VA - The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968 Volume 1 [1991] (9 x CD's)

STAX VOLT 1959-1968

VA - The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968 Volume 1 [1991] (9 x CD's)

At nine discs and 244 tracks, The Complete Stax-Volt Singles: 1959-1968 is far too exhaustive for casual fans, but that's not who the set is designed for -- it's made for the collector. Featuring every A-side the label released during those nine years, as well as several B-sides, the set is a definitive portrait of gritty, deep Southern soul. Many of the genre's major names -- Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MG's, William Bell, Rufus Thomas, the Bar-Kays, Albert King -- plus many terrific one-shot wonders are showcased in terrific sound and augmented with an in-depth booklet. For any serious soul or rock collector, it's an essential set, since Stax-Volt was not only a musically revolutionary label, its roster was deep with talent, which means much of the music on this collection is first-rate. But if you only want the hits, you'll be better off with a smaller collection, since too much of this set will sound too similar, and sorting through the nine discs will be a monumental task if you only want to hear Otis, Rufus, Carla, and Sam & Dave. ( AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine)

Volume 1  was inititially part of 3 huge Box Sets covering the entire Stax/Volt singles output between 1959 and 1975 – "The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968" and originally came out as a clunky but beautiful 9CD Album-Sized 12" x 12" Box Set way back in the mists of April 1991. That what this one is from. I will follow up with Volumes 2 & 3 sets soon. Enjoy!

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Track lists

CD1

  1. Fool In Love - Veltones
  2. 'Cause I Love You - Carla & Rufus
  3. Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
  4. You Make Me Feel So Good - The Chips
  5. A Love Of My Own - Carla Thomas
  6. Last Night - Mar-Keys
  7. I Didn't Believe - Rufus & Friend
  8. I'm Going Home - Prince Conley
  9. (Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck - Carla Thomas
  10. Morning After - Mar-Keys
  11. The Life I Live - Barbara Stephens
  12. About Noon - Mar-Keys
  13. Burnt Biscuits - Triumphs
  14. I Kinda Think He Does - Carla Thomas
  15. Foxy - Mar-Keys
  16. You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bel
  17. Formula Of Love - William Bell
  18. Goofin' Off - Macy Skipper
  19. Wait A Minute - Barbara Stephens
  20. Sunday Jealous - Nick Charles
  21. That's The Way It Is With Me - Barbara Stephens
  22. No Tears - The Tonettes
  23. Pop-Eye Stroll - Mar-Keys
  24. The Three Dogwoods - Nick Charles
  25. Why Should I Suffer With The Blues - The Canes
  26. Whot's Happenin'! - Mar-Keys
  27. Just Across The Street - The Del-Rios
  28. There's A Love - The Del-Rios
  29. Can't Ever Let You Go - Rufus Thomas

CD2

  1. Green Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
  2. Behave Yourself - Booker T. & The MGs
  3. Any Other Way - William Bell
  4. I'll Bring It Home To You - Carla Thomas
  5. Sack-O-Woe - Mar-Keys
  6. These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
  7. Teardrop Sea - The Tonettes
  8. The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  9. Jelly Bread - Booker T. & The MGs
  10. I Told You So - William Bell
  11. Bo-Time - Mar-Keys
  12. Home Grown - Booker T. & The MGs
  13. My Imaginary Guy - Deanie Parker & The Valadors
  14. Just As I Thought - William Bell
  15. What A Fool I've Been - Carla Thomas
  16. The Hawg, Part One - Eddie Kirk
  17. Don't Be Afraid Of Love - Oscar Mack
  18. That's My Guy - Cheryl & Pam Johnson
  19. Chinese Checkers - Booker T. & The MGs
  20. Somebody Mentioned Your Name - William Bell
  21. What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
  22. That's What My Heart Needs - Otis Redding
  23. What Can It Be - The Astors
  24. Bango - Billy & The King Bees
  25. Them Bones - Eddie Kirk
  26. Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  27. I'll Show You - William Bell

CD3

  1. Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding
  2. Gee Whiz It's Christmas - Carla Thomas
  3. Mo' Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
  4. Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman
  5. Can Your Monkey Do The Dog - Rufus Thomas
  6. You Won't Do Right - Bobby Marchan
  7. Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home) - The Drapels
  8. Each Step I Take - Deanie Parker
  9. The Honey Dripper - The Van-Dells
  10. Who Will It Be Tomorrow - William Bell
  11. Come To Me - Otis Redding
  12. Don't Leave Me This Way - Otis Redding
  13. I Don't Want You Anymore - Eddie Jefferson
  14. Restless - The Cobras
  15. Somebody Stole My Dog - Rufus Thomas
  16. Big Party - Barbara & The Browns
  17. That's Really Some Good - Rufus & Carla
  18. Night Time Is The Right Time - Rufus & Carla
  19. Security - Otis Redding
  20. Dream Girl - Oscar Mack
  21. Closer To My Baby - Dorothy Williams
  22. I've Got No Time To Lose - Carla Thomas
  23. Young Man - The Drapels
  24. Soul Dressing - Booker T. & The MGs
  25. After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene
  26. Can't Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter
  27. Bush Bash - Mar-Keys
  28. Please Return To Me - The Fleets
  29. Frog Stomp

CD4

  1. Jump Back - Rufus Thomas
  2. Chained And Bound - Otis Redding
  3. In My Heart - Barbara & The Browns
  4. Spunky - Johnny Jenkins
  5. Bar B-Q - Wendy Rene
  6. The Sidewalk Surf - Mad Lads
  7. Can't Be Still - Booker T. & The MGs
  8. A Woman's Love - Carla Thomas
  9. Yank Me (Doodle) - Baracudas
  10. That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
  11. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
  12. Don't Let Her Be Your Baby - Del-Rays
  13. Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
  14. My Lover - Barbara & The Browns
  15. Got You On My Mind - The Admirals
  16. How Do You Quit (Someone You Love) - Carla Thomas
  17. Biggest Fool In Town - Gorgeous George
  18. Banana Juice - Mar-Keys
  19. Little Sally Walker - Rufus Thomas
  20. A Place Nobody Can Find - Sam & Dave
  21. Goodnight Baby - Sam & Dave
  22. Boot-Leg - Booker T. & The MGs
  23. Outrage - Booker T. & The MGs
  24. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
  25. I'm Depending On You - Otis Redding
  26. Candy - Astors
  27. Give You What I Got - Wendy Rene

CD5

  1. Stop! Look What You're Doin' - Carla Thomas
  2. Willy Nilly - Rufus Thomas
  3. Don't Have To Shop Around - Mad Lads
  4. Crying All By Myself - William Bell
  5. I Take What I Want - Sam & Dave
  6. When You Move You Lose - Rufus & Carla
  7. Respect - Otis Redding
  8. Make It Me - The Premiers
  9. The World Is Round - Rufus Thomas
  10. In The Twilight Zone - The Astors
  11. Blue Groove - Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads
  12. You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam & Dave
  13. Grab This Thing (Part 1) - The Mar-Keys
  14. Be My Lady - Booker T. & The MGs
  15. Comfort Me - Carla Thomas
  16. I Can't Turn You Loose - Otis Redding
  17. Just One More Day - Otis Redding
  18. I Want Someone - The Mad Lads
  19. Birds & Bees - Rufus & Carla
  20. Philly Dog - The Mar-Keys
  21. I Had A Dream - Johnnie Taylor
  22. Satisfaction - Otis Redding
  23. Things Get Better - Eddie Floyd
  24. I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson
  25. Hot Dog - Four Shells
  26. Let Me Good To You - Carla Thomas
  27. Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam and Dave

CD6

  1. Laundromat Blues - Albert King
  2. Sugar Sugar - Mad Lads
  3. Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) - William Bell
  4. Marching Off To War - William Bell
  5. My Lover's Prayer - Otis Redding
  6. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) - Mable John
  7. I Got to Love Somebody's Baby - Johnnie Taylor
  8. I Want A Girl - Mad Lads
  9. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
  10. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
  11. My Sweet Potato - Booker T. & The MGs
  12. Booker Loo - Booker T. & The MGs
  13. Oh, Pretty Woman - Albert King
  14. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody - Sam & Dave
  15. Never Like This Before - William Bell
  16. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) - Otis Redding
  17. Patch My Heart - Mad Lads
  18. Sisters' Got A Boyfriend - Rufus Thomas
  19. Come To Me Darling - Ruby Johnson
  20. When My Love Comes Down - Ruby Johnson
  21. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  22. Crosscut Saw - Albert King
  23. Little Bluebird - Johnnie Taylor
  24. Toe Hold - Johnnie Taylor
  25. Jingle Bells - Booker T. & The MGs

CD7

  1. You Got Me Hummin' - Sam & Dave
  2. You're Taking Up Another Man's Place - Mable John
  3. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Carla Thomas
  4. Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man) - Charmels
  5. Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You) - Carla Thomas
  6. Raise Your Hand - Eddie Floyd
  7. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Johnnie Taylor
  8. I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Mad Lads
  9. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave
  10. Let Me Down Slow - Bobby Wilson
  11. Hip Hug - Her - Booker T. & The MGs
  12. Everybody Loves A Winner - William Bell
  13. Mini-Skirt Minnie - Sir Mack Rice
  14. When Tomorrow Comes - Carla Thomas
  15. The Spoiler - Eddie Purrell
  16. I Love You More Than Words Can Say - Otis Redding
  17. If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) - Ruby Johnson
  18. Same Time Same Place - Mable John
  19. Tramp - Otis & Carla
  20. Soul Finger - Bar-Kays
  21. Knuckelhead - Bar-Kays
  22. Shake - Otis Redding
  23. Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
  24. Soothe Me - Sam & Dave
  25. I Can't Stand Up - Sam & Dave
  26. Don't Rock The Boat - Eddie Floyd

CD8

  1. My Inspiration - Mad Lads
  2. Love Sickness - Sir Mack Rice
  3. Sophisticated Sissy - Rufus Thomas
  4. I'll Always Have Faith In You - Carla Thomas
  5. How Can You Mistreat The One You Love - Jeanne & The Darlings
  6. Love Is Doggone Good Thing - Eddie Floyd
  7. Groovin' - Booker T. & The MGs
  8. Slim Jenkins Place - Booker T. & The MGs
  9. Glory Of Love - Otis Redding
  10. I'm A Big Girl Now - Mable John
  11. Wait You Dog - Mable John
  12. You Can't Get Away From It - Johnnie Taylor
  13. Eloise (Hang On In There) - William Bell
  14. Knock On Wood - Otis & Carla
  15. I'm Glad To Do It - C.L. Blast
  16. C.L. Blast/Double Up - C.L. Blast
  17. You Can't Run Away From Your Heart - Judy Clay
  18. I'll Gladly Take You Back - Charmels
  19. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  20. Daddy Didn't Tell Me - Astors
  21. Give Everybody Some - Bar-Kays
  22. On A Saturday Night - Eddie Floyd
  23. Don't Hit Me No More - Mable John
  24. Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed - Johnnie Taylor
  25. Winter Snow - Booker T. & The MGs
  26. Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday - William Bell
  27. What'll I Do For Satisfaction - Johnny Daye
  28. Pick Up The Pieces - Carla Thomas

CD9

  1. Down Ta My House - Rufus Thomas
  2. As Long As I've Got You - Charmels
  3. Soul Girl - Jeanne & The Darlings
  4. Cold Feet - Albert King
  5. Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
  6. Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
  7. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  8. Don't Pass Your Judgement - Memphis Nomads
  9. Lovey Dovey - Otis & Carla
  10. I Got A Sure Thing - Ollie & The Nightingales
  11. Big Bird - Eddie Floyd
  12. A Hard Day's Night - Bar-Kays
  13. Next Time - Johnnie Taylor
  14. A Tribute To A King - William Bell
  15. Every Man Ought To Have A Woman - William Bell
  16. Able Mable - Mable John
  17. The Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
  18. I Think I Made A Boo Boo - Rufus Thomas
  19. What Will Later On Be Like - Jeanne & The Darlings
  20. Hang Me Now - Jeanne & The Darlings
  21. Soul Power - Derek Martin
  22. Bring Your Love Back To Me - Linda Lyndell
  23. A Dime A Dozen - Carla Thomas
  24. Whatever Hurts You - Mad Lads
  25. The Happy Song (Dum Dum) - Otis Redding
  26. (I Love) Lucy - Albert King
  27. I Ain't Particualar - Johnnie Taylor

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