VA - The Complete Sun Singles, From The Vaults Vol. 4-6 [1996-1997] (12 x CDs)

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SUN RECORDS SINGLES

VA - The Complete Sun Singles, From The Vaults Vol. 4-6 [1996-1997] (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 4 [1997] continues the journey through the legendary Sun Records catalog. This 4-CD set captures the label’s late 1950s and early 1960s output, showcasing the evolution of rockabilly, blues, and country music.

This volume features standout tracks from Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison, alongside lesser-known gems from artists like Tracy Pendarvis, Mack Owen, and Rayburn Anthony. The collection highlights Sun’s ability to balance mainstream success with underground talent, preserving the raw energy that made the label iconic.

Presented in original mono, this set maintains the authentic sound of the era. With detailed liner notes and rare photos, Volume 4 is an essential listen for collectors and fans of early rock history, capturing the spirit of Sun Records as it continued to shape the future of popular music.

The Complete Sun Singles - From The Vaults Volume 5 [1997] is another exciting entry in Bear Family Records’ deep dive into the Sun Records legacy. This 4-CD set captures the label’s later years, reflecting the shift in rockabilly, blues, and country as new styles emerged.

This volume balances well-known names like Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Linda Gail Lewis with lesser-known gems from artists like Tony Rossini, The Four Upsetters, and Billy Adams. These recordings showcase Sun’s ability to foster both mainstream success and underground talent, keeping its raw, unfiltered energy intact.

Each track is presented in original mono, preserving the authentic sound of the era. Alongside rare photos and detailed liner notes, Volume 5 continues Sun Records’ tradition of innovation, proving why it remains one of the most important labels in rock history. For collectors and music lovers, this set is another essential piece of the puzzle.

The Complete Sun Singles - From The Vaults Volume 6 [1997] is the final installment in Bear Family Records’ essential series, capturing the last wave of singles from Sun Records and its Phillips International imprint. This 4-CD set showcases the label’s later years, featuring a mix of rockabilly, blues, and country gems.

This volume highlights standout tracks from Carl Mann, Charlie Rich, and Sonny Burgess, alongside lesser-known artists like Mack Self, Edwin Howard, and The Memphis Bells. The collection reflects Sun’s continued innovation, balancing mainstream hits with underground treasures.

Presented in original mono, preserving the raw energy of the era, this set is a must-have for collectors and fans of early rock history. With detailed liner notes and rare photos, Volume 6 closes out the series with a fitting tribute to Sun Records’ lasting influence on American music.

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)

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Track lists

Vol. 4 CD1

01 Will Mercer - You're Just My Kind 2:32

02 Will Mercer - Ballad of St. Marks 2:17

03 Jerry Lee Lewis - Little Queenie 2:25

04 Jerry Lee Lewis - I Could Never Be Ashamed of You 2:26

05 Johnny Cash - You Tell Me 1:20

06 Johnny Cash - Good Bye Little Darlin' 2:17

07 Jimmy Isle - What A Life 2:23

08 Jimmy Isle - Together 2:20

09 Rayburn Anthony - Alice Blue Gown 2:01

10 Rayburn Anthony - St. Louis Blues 2:20

11 Johnny Cash - Straight A's in Love 2:17

12 Johnny Cash - I Love You Because 2:27

13 Tracy Pendarvis - A Thousand Guitars 2:41

14 Tracy Pendarvis - Is it Too Late 2:11

15 Mack Owen - Walkin' and Talkin' 2:11

16 Mack Owen - Somebody Just Like You 2:22

17 Jerry Lee Lewis - Old Black Joe 2:06

18 Jerry Lee Lewis - Baby Baby Bye Bye 2:01

19 Paul Richey - The Legend of The Big Steeple 3:10

20 Paul Richey - Broken Hearted Willie 2:42

21 Rayburn Anthony - Whose Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet 3:13

22 Rayburn Anthony - There's No Tomorrow 1:51

23 Bill Johnson - Bobaloo 1:59

24 Bill Johnson - Bad Times Ahead 2:30

25 Sonny Wilson - The Great Pretender 2:57

26 Sonny Wilson - I'm Gonna Take A Walk 2:09

Vol. 4 CD2

01 Bobbie Jean - You Burned The Bridges 2:10

02 Bobbie Jean - Cheaters Never Win 2:02

03 Johnny Cash - The Story of A Broken Heart 2:11

04 Johnny Cash - Down The Street to 301 2:06

05 Jerry Lee Lewis - John Henry 2:30

06 Jerry Lee Lewis - Hang up my Rock and Roll Shoes 2:38

07 Tracy Pendarvis - South Bound Lane 2:29

08 Tracy Pendarvis - Is it Me? 2:06

09 Bill Strength - Senorita 2:56

10 Bill Strength - Guess I'd Better Go 2:15

11 Johnny Cash - Port of Lonely Hearts 2:35

12 Johnny Cash - Mean Eyed Cat 2:30

13 Lance Roberts - The Good Guy Always Wins 2:19

14 Lance Roberts - The Time is Right 2:25

15 Tony Rossini - I Gotta Know 2:39

16 Tony Rossini - Is it Too Late 2:29

17 The Rockin' Stockin' - Yuleville, U.S.A. 2:44

18 The Rockin' Stockin' - Rockin' - Lang - Syne 2:11

19 Ira Jay II - You Don't Love Me Anymore 2:33

20 Ira Jay II - More Than Anything 2:20

21 Jerry Lee Lewis - When I Get Paid 2:47

22 Jerry Lee Lewis - Love Made A Fool of Me 2:48

23 Roy Orbison - Sweet and Easy to Love 2:13

24 Roby Orbison - Devil Doll 2:09

Vol. 4 CD3

01 Bobby Sheridan - Red Man 2:18

02 Bobby Sheridan - Sad News 2:13

03 Johnny Cash - Oh Lonesome Me 2:30

04 Johnny Cash - Life Goes On 2:00

05 Jerry Lee Lews - What'd I Say 2:29

06 Jerry Lee Lewis - Livin' Lovin' Wreck 2:05

07 George Klein - U.T. Party, Part 1 2:26

08 George Klein - U.T. Party, Part 2 2:35

09 Tracy Pendarvis - Belle of The Suwannee 2:34

10 Tracy Pendarvis - Eternally 2:16

11 Wade Cagle - Groovy Train 2:30

12 Wade Cagle - Highland Rock 2:17

13 Anita Wood - I Can't Show How I Feel 2:05

14 Anita Wood - I'l Wait Forever 3:05

15 Harold Dorman - I'll Stick By You 2:15

16 Harold Dorman - They They Go 2:03

17 Johnny Cash - Sugartime 1:50

18 Johnny Cash - My Treasure 1:18

19 Jerry Lee Lewis - It Won't Happen With Me 2:58

20 Jerry Lee Lewis - Cold, Cold Heart 3:08

21 Shirley Sisk - I Forgot to Remember to Forget 2:39

22 Shirley Sisk - Other Side 2:17

23 Tony Rossini - Well I Ask Ya 2:14

24 Tony Rossini - Darlena 2:39

Vol. 4 CD4

01 Jerry Lee Lewis - Save The Last Dance for Me 1:53

02 Jerry Lee Lewis - As Long as I Live 2:29

03 Don Hosea - Since I Met You 2:41

04 Don Hosea - Uh Huh Huh 2:33

05 Bobby Wood - Human Emotions 2:38

06 Bobby Wood - Everybody's Searching 2:16

07 Harold Dorman - Uncle Jonah's Place 1:42

08 Harold Dorman - Just One Step 2:28

09 Jerry Lee Lewis - Money 2:24

10 Jerry Lee Lewis - Bonnie B 2:23

11 Ray Smith - Travlin' Salesman 3:08

12 Ray Smith - I Won't Miss You (Till You Go) 2:09

13 Raybrun Anthony - How Well I Know 2:11

14 Raybrun Anthony - Big Dream 2:18

15 Jerry Lee Lewis - I've Been Twistin' 3:17

16 Jerry Lee Lewis - Ramblin' Rose 2:59

17 Ray Smith - Candy Doll 2:29

18 Ray Smith - Hey, Boss Man 2:02

19 Johnny Cash - Blue Train 2:04

20 Johnny Cash - Born to Lose 2:12

21 Harold Dorman - In The Beginning 2:09

22 Harold Dorman - Wait 'Til Saturday Night 2:22

23 Tony Rossini - (Meet Me) After School 2:32

24 Tony Rossini - Just Around The Corner 2:27

25 Jerry Lee Lewis - Sweet Little Sixteen 2:55

26 Jerry Lee Lewis - How's My Ex Treating You 2:37

Vol. 5 CD1

01 Tony Rossini & The Chippers - You Make it Sound So Easy 2:17

02 Tony Rossini & The The Chippers - New Girl in Town 2:49

03 Four Upsetters - Midnight Soiree 2:31

04 Four Upsetters - Crazy Arms 2:12

05 Jerry Lee Lewis - Good Golly Miss Molly 2:19

06 Jerry Lee Lewis - I Cant Trust Me (in your arms anymore) 2:15

07 Jerry Lee Lewis with Linda Gail Lewis - Seasons of my Heart 3:01

08 Jerry Lee Lewis - Teenage Letter 2:22

09 Linda Gail Lewis - Nothin' Shakin' (but the leaves) 2:01

10 Linda Gail Lewis - Sittin' & Thinkin' 2:48

11 Four Upsetters - Surfin' Calliope 3:07

12 Four Upsetters - Wabash Cannon Ball 2:04

13 Tony Rossini - Moved to Kansas City 2:03

14 Tony Rossini - Nobody 2:24

15 Teenangels - Aint Gonna Let You (break my heart) 2:34

16 Teenangels - Tell Me My Love 2:52

17 Billy Adams - Betty & Dupree 2:41

18 Billy Adams - Got My Mojo Workin' 2:27

19 Bill Yates & His T-Birds - Dont Step on My Dog 2:15

20 Bill Yates & His T-Birds - Stop, Wait & Listen 2:45

21 Billy Adams - Lookin' for My Mary Ann 2:35

22 Billy Adams & Jessie Carter - Trouble in Mind 2:40

23 Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Three - Wide Open Road 2:40

24 Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Three - Belshazah 2:26

25 Smokey Joe - Signifying Monkey 3:20

26 Smokey Joe - Listen to Me Baby 2:31

27 Billy Adams - Reconsider Baby 2:53

28 Billy Adams - Ruby Jane 2:17

Vol. 5 CD2

01 Randy & The Radiants - Mountain's High 2:38

02 Randy & The Radiants - Peek A Boo 2:13

03 Jerry Lee Lewis - Carry Me Back to Old Virginia 2:22

04 Jerry Lee Lewis - I Know What it Means 2:42

05 Gorgeous Bill - Too Late Too Right My Wrong 2:42

06 Gorgeous Bill - Carleen 2:49

07 Randy & The Radiants - My Way of Thinking 2:33

08 Randy & The Radiants - Truth From My Eyes 2:21

09 Bill Yates - Big Big World 3:11

10 Bill Yates - I Dropped My M & M's 2:13

11 Jesters - My Babe 2:17

12 Jesters - Cadillac Man 2:19

13 Billly Adams - Open The Door Richard 2:32

14 Billy Adams - Rock Me Baby 2:47

15 Dane Stinit - Don't Knock what You Don't Understand 2:19

16 Dane Stinit - Always on the Go 1:53

17 David Houston - Sherry's Lips 2:20

18 David Houston - Miss Brown 2:36

19 Climates - No You for Me 2:25

20 Climates - Breaking Up Again 2:43

21 Dane Stinit - Sweet Country Girl 2:13

22 Dane Stinit - The Muddy Ole River 2:00

23 Brother James Anderson - I'm Gonna Move in the Room with the Lord 2:40

24 Brother James Anderson - My Soul Needs Resting 2:25

25 Load of Mischief - I'm a Lover 2:37

26 Load of Mischoef - Back in My Arms Again 2:46

Vol. 5 CD3

01 Buddy Blake - You Pass Me By 2:32

02 Buddy Blake - Please Convince Me 2:16

03 Hayden Thompson - Love My Baby 2:12

04 Hayden Thompson - One Broken Heart 2:27

05 Barbara Pittman - Two Young Fools in Love 2:25

06 Barbara Pittman - Im getting better all the time 2:55

07 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Raunchy 2:23

08 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - The Midnite Man 2:10

09 Johnny Carroll - Thats The Way I love 2:35

10 Johnny Carroll - I'll Wait 2:31

11 Cliff Thomas Ed & Barbara - Treat Me Right 2:00

12 Cliff Thomas Ed & Barbara - Im on My Way Home 2:11

13 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - College Man 2:31

14 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - The Stranger 2:34

15 Wayne Powers - Point of View 2:48

16 Wayne Powers - My Love Song 2:13

17 Bill Pinky & The Turks - After The Hop 2:08

18 Bill Pinky & The Turks - Sally's Got A Sister 2:29

19 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Wild Rice 2:05

20 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Scroungie 1:57

21 Carl McVoy - You Are My Sunshine 2:16

22 Carl McVoy - Tootsie 2:29

Vol. 5 CD4

01 Barbara Pittman & The Bill Justis Orchestra - Everlasting Love 1:59

02 Barbara Pittman & The Bill Justis Orchestra - Cold Cold Heart 2:37

03 Ernie Barton - Stairway to Nowhere 2:17

04 Ernie Barton - Raining The Blues 2:44

05 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Cattywampus 2:40

06 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Summer Holiday 2:06

07 Lee Mitchell & The Curly Money Combo - The Frog (Instrumental) 1:51

08 Lee Mitchell & The Curly Money Combo - A Little Blue Bird Told Me 2:16

09 Cliff Thomas Ed & Barbara - Sorry I Lied 2:17

10 Cliff Thomas Ed & Barbara - Leave it to me 2:03

11 Charlie Rich - Whirlwind 2:07

12 Charlie Rich - Philadelphia Baby 2:05

13 Mickey Milan with the Bill Justis Orchestra and the Montclairs - Somehow Without You 2:04

14 Mickey Milan with the Bill Justis Orchestra and Chorus - The Picture 2:28

15 Ken Cook - Crazy Baby 2:37

16 Ken Cook - I Was a Fool 2:25

17 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Bop Train 2:03

18 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - String of Pearls - Cha Hot Cha 2:30

19 Clement Travellers - The Minstrel Show 1:56

20 Clement Travellers - Three Little Guitars 1:38

21 Jimmy Demopoulos - Hopeless Love 2:00

22 Jimmy Demopoulos - If I Had My Way 2:48

23 Cliff Thomas Ed & Barbara - I'm The Only One 2:27

24 Cliff Thomas Ed & Barbara - Tidewind 1:45

Vol. 6 CD1

01 Carl Mann - Mona Lisa 2:30

02 Carl Mann - Foolish One 1:49

03 Edwin Howard - More Pretty Girls Than One 2:01

04 Edwin Howard - Forty 'Leven Times 2:32

05 Ernie Barton - Open The Door Richard 2:23

06 Ernie Barton - Shut Your Mouth 1:46

07 Charlie Rich - Rebound 1:54

08 Charlie Rich - Big Man 2:42

09 Bobbie & The Boys - These Silly Blues 1:40

10 Bobbie & The Boys - To Tell The Truth 2:12

11 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Cloud Nine 2:11

12 Bill Justis & His Orchestra - Flea Circus 2:23

13 Brad Suggs - 706 Union 2:23

14 Brad Suggs - Low Outside 2:32

15 Carl Mann - Rockin'  Love 2:33

16 Carl Mann - Pretend 2:40

17 Memphis Belles featuring Shirley - Snow Job 2:07

18 Memphis Belles featuring Shirley - The Midnite Whistle 2:08

19 Mack Self - Willie Brown 2:35

20 Mack Self - Mad at You 2:17

21 Brad Suggs with Orchestra & Chorus - Ooh Wee 2:19

22 Brad Sggs with Orchestra & Chorus - I Walk The Line 2:13

Vol. 6 CD2

01 Carl Mann - Some Enchanted Evening 2:07

02 Carl Mann & The Gene Lowery Chorus - I Can't Forget 2:46

03 Sonny Burgess - Sadie's Back in Town 2:26

04 Sonny Burgess - A Kiss Goodnite 1:53

05 Charlie Rich & The Gene Lowery Chorus - Lonely Weekends 2:09

06 Charlie Rich - Everything I Do is Wrong 2:17

07 Barbara Pittman with Gene Lowery Singers - Handsome Man 2:25

08 Barbara Pittman with Gene Lowery Singers - The Eleventh Commandment 3:09

09 Brad Suggs with Gene Lowery Singers - Cloudy 2:22

10 Bradd Suggs - Partly Cloudy 2:13

11 Carl Mann - I'm Comin' Home 2:34

12 Carl Mann with the Gene Lowery Singers - South of The Border 2:06

13 Don Hinton - Honey Bee 1:56

14 Don Hinton with the Gene Lowery Singers - Jo Ann 2:36

15 Jeb Stewart with the Gene Lowery Singers - Sunny Side of the Street 1:56

16 Jeb Stewart with the Gene Lowery Singers - Take A Chance 2:51

17 Eddie Bush with the Gene Lowery Singers - Baby I Dont Care 1:48

18 Eddie Bush with the Gene Lowery Singers - Vanished 2:57

19 Hawk - I Get The blues when it Rains 2:16

20 Hawk - In The Mood 2:22

21 Charlie Rich with the Gene Lowery Singers - Gonna be Waitin' 2:27

22 Charlie Rich with the Gene Lowery Singers - School Days 2:35

23 Danny Stewart - Somewhere Along The Line 2:45

24 Danny Stewart - I'll Change My Ways 2:20

Vol. 6 CD3

01 Charlie Rich - Stay 2:56

02 Charlie Rich - On My Knees 2:30

03 Brad Suggs With Orchestra & Chorus - Sam's Tune 2:04

04 Brad Suggs with Orchestra & Chorus - My Gypsy 2:50

05 Carl Mann - Wayward Wind 2:16

06 Carl Mann - Born to Be Bad 2:38

07 Jimmy Louis - Gone and Left Me The Blues 2:26

08 Jimmy Louis - Your Fool 2:06

09 Charlie Rich - Who Will The Next Fool Be 2:23

10 Charlie Rich - Caught in the Middle 2:32

11 Jeb Stuart - Coming Down With The Blues 2:07

12 Jeb Stuart - Dream 2:45

13 Nelson Ray - You're Everything 2:11

14 Nelson Ray - Youve Come Home 2:32

15 Carl Mann - I Aint Got No Home 2:49

16 Carl Mann - If I Could Change You 3:14

17 Jean Dee - Nothing Down (99 years to pay) 2:29

18 Jean Dee - My Greatest Hurt 2:38

19 Bradd Suggs with Orchestra & Chorus - Elephant Walk 2:10

20 Bradd Suggs with Orchestra & Chorus - Like Catchin' up 2:05

21 Charlie Rich - Its too Late 2:41

22 Charlie Rich - Just A Little Bit Sweet 2:25

23 Mikki Wilcox - I Know What it Means 2:28

24 Mikki Wilcox - Willing & Waiting 2:34

Vol. 6 CD4

01 Freddie North - Someday She'll Come Along 2:30

02 Freddie North - Don't Make Me Cry 2:03

03 Jeb Stuart - I Betcha Gonna Like It 2:36

04 Jeb Stuart - Little Miss Love 2:23

05 Charlie Rich - Midnite Blues 2:48

06 Charlie Rich - Easy Money 2:36

07 Thomas Wayne - I've Got it Made 2:23

08 Thomas Wayne - The Quiet Look 2:13

09 Frank Frost - Jelly Roll King 2:31

10 Frank Frost - Crawlback 2:00

11 Carl Mann - Mountain Dew 2:35

12 Carl Mann - When I Grow Too Old to Dream 2:47

13 Jeb Stuart & The Chippers - I Aint Never 2:01

14 Jeb Stuart & The Chippers - In Love Again 2:43

15 David Wilkins - Thanks A Lot 2:51

16 David Wilkins - There's Something About You 2:11

17 Charlie Rich - Finally Found Out 2:23

18 Charlie Rich - Sittin' & Thinkin' 3:05

19 David Houston - Miss Brown 2:36

20 David Houston - Sherry's Lips 2:21

21 Charlie Rich - There's Another Place I Can't Go 2:41

22 Charlie Rich - I Need Your Love 2:22

23 Jeanne Newman - Thanks A Lot 2:35

24 Jeanne Newman - The Boy I Met Today 2:40

25 Quintones - Times Sho' Gettin Ruff 2:15

26 Quintones - Softie 2:13

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