Sandy Brooks - Do What I Do 2:33

07 Roscoe Gordon - Shoobie Doobie 2:57

08 Roscoe Gordon - Cheese and Crackers 2:50

09 Johnny Cash - There You Go 2:18

10 Johnny Cash - Train of Love 2:25

11 Jerry Lee Lewis - Crazy Arms 2:48

12 Jerry Lee Lewis - End of The Road 1:49

13 Billy Riley - Flyin' Saucer Rock 'N' Roll 2:05

14 Billy Riley - I Want You Baby 1:57

15 Carl Perkins - Matchbox 2:10

16 Carl Perkins - Your True Love 2:48

17 Ernie Chaffin - Feelin' Low 2:37

18 Ernie Chaffin - Lonesome for My Baby 2:09

19 Sonny Burgess - Restless 2:40

20 Sonny Burgess - Ain't Got A Thing 2:09

21 Glenn Honeycutt - I'll Be Around 2:49

22 Glenn Honeycutt - I'll Wait Forever 2:39

23 Roy Orbison - Sweet and Easy 2:13

24 Roy Orbison - Devil Doll 2:09

Volume 2 CD4

01 Johnny Cash - Don't Make Me Go 2:29

02 Johnny Cash - Next in Line 2:49

03 Jerry Lee Lewis - It'll Be Me 2:47

04 Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On 2:55

05 Warren Smith - So Long, I'm Gone 2:12

06 Warren Smith - Miss Froggie 2:28

07 Wade & Dick - Bop Bop Baby 2:11

08 Wade & Dick - Don't Need Your Lovin' Baby 2:46

09 Jim Williams - Please Don't Cry Over Me 2:42

10 Jim Williams - That Depends on You 2:25

11 Rudi Richardson - Fool's Hall of Fame 2:41

12 Rudi Richardson - Why Should I Cry 2:51

13 Ray Harris - Greenback Dollar (Watch and Chain) 2:57

14 Ray Harris - Foolish Heart 2:13

15 Mack Self - Easy to Love 2:47

16 Mack Self - Every Day 2:12

17 Carl Perkins - Forever Yours 2:37

18 Carl Perkins - That's Right 2:52

19 Ernie Chaffin - I'm Lonesome 2:46

20 Ernie Chaffin - Laughin' and Jokin' 2:09

21 Edwin Bruce - More Than Yesterday 2:37

22 Edwin Bruce - Rock Boppin' Baby 2:19

23 Billy Riley - Red Hot 2:33

24 Billy Riley - Pearly Lee 2:38

25 Tommy Blake - Flat Foot Sam 2:03

26 Tommy Blake - Lordy Hoody 2:26

Volume 3 CD1

01 Johnny Cash - Home of The Blues 2:40

02 Johnny Cash - Give My Love to Rose 2:46

03 Dickey Lee - Good Lovin' 2:55

04 Dicky Lee - Memories Never Grow Old 2:20

05 Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire 1:53

06 Jerry Lee Lewis - You Win Again 2:58

07 Dick Penner - Cindy Lou 2:20

08 Dick Penner - Your Honey Love 2:14

09 Johnny Cash - Ballad of A Teenage Queen 2:12

10 Johnny Cash - Big River 2:33

11 Roy Orbison - Chicken-Hearted 2:17

12 Roy Orbison - I Like Love 2:34

13 Sonny Burgess - My Bucket's Got A Hole in It 2:19

14 Sonny Burgess - Sweet Misery 2:11

15 Warren Smith - I've Got Love If You Want It 2:11

16 Warren Smith - I Feel in Love 2:42

17 Carl Perkins - Lend Me Your Comb 1:58

18 Carl Perkins - Glad All Over 1:43

19 Jerry Lee Lewis - Breathless 2:44

20 Jerry Lee Lewis - Down The Line 2:15

21 Billy Riley - Baby Please Don't Go 2:08

22 Billy Riley - Wouldn't You Know 2:50

23 Rudy Grayzell - Judy 2:06

24 Rudy Grayzell - I Think of You 2:30

Volume 3 CD2

01 Jack Clement - Ten Years 2:18

02 Jack Clement - Your Lover Boy 2:18

03 Edwin Bruce - Sweet Woman 2:45

04 Edwin Bruce - Part of My Life 2:16

05 The Sunrays - Love is A Stranger 3:01

06 The Sunrays - The Lonely Hours 2:55

07 Magel Priesman - I Feel So Blue 2:34

08 Magel Priesman - Memories of You 2:37

09 Johnny Cash - Guess Things Happened That Way 1:52

10 Johnny Cash - Come in Stranger 1:45

11 Jerry Lee Lewis - High School Confidential 2:31

12 Jerry Lee Lewis - Fools Like Me 2:53

13 Dickey Lee - Dreamy Nights 2:32

14 Dickey Lee - Fool Fool Fool 2:33

15 Ray Smith - Right Behind You Baby 2:26

16 Ray Smith - So Young 2:27

17 Gene Simmons - Drinkin' Wine 2:42

18 Gene Simmons - I Done Told You 2:22

19 Tommy Blake - I Dig You Baby 2:14

20 Tommy Blake - Sweetie Pie 2:06

21 George & Lewis - The Return of Jerry Lee 2:33

22 Jerry Lee Lewis - Lewis Boogie 2:02

23 Johnny Cash - The Ways of A Woman in Love 2:17

24 Johnny Cash - Your Nearest Thing to Heaven 2:41

25 Jerry Lee Lewis - Break-Up 2:40

26 Jerry Lee Lewis - I'll Make it Up to You 3:06

27 Jerry Lee Lewis - Talks About High School Confidential 2:18

Volume 3 CD3

01 Sonny Burgess - Itchy 2:19

02 Sonny Burgess - Thunderbird 2:21

03 Rosco Gordon - Sally Jo 2:06

04 Rosco Gordon - Torro 2:46

05 Jimmy Isle - Diamond Ring 2:19

06 Jimmy Isle - I've Been Waiting 2:01

07 Ernie Chaffin - Born to Lose 3:00

08 Ernie Chaffin - My Love for You 2:26

09 Ray Smith - You Made A Hit 2:24

10 Ray Smith - Why Why Why 2:21

11 Johnny Cash - It's Just About Time 2:09

12 Johnny Cash - I Just Thought You'd Like to Know 2:25

13 Vernon Taylor - Breeze 2:08

14 Vernon Taylor - Today is A Blue Day 2:04

15 Jack Clement - The Black Haired Man 2:00

16 Jack Clement - Wrong 1:58

17 Jerry Lee Lewis - I'll Sail My Ship Alone 2:10

18 Jerry Lee Lewis - It Hurt Me so 2:41

19 Billy Riley - Down By The Riverside 2:17

20 Billy Riley - No Name Girl 1:55

21 Warren Smith - Sweet Swet Girl 2:23

22 Warren Smith - Goodbye Mr. Love 2:41

23 Onie Wheeler - Jump Right Out of This Jukebox 2:22

24 Onie Wheeler - Tell 'em Off 1:59

25 Johnny Cash - Thanks A Lot 2:38

26 Johnny Cash - Luther Played The Boogie 2:02

Volume 3 CD4

01 Jerry lee Lewis - Loving Up A Storm 1:53

02 Jerry lee Lewis - Big Blonde Baby 1:42

03 Jimmy Isle - Without A Love 2:03

04 Jimmy Isle - Time Will Tell 2:23

05 Ray Smith - Rocking Bandit 2:12

06 Ray Smith - Sail Away 2:30

07 Ernie Chaffin - Don't Ever Leave Me 2:22

08 Ernie Chaffin - Miracle of You 2:21

09 Johnny Cash - Katy Too 1:57

10 Johnny Cash - I Forgot to Remember to Forget 1:54

11 Billy Riley - Got The Water Boiling 2:11

12 Billy Riley - One More Time 2:16

13 Alton & Jimmy - No More Crying Blues 2:03

14 Alton & Jimmy - Have Faith My Love 2:26

15 Jerry Lee Lewis - Let's Talk About Us 2:10

16 Jerry Lee Lewis - Ballad of Billy Joe 2:59

17 Vernon Taylor - Mystery Train 2:32

18 Vernon Taylor - Sweet and Easy to Love 2:31

19 Jerry McGill - Lovestruck 2:06

20 Jerry McGill - I Wanna Make Sweet Love 2:23

21 Johnny Powers - With Your Love With Your Kiss 2:40

22 Johnny Powers - Be Mine All Mine 2:25

23 Sherry Crane - Winnie The Parakeet 2:24

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