1000 Volts Of Stax - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 042) Fabulous selection of unreleased cuts from the Stax Sessions series including many alternates to the alternates used in the series. Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Hideaway; Albert King - Don't You Lie To Me; Otis Redding - Cupid; Bobby Marchan - Don't Worry About Tomorrow; Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog; Carla Thomas - Run Around; Floyd Newman - Floyd's Beat; Ruby Johnson - When My Love Comes Down; William Bell - She Won't Be Like You; Mable John - Sweet Devil; The Mad Lads - Cloudburst; The Mar-Keys - Hippy Dippy; Carla & Rufus Thomas - Don't Mess Up A Good Thing; William Bell - Never Let Me Go; The Astors - Just Enough To Hurt Me; Otis Redding - I've Got Dreams To Remember; Booker T & The MGs - (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay; Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood;

2000 Volts Of Stax - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 074) The usual suspects have been rounded up once more for this second in an occasional sub series of the Stax Sessions featuring rarities & outtakes. Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Kinda Easy Like; Rufus Thomas - Ride Your Pony; Johnnie Taylor - You Don't Know Like I Know; Otis Redding - Pain In My Heart; Ruby Johnson - It's Not That Easy; Deanie Parker - How About You; The Bar-Kays - Hot Shot; Astors - Come Out Tonight; Eddie Floyd - Bark At The Moon; Eddie Kirk - I Found A Brand New Love; Tonettes - Please Don't Go; Carla Thomas - Try Me; The Mar-Keys - Slinky; Albert King - Cross Cut Saw; The Mad Lads - She's The One; William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water; Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness; Booker T & The MGs - I Say A Little Prayer;

24 Carat Black - Ghetto : Misfortune's Wealth. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 090) Much sought after mid 70's funk from Michigan. First time on CD for these tracks. Superb workouts 'God Save The World', ' In The Ghetto', 'Poverty's Paradise', 'Brown-Baggin', 'Synopsis Two: Mother's Day', 'Mother's Day', 'Foodstamps', 'Ghetto - Misfortune's Wealth' and '24-Carat Black'.

24 Carat Black - Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth. LP. (Stax - SXD 090) Much sought after artifact finally re-surfaces. Tracks:- Medley: God Save The World - Medley: In The Ghetto - Poverty's Paradise - Brown-Baggin' - Synopsis Two: Mother's Day - Mother's Day - Foodstamps - Ghetto - Misfortune's Wealth - 24-Carat Black;

3000 Volts Of Stax - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 102) The vaults of the Volt and Stax labels are raided once again for more rare and unreleased tracks from Memphis finest. Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Spoonful; Otis Redding - Come To Me; Ruby Johnson - I'd Rather Fight Than Switch; Johnnie Taylor - Sixty Minutes Of Your Time; William Bell - Quittin' Time; Carla Thomas - Goodie Good Lovin'; Eddie Floyd - I Got Everything I Need; Stars Of Virginia - Count Your Many Blessings; Johnny Jenkins - Big Bad Wolf; The Tonettes - The Rotation; Bobby Marchan - Just A Little Bit; Prince Conley - Juanita; David Porter - Win You Over; Albert King - The Hunter; The Mar-Keys - Per-Culating; The Mad Lads - Patch My Heart; Otis Redding - Remember Me; Johnnie Taylor - Water; The Bar-Kays - Sock Soul; Eddie Floyd - Big Bird; The Dixie Nightingales - All I Need Is Some Sunshine In My Life;

4000 Volts Of Stax And Satellite - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 107) Early years of Stax, and its Satellite predecessor focuses on rarities and outtakes from R&B to the birth of soul. Rob Bowman note. Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Home Grown; The Astors - A Woman Who Needs The Love Of A Man; Bobby Marchan - Just To Hold Your Hand; Prince Conley - Ain't That Good; Prince Conley - All That I Am; The Chips - As You Can See; The Cobras - Shake Up; The Canes - I'll Never Give Her Up (My Friend); The Canes - Somewhere Along The Line; The Del Rios - Pop-Eye The Sailor Man; William Bell - Any Other Way; The Astors - Strut Miss Sally; The Astors - Uncle Willie Good Time; Wendy Rene - I Wish I Were That Girl; Eddie Kirk - The Hawg; Oscar Mack - I See My Baby Coming; The Drapels - Please Don't Leave; The Veltones - Someday; Prince Conley - All The Way; Prince Conley - Hard Times (Every Dog's Got His Day); The Mar-Keys - About Noon; Otis Redding - Something Is Worrying Me;

5000 Volts Of Stax - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 116) Ace move to the "finger clicking" era and still the vaults throw up astonishing sides that most labels would have issued at all costs. Check in on the Staple Singers sensational reading of Laura Nyro's "Stoned Soul Picnic". All 20 tracks previously unissued. Tracks:- The Bar-Kays - Sissy; Carla Thomas - My Baby Specializes; The Newcomers - See Saw Lovin'; The Mad Lads - Look At The News; Little Sonny - Things Ain't Kosher; Johnnie Taylor - Baby What You Want Me To Do; Mildred Pulliham aka Veda Brown - Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like This; Kim Weston - You Got Me Going Through A Thing; David Porter - Come Get From Me (Parts 1 & 2); William Bell - There's Something About You Baby; The Soul Children - Who Is She And What Is She To You? (Parts 1 & 2); The South Memphis Horns - Still Bill; Rufus Thomas - Who's Making Love; John Edwards - One More Time; Chuck Brooks - You Need Love; The Staple Singers - Stoned Soul Picnic; Eddie Floyd - Can We Talk This Over; T.S.U. Toronadoes - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby; Jeanne & The Darlings - Changes; Isaac Hayes - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face;

Albert King - Best Of Albert King. CD. (Stax - CDSXK 122) This is just a small selection of Albert King's output for Stax and it shows that, though he was a blues master, he was never afraid to reflect the changes in the music while staying close to his roots. Start here. Tracks:- Born Under A Bad Sign - 'Phone Booth - Cross Cut Saw - I'll Play The Blues For You Part 1 - Killing Floor - Breaking Up Somebody's Home - Cold Sweat - Driving Wheel - Flat Tire - The Pinch Paid Off (Part 1) - Left Hand Woman (Get Right With Me) - Blues Power - I Get Evil (Don't You Lie To Me) - Got To Be Some Changes Made - For The Love Of A Woman.

Albert King - Best Of Albert King : Blues For You. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 120) Drawn from the classic Stax recordings spiced with a brace of killer cuts from his come-back albums on Fantasy from '83 and '90, this extended CD is prime Albert. Tracks:- Born Under A Bad Sign - Killing Floor - Breaking Up Somebody's Home - Can't You See What You're Doing To Me - Going Back To Iuka - Answer To The Laundromat Blues - That's What The Blues Is All About - 'Phone Booth - I'll Play The Blues For You (Parts 1 & 2) - Left Hand Woman (Get Right With Me) - Flat Tire - Drowning On Dry Land (Part 1) - The Pinch Paid Off (Part 1) - The Sky Is Crying - Driving Wheel - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven - Angel Of Mercy - Wrapped Up In Love Again - Blues Power - Crosscut Saw;

Albert King - Blues At Sunrise - Live At Montreux. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 017) Another great find from the vaults, this time in the shape of Albert King's previously unissued live 1972 performance from the Montreux Festival. Tracks:- Don't Burn The Bridge Down - I Believe To My Soul - For The Love Of A Woman - Blues At Sunrise - I'll Play The Blues For You - Little Brother (Make A Way) - Roadhouse Blues.

Albert King - Blues At Sunset. CD. (Stax - SCD 8581) Wattstax 1972 and Montreux 1973 make up this CD from one of the only bluesmen to keep playing throughout the '70s featuring at many soul and jazz fests along the way. Tracks:- Match Box Blues - Got To Be Some Changes Made - I'll Play The Blues For You - Killing Floor - Angel Of Mercy - Match Box Blues - Watermelon Man - Breaking Up Somebody's Home - Call It Stormy Monday.

Albert King - Blues For Elvis. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8504) 24 bit remastered digi pack edition (that also includes a multimedia portion on the disc that includes a video,biog and pictures) of this classic blues album that features the songs that made Elvis Presley. This rare reissued recording shows Albert King in tribute to the King. Every track has the classic guitar of Albert - who is also a King (of the blues). You will marvel at the interpretations of these Presley classics. Tracks:- Hound Dog - That's All Right - All Shook Up - Jailhouse Rock - Heartbreak Hotel - Don't Be Cruel - One Night - Blue Suede Shoes - Love Me Tender -

Albert King - Blues For Elvis - King Does The King's Things. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 073) These blues were cut 8 years before the sad demise of the King by one of the 3 'Kings Of The Blues', sadly now also gone. Tracks:- Hound Dog - That's All Right - All Shook Up - Jailhouse Rock - Heartbreak Hotel - Don't Be Cruel - One Night - Blue Suede Shoes - Love Me Tender.

Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign. CD. (Stax - SCD24 723) CD debut for many people's favourite blues album of all time. Cut in 1966 and '67, the inimitable Booker T and the MGs supply the rhythm section while The Mar-Keys horns career over Albert's biting guitar. He sings so sweet and plays so dirty.

Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign. CD. (Stax - SCD 723) CD debut for many people's favourite blues album of all time. Cut in 1966 and '67, the inimitable Booker T and the MGs supply the rhythm section while The Mar-Keys horns career over Albert's biting guitar. "He sings so sweet and plays so dirty". Tracks:- Born Under A Bad Sign - Crosscut Saw - Kansas City - Oh Pretty Woman - Down Don't Bother Me - The Hunter - I Almost Lost My Mind - Personal Manager - Laundromat Blues - As The Years Go Passing By - The Very Thought Of You.

Albert King - Crosscut Saw. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 076) The original album was called "San Francisco 1983" and released on Fantasy. This CD includes two extra tracks including an outtake of the title song. Tracks:- Honey Bee - Ask Me No Questions - I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town - They Made The Queen Welcome - Floodin' In California - I Found Love In The Food Stamp Line - Match Box Blues - Albert Knight - Crosscut Saw; Why You So Mean To Me.

Albert King - Funky London. CD. (Stax - SCD 8586) Very funky blues from Albert King cut 1970 through '74 with backing from the Bar-Kays. Tracks:- Cold Sweat - Can't You See What You're Doing To Me - Funky London - Lonesome - Bad Luck - Sweet Fingers - Finger On The Trigger - Driving Wheel - Lovingest Woman In Town.

Albert King - Hard Bargain. CD. (Stax - SCD 8594) Opening with four 45 sides from '66 and stretching to '71, this compilation of hard funky blues features Booker T & the MGs on all but one track, where backing is provided by the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Tracks:- Overall Junction - Funk-Shun - You Sure Drive A Hard Bargain - You're Gonna Need Me - As The Years Go Passing By - Drowning On Dry Land - Heart Fixing Business - The Sky Is Crying - I Get Evil (Don't You Lie To Me) - Shake 'Em Down - I Believe To My Soul - Got To Be Some Changes Made - Albert's Groove #2.

Albert King - I Wanna Get Funky. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 081) The last album Albert cut for Stax in 1974 includes a fine remake of "Crosscut Saw", clocking in just short of 8 minutes. Tracks:- I Wanna Get Funky - Playing On Me - Walking The Streets And Crying - 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone - Flat Tire - I Can't Hear Nothing But The Blues - Travelin' Man - Crosscut Saw - That's What The Blues Is All About.

Albert King - I Wanna Get Funky. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8536) Tracks:- I Wanna Get Funky - Playing On Me - Walking The Streets And Crying - 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone - Flat Tire - I Can't Hear Nothing But The Blues - Travelin' Man - Crosscut Saw - That's What The Blues Is All About -

Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You/Lovejoy. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 969) Two of the finest Albert King albums packed on to one CD for blues fans everywhere. Tracks:- I'll Play The Blues For You (Parts 1 & 2) - Little Brother (Make A Way) - Breaking Up Somebody's Home - High Cost Of Loving - I'll Be Doggone - Answer To The Laundromat Blues - Don't Burn The Bridge Down - Angel Of Mercy - Honky Tonk Woman - Bay Area Blues - Corina Corina - She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride - For The Love Of A Woman - Lovejoy, Ill. - Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven - Going Back To Iuka - Like A Road Leading Home.

Albert King - I'm In A 'Phone Booth Baby. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 083) Cut for Fantasy in 1984, the title track was penned by an up-and-coming young bluesman called Robert Cray. Tracks:- 'Phone Booth - Dust My Broom - The Sky Is Crying - Brother, Go Ahead And Take Her - Your Bread Ain't Done - Firing Line - The Game Goes On - Truck Load Of Lovin' - You Gotta Sacrifice.

Albert King - Live Wire/Blues Power. CD. (Stax - SCD24 4128) The other great live blues album by a man with the surname King, is this 1968 recording, cut at San Francisco's Fillmore Ballroom by a true master of the blues guitar. Tracks:- Watermelon Man - Blues Power - Night Stomp - Blues At Sunrise - Please Love Me - Look Out.

Albert King - Live Wire/Blues Power. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 022) The other great live blues album by a man with the surname King, is this 1968 recording, cut at San Francisco's Fillmore Ballroom by a true master of the blues guitar. Tracks:- Watermelon Man - Blues Power - Night Stomp - Blues At Sunrise - Please Love Me - Look Out.

Albert King - Lost Session. CD. (Stax - SCD 8534) Cut in 1971, this John Mayall produced album lay in the vaults for 15 years before seeing a release. It is a departure into a jazzier style of blues for Albert. Tracks "She Won't Gimme No Loving", "Cold In Hand", "Stop Lying", " All The Way Down", "Tell Me What True Love Is", "Down The Road I Go", "Money Lovin' Woman", "Sun Gone Down", "Brand New Razor" & "Sun Gone Down".

Albert King - The Blues Don't Change. CD. (Stax - SCD 8570) This only surfaced in the UK as "The Pinch" (with tasteful Hot Pants sleeve). These Memphis sides are from 1973-74 and feature the MGs rhythm section and the Memphis Horns. Tracks:- The Blues Don't Change - I'm Doing Fine - Nice To Be Nice - Oh, Pretty Woman - King Of Kings - Feel The Need In Me - Firing Line (I Don't Play With Your Woman, You Don't Play With Mine) - The Pinch Paid Off (Part 1) - The Pinch Paid Off (Part 2) - I Can't Stand The Rain - Ain't It Beautiful.

Albert King - Thursday Night In San Francisco. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 032) It was realised when the tapes of the "Live Wire/Blues Power" recordings were discovered that the original album was made up of tunes not previously cut by Albert King. This is the rest of the Thursday show. Tracks:- San-Ho-Zay - You Upset Me Baby - Stormy Monday Blues - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Driftin' Blues - I've Made Nights By Myself - Crosscut Saw - I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town - Ooh-Ee Baby.

Albert King - Thursday Night In San Francisco. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8557) It was realised when the tapes of the "Live Wire/Blues Power" recordings were discovered that the original album was made up of tunes not previously cut by Albert King. This is the rest of the Thursday show. Tracks:- San-Ho-Zay - You Upset Me Baby - Stormy Monday Blues - Everyday (I Have The Blues) - Driftin' Blues - I've Made Nights By Myself - Crosscut Saw - I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town - Ooh-Ee Baby.

Albert King - Wednesday Night In San Francisco. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 031) When the master tapes of the "Live Wire/Blues Power" recordings were discovered there was obviously a lot more material, recorded over the two nights but not used at the time. This is the rest of the Wednesday show. Tracks:- Watermelon Man - You're Treating Me Mean (Why Are You So Mean To Me) - I Get Evil (Don't You Lie To Me) - Got To Be Some Changes Made - Personal Manager - Born Under A Bad Sign - Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong.

Albert King - Wednesday Night In San Francisco. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8556) When the master tapes of the "Live Wire/Blues Power" recordings were discovered there was obviously a lot more material, recorded over the two nights but not used at the time. This is the rest of the Wednesday show. Tracks:- Watermelon Man - You're Treating Me Mean (Why Are You So Mean To Me) - I Get Evil (Don't You Lie To Me) - Got To Be Some Changes Made - Personal Manager - Born Under A Bad Sign - Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong.

Albert King - Years Gone By - Plus!. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 045) Albert King's 1969 release is expanded to twice its length with the addition of outtakes and non LP 45. Tracks:- Wrapped Up In Love Again - Shimmy Shimmy Walk - Cockroach - Killing Floor - Lonely Man - If The Washing Don't Get You, The Rinsing Will - Drowning On Dry Land (Part 1) - Drowning On Dry Land (Part 2) - Heart Fixing Business - You Threw Your Love On Me Too Strong - The Sky Is Crying - Can't You See What You're Doing To Me - Cold Sweat - As The Years Go Passing By - Drowning On Dry Land - Don't You Lie To Me - Shake 'Em Down - I Believe To My Soul - Heart Fixing Business - The Sky Is Crying - You're Treating Me Mean (Why Are You So Mean To Me).

Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Session. CD. (Stax - SCD7501) Blistering jam session from two generations of guitar slingers. When it comes to blues guitar playing these are the 'dons'. Recorded in 1983 with guest musicians Tony Llorens, Gus Thornton and Michael Llorens. Tracks include "Call It Stormy Monday", "Blues At Sunrise", "Pride and Joy" and "Overall Junction".

Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan - In Session. CD. (Stax - SCD 7501) Blistering jam session from two generations of guitar singers. When it comes to blues pickers, Albert begat Eric begat Stevie and this fantastic spontaneous session completes the circle. Tracks:- Call It Stormy Monday - Old Times - Pride And Joy - Ask Me No Questions - Pep Talk - Blues At Sunrise - Turn It Over - Overall Junction - Match Box Blues - Who Is Stevie? - Don't Lie To Me.

Bar-kays - Gotta Groove/Black Rock. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 962) Two original albums from 1969 and 1971, full of seminal funk sides like "Grab This Thing", "In The Hole" and "Humpin'". Tracks:- Don't Stop Dancing (To The Music)(Part 1) - If This World Were Mine - In The Hole - Funky Thang - Jiving 'round - Grab This Thing - Don't Stop Dancing (To The Music)(Part 2) - Street Walker - Yesterday - Humpin' - Hey Jude - Baby I Love You - I've Been Trying - You Don't Know Like I Know - Dance To The Music - A Piece Of Your Peace - Six O'Clock News Report - How Sweet It Would Be - Montego Bay.

Bar-kays - Money Talks. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 023) Featuring the mega-remix of "Holy Ghost", one of the all-time funkers from one of the great funk innovators. Tracks:- Holy Ghost - Feelin' Alright - Monster - Money Talks - Mean Mistreater - Holy Ghost (Reborn).

Bar-Kays - The Best Of The Bar-Kays. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8542) Tracks:- Son Of Shaft - Montego Bay - Humpin' - Song And Dance - Midnight Cowboy - A J The Housefly - In The Hole - Holy Ghost - I Thank You - Don't Stop Dancing (To The Music)(Part 1) - Don't Stop Dancing (To The Music)(Part 2) - Copy Kat - Memphis Sunrise -

Barbara Lewis - Many Grooves Of Barbara Lewis. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 077) In 1970 Barbara Lewis was still working on a groovy thing, though this time for Stax and this re-issue is enhanced by 3 great previously unissued sides. Tracks:- Baby That's A No No - Windmills Of Your Mind - Slip Away - How Can I Tell - I Can't Break Away (From Your Love) - Oh Be My Love - Just The Way You Are Today - Anyway - But You Know I Love You - You Made Me A Woman - The Stars - Do I Deserve It Baby - Ask The Lonely - Why Did It Take You So Long - That's The Way I Like It.

Big Star - Radio City (Abraxas Issue). LP. (Stax - AK029LP) 1974 album from the great and legendary US harmony power pop merchants. Following co-writer Chris Bell's departure, Alex Chilton took full control of the band before losing control! Tracks include the ultimate power-pop tune 'September Gurls', the funky boogie of 'O My Soul' and ten others. Alex's seething distrust and frustration filters through on many of the tunes. Absolutely essential (in this reporter's humble opinion) this reissue is on 180 gram virgin vinyl and still sounds just as fresh and energetic today.

Black Oak Arkansas - Early Times. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 067) Southern rock at its best despite the absurd boots & jodhpurs, originally issued on Stax subsidiary Hip as by early incarnation Knowbody Else. Tracks:- Someone Something - When I'm Gone - Let Us Pray - Sly Fox - Mean Woman (If You Ever Blues) - No One And The Sun - Theatre - Collective Thinking - Older Than Grandpa.

Booker T & The MGs - Best Of Booker T & The MGs. CD. (Stax - CDSX 046) Mainly drawn from the "Finger Clickin" Stax 45s comes this best of the best instrumental band of all time, with extra cuts over the US issue. Tracks:- Time Is Tight - Soul Limbo - Heads Or Tails - Over Easy - Hip Hug-Her - Hang 'Em High - Johnny I Love You - Slum Baby - The Horse - Soul Clap 69 - Sunday Sermon - Born Under A Bad Sign - Mrs Robinson - Something - Light My Fire - It's Your Thing - Fuquawi - Kinda Easy Like - Meditation - Melting Pot.

Booker T & The MGs - Booker T Set. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 026) The funkier side of the band is represented here with cool readings of Cliff Nobles' "The Horse" and the Isley classic "It's Your Thing". Tracks:- The Horse - Love Child - Sing A Simple Song - Lady Madonna - Mrs Robinson - This Guy's In Love With You - Light My Fire - Michelle - You're All I Need To Get By - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - It's Your Thing.

Booker T & The MGs - Booker T Set. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8531) The funkier side of the band is represented here with cool readings of Cliff Nobles' "The Horse" and the Isley classic "It's Your Thing". Tracks:- The Horse - Love Child - Sing A Simple Song - Lady Madonna - Mrs Robinson - This Guy's In Love With You - Light My Fire - Michelle - You're All I Need To Get By - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - It's Your Thing.

Booker T & The MGs - Booker T Set. LP. (Stax - SXE 026) The funkier side of the band is represented here with cool readings of Cliff Nobles' "The Horse" and the Isley classic "It's Your Thing". Tracks:- The Horse - Love Child - Sing A Simple Song - Lady Madonna - Mrs Robinson - This Guy's In Love With You - Light My Fire - Michelle - You're All I Need To Get By - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - It's Your Thing.

Booker T & The MGs - McLemore Avenue. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 016) Stax pay tribute to the Fab Four with this album of covers from the "Abbey Road" album complete with spoof cover shot outside the Stax studio. Tracks:- Medley: Carry That Weight - Medley: Golden Slumbers - Medley: Come Together - Medley: The End - Medley: Here Comes The Sun - Something - Medley: Because - Medley: You Never Give Me Your Money - Medley: Mean Mr Mustard - Medley: She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - Medley: I Want You (She's So Heavy) - Medley: Sun King - Medley: Polythene Pam.

Booker T & The MGs - Melting Pot. CD. (Stax - CDSXE055) This 1971 album managed to be a sort of back to roots rock, less soulful, outing for Booker T & the MGs. Extended running times show the group stretching and expanding it's musical prowess.

Booker T & The MGs - Play The Hip Hits. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 065) "I'm shocked that some of these things didn't get released... Man I could have used these things.... We could have just put this out.... That would have been the perfect album" Steve Cropper interviewed by Rob Bowman 1994. Tracks:- Baby, Scratch My Back - Harlem Shuffle - Hi-Heel Sneakers - Downtown - I Was Made To Love Her - Georgia On My Mind - Wade In The Water - Fannie Mae - Day Tripper - You Left The Water Running - Every Beat Of My Heart - Ain't That Peculiar - You Can't Do That - Wang Dang Doodle - On A Saturday Night - The Letter - Oo Wee Baby I Love You - Spoonful - I Hear A Symphony - You're So Fine - Raunchy - You Are My Sunshine - Soul Man - Gimme Some Lovin' - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby.

Booker T & The MGs - Soul Limbo. CD. (Stax - SCD244113) The first album from Booker T and the MGs after Stax left the Atlantic stable, but stays firmly in the same groove. Features the title track and the epic "Hang 'Em High". Tracks:- Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy - La La Means I Love You - Hang 'Em High - Willow Weep For Me - Over Easy - Soul Limbo - Eleanor Rigby - Heads Or Tails - Sweet Sweet Baby - Born Under A Bad Sign - Foxy Lady.

Booker T & The MGs - Soul Limbo. LP. (Stax - SXE 009) The first album from Booker T and the MGs after Stax left the Atlantic stable, but stays firmly in the same groove. Features the title track and the epic "Hang 'Em High". Tracks:- Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy - La La Means I Love You - Hang 'Em High - Willow Weep For Me - Over Easy - Soul Limbo - Eleanor Rigby - Heads Or Tails - Sweet Sweet Baby - Born Under A Bad Sign - Foxy Lady.

Booker T & The MGs - The Best Of Booker T & The MGs. CD. (Stax - CDSXK 123) All the post '68 A-sides and a bonus live "Green Onions" all at a price that's right as an introduction to the finest instrumental group in the world. Buy the box set next - you know it makes sense. Tracks:- Soul Limbo - Heads Or Tails - Hang 'Em High - Over Easy - Time Is Tight - Soul Clap 69 - Mrs Robinson - Slum Baby - Meditation - Sunday Sermon - Something - Melting Pot - Fuquawi - Green Onions.

Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight. 3-CD Set. (Stax - 3SCD 4424) Three CDs of the finest instrumental combo and backing group in the world covering their career from the immortal "Green Onions" to backing Boz Scaggs and Neil Young in the '90s. But whether they are backing or doing their own thing it is always the sound of Steve, Duck and Booker. Tracks:- Green Onions - Behave Yourself - Jelly Bread - Home Grown - Burnt Biscuits - Chinese Checkers - Mo' Onions - Tic-Tac-Toe - Fannie Mae - Soul Dressing - Can't Be Still - Boot-Leg - Outrage - Be My Lady - My Sweet Potato - Hip Hug-Her - Summertime - Slim Jenkins' Place - Groovin' - Soul Sanction - Pigmy - Booker's Notion - I Can Dig It - Expressway To Your Heart - You Don't Love Me - Never My Love - Blue On Green - Ode To Billie Joe - Soul Limbo - Heads Or Tails - Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy - Hang 'Em High - Willow Weep For Me - Over Easy - Time Is Tight - Johnny I Love You - Lady Madonna - Mrs Robinson - Soul Clap 69 - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - You're All I Need To Get By - It's Your Thing - Something - Sunday Sermon - McLemore Avenue - Medley: She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - Medley: I Want You (She's So Heavy) - Medley: Sun King - Medley: Polythene Pam - Medley: Mean Mr Mustard - Chicken Pox - Melting Pot - Gotta Serve Somebody - Lay Lady Lay - M G Party - Terrible Thing - Hole In The Wall - (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay - Booker's Theme - Albert's Rap - Born Under A Bad Sign - James Brown Medley: Oh Baby Don't You Weep - James Brown Medley: I'm With You - James Brown Medley: I Don't Mind - Meditation - Green Onions - Sarasota Sunset - I've Been Loving You Too Long - Hang 'Em High - Time Is Tight - (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay -

Booker T & The MGs - Uptight (Soundtrack). CD. (Stax - SCD24 8562) Soundtrack to the 1968 movie 'Uptight'. Superfly soulful funk and pre-dates Isaac Hayes 'Shaft' soundtrack by three years. Contains a version of 'Time Is Tight' and a driving rendition of 'Run Tank Run'.

Booker T & The MGs - Uptight OST. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 024) Booker T and the MGs venture into film soundtracks with this fine album, which includes the different and extended version of "Time Is Tight". Tracks:- Johnny I Love You - Cleveland Now - Children Don't Get Weary - Tank's Lament - Blues In The Gutter - We've Got Johnny Wells - Down At Ralph's Joint - Deadwood Dick - Run Tank Run - Time Is Tight.

Boy Meets Girl - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 129) Stax's special album project from 1969 pairing their best-known male artists with various female counterparts in a series of duets. Tracks:- Johnnie Taylor,Eddie Floyd,William Bell,Pervis Staples, Ect - Soul-A-Lujah; William Bell & Mavis Staples - I Ain't Particular; Johnnie Taylor & Carla Thomas - Just Keep On Loving Me; Eddie Floyd & Mavis Staples - Ain't That Good; William Bell & Carla Thomas - I Can't Stop; William Bell & Mavis Staples - I Thank You; William Bell & Mavis Staples - Love's Sweet Sensation; William Bell & Carla Thomas - I Need You Woman; Eddie Floyd & Mavis Staples - Never, Never Let You Go; William Bell & Mavis Staples - Hold On This Time; Johnnie Taylor & Mavis Staples - That's The Way Love Is; Eddie Floyd & Carla Thomas - It's Our Time; Pervis Staples & Carla Thomas - It's Unbelievable (How You Control My Soul); Eddie Floyd & Mavis Staples - Piece Of My Heart; William Bell & Mavis Staples - Leave The Girl Alone; Pervis Staples & Carla Thomas - I'm Trying; Eddie Floyd & Carla Thomas - Don't Make Me A Storyteller; William Bell & Mavis Staples - Strung Out; Johnnie Taylor & Carla Thomas - My Life; Eddie Floyd, Cleotha Staples - It's Too Late; Johnnie Taylor & Carla Thomas - I've Just Been Feeling Bad; William Bell & Carla Thomas - All I Have To Do Is Dream;

Carla Thomas - Best Of.... CD. (Stax - CDSXD 093) The female voice of Stax wows on this 23 track compilation of her 1968-73 45s for the label, and a little extra. Tracks:- Where Do I Go - I've Fallen In Love (With You) - I Like What You're Doing (To Me) - Strung Out Over You - Just Keep On Loving Me - My Life - I Need You Woman - I Can't Stop - Some Other Man (Is Beating Your Time) - Guide Me Well - The Time For Love (Is Anytime) - (I'm Going Back To) Living In The City - All I Have To Do Is Dream - I Loved You Like I Loved My Very Life - Hi-De-Ho - You've Got A Cushion To Fall On - Love Means You Never Have To Say You're Sorry - Sugar - I May Not Be All You Want (But I'm All You Got) - Love Among People - I Have A God Who Loves - Gee Whiz - I'll Never Stop Loving You.

Carla Thomas - Comfort Me. CD. (Stax - SCD 706) This '66 release from Carla was her second long play and first on a Stax label. Five of the twelve cuts came out on 45. Along with her dad, she went on to the longest career at Stax. Tracks:- Comfort Me - I've Got No Time To Lose - Yes, I'm Ready - Lover's Concerto - I'm For You - What The World Needs Now Is Love - Let It Be Me - A Woman's Love - Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Forever - Move On Drifter - Another Night Without My Man.

Carla Thomas - Hidden Gems. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 039) These 20 unissued sides from the early career of Miss Carla Thomas display the breadth of her vocal abilities. Tracks:- I'll Never Stop Loving You - I Wonder About Love - Little Boy - Loneliness - (Your Love Is A) Lifesaver - Sweet Sensation - You'll Lose A Good Thing - I've Made Up My Mind - My Man Believes In Me - I Like It - Run Around - Goodie Good Lovin' - That Beat Keeps Disturbing My Sleep - If It's Not Asking Too Much - It Ain't No Easy Thing - Toe Hold - Good Man - I Can't Hide It - Thump In My Heart - Goodbye My Love.

Carla Thomas - Love Means.... CD. (Stax - CDSXE 060) With this beautifully made album, Carla really lost the little girl image once and for all. Tracks:- Didn't We - Are You Sure - What Is Love - Daughter, You're Still Your Daddy's Child - Love Means You Never Have To Say You're Sorry - You've Got A Cushion To Fall On - Il Est Plus Doux Que - Cherish - I Wake Up Wanting You.

Carla Thomas - Memphis Queen. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8538) Carla Thomas' fifth Stax album from 1968 still with its Memphis roots, despite distribution change. Tracks:- I Like What You're Doing (To Me) - I Play For Keeps - Don't Say No More - More Man Than I Ever Had - I've Fallen In Love (With You) - He's Beating Your Time - Unyielding - Strung Out Over You - How Can You Throw My Love Away - Guide Me Well - Precious Memories - Where Do I Go.

Chico Hamilton - Master. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 071) This fine Memphis soul, jazz, rock stew sees Chico Hamilton on this '73 Stax LP, backed by Lowell George & the best part of his band Little Feat. Tracks:- One Day Five Months Ago - Feels Good - Fancy - Stu - Gengis - Conquistadores '74 - Stacy - I Can Hear The Grass Grow.

Complete Stax/Volt Singles Vol 2: 1968-71 - Various Artists. 9-CD Set. (Stax - 9SCD 4411) Taking over where the Atlantic box left off this 9 CD set of 216 soul tracks from the Stax labe, from 1968-71 (all the singles released in that period) oozes class. Superb sublime soul & funk. Complete with lavish the book.

Complete Stax/Volt Singles Vol 3 - Various Artists. 10-CD Set. (Stax - 10SCD 4415) The final years of Stax documented in this massive 10 CD box - maybe not rewriting history, but re-arranging a few perceptions as the music speaks for itself. Tracks:- Eddie Floyd - Yum Yum Yum (I Want Some); Jean Knight - Carry On; Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing; Frederick Knight - I've Been Lonely For So Long; Annette Thomas - Nothing Is Everlasting; The Soul Children - Hearsay; Albert King - Angel Of Mercy; The Dramatics - In The Rain; Lee Sain - She's My Old Lady Too; The Temprees - Explain It To Her Mama; Sons Of Slum - Right On; Johnnie Taylor - Doing My Own Thing; The Emotions - My Honey And Me; Isaac Hayes - Let's Stay Together; Hot Sauce - Bring It Home And Give It To Me; Black Society - Look Around You; The Nightingales - Baby, Don't Do It / I'm With You: Baby, Don't Do It; The Nightingales - Baby, Don't Do It / I'm With You: I'm With You; The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There; The Leaders - Which Way; Veda Brown - Living A Life Without Love; Harvey Scales - What's Good For You (Don't Have To Be Good To You); The Mad Lads - Let Me Repair Your Heart; Eric Mercury - What's Usual Seems Natur'l; Major Lance - I Wanna Make Up (Before We Break Up); Isaac Hayes - Ain't That Loving You; Little Milton - Walking The Back Streets And Crying; William Bell - Save Us; Rufus Thomas - 6-3-8 (That's The Number To Play); Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again; Stefan - Keep On Loving Me; David Porter - (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over; Little Sonny - Goin' Down Slow; The Emotions - I Could Never Be Happy; The Soul Children - Don't Take My Kindness For Weakness; Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You Part 1; Roger Hatcher - I Dedicate My Life To You; March Wind - Do The Sweetback; Black Nasty - Getting Funky Round Here; David Porter - When The Chips Are Down; Carla Thomas - Sugar; Eddie Floyd - You're Good Enough (To Be My Baby); The Staple Singers - This World; Jean Knight - Helping Man; John KaSandra - Ain't I Good?; The Bar-Kays - Dance, Dance, Dance; The Temprees - Dedicated To The One I Love; The Dramatics - Toast To The Fool; Johnnie Taylor - Stop Doggin' Me; Frederick Knight - Trouble; Little Milton - I'm Gonna Cry A River; Rufus Thomas - Itch And Scratch (Part 1); Ernie Hines - What Would I Do; Veda Brown - I Know It's Not Right (To Be In Love With A Married Man); Stefan - Holy Cow; Sons Of Slum - What Goes Around (Must Come Around); Isaac Hayes - Theme From The Men; Mavis Staples - Endlessly; Inez Foxx - You Hurt Me For The Last Time; John Gary Williams - My Sweet Lord; Albert King - Breaking Up Somebody's Home; Katie Love - How Can You Mistreat The One You Love; The Emotions - From Toys To Boys; Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers - The Dryer; Carla Thomas - I May Not Be All You Want (But I'm All You Got); Major Lance - Ain't No Sweat; Jean Knight - Do Me; Little Milton - Rainy Day; The Soul Children - It Ain't Always What You Do; Mel And Tim - I May Not Be What You Want; Rufus Thomas - Funky Robot; Johnnie Taylor - Don't You Fool With My Soul; The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da; Hot Sauce - What Do You See In Her; The Temprees - A Thousand Miles Away; The Dramatics - Hey You! Get Off My Mountain; Isaac Hayes - Rolling Down A Mountainside; The Bar-Kays - You're Still My Brother; Jimmy Lewis - Stop Half Loving These Women; William Bell - Lovin' On Borrowed Time; Eddie Floyd - Lay Your Loving On Me; Inez Foxx - The Time; Mel And Tim - Heaven Knows; Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me); Veda Brown - Short Stoppin'; The Staple Singers - Be What You Are; Stefan - I've Got To Love Somebody's Baby; Albert King - Playing On Me; David Porter - Long As You're The One Somebody In The World; Frederick Knight - This Is My Song Of Love To You; The MGs - Sugarcane; The Soul Children - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing; Eddie Floyd - Baby Lay Your Head Down; Eddie Floyd - Check Me Out; The Emotions - Runnin' (Back And Forth); Inez Foxx - Crossing Over The Bridge; The Temprees - Love's Maze; The Bar-Kays - It Ain't Easy; Carla Thomas - Love Among People; Little Milton - What It Is; William Bell - I've Got To Go On Without You; Eric Mercury - Love Is Taking Over; Joe Hicks - Ruby Dean; The Mad Lads - I'm So Glad I Fell In Love With You; The Dramatics - Fell For You; Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her; Rufus Thomas - I Know; The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me); The Sweet Inspirations - Slipped And Tripped; The Emotions - Peace Be Still; The Soul Children - I'll Be The Other Woman; The Newcomers - Martian Hop; Inez Foxx - I Had A Talk With My Man; The Temprees - At Last; Isaac Hayes - Joy Pt 1; Hot Sauce - Good Woman Turning Bad; John KaSandra - Mose; Rufus Thomas - I'll Be Your Santa Baby; Eddie Floyd - I Wanna Do Things For You; Albert King - That's What The Blues Is All About; Carolyn Hurley - One Way Love Affair; Little Milton - Tin Pan Alley; Rufus Thomas - The Funky Bird; Johnnie Taylor - We're Getting Careless With Our Love; The Emotions - What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas; Cix Bits - Season's Greetings; Eric Mercury - Don't Lose Faith In Me Lord; Veda Brown - Don't Start Loving Me If You're Gonna Stop; The Staple Singers - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend; The Dramatics - And I Panicked; Joy Fleming - Change It All; William Bell - Gettin' What You Want (Losin' What You Get); Jacqui Verdell - He's Mine; Little Sonny - My Woman Is Good To Me; David Porter - I Got You And I'm Glad; The Emotions - Put A Little Love Away; Frederick Knight - Suzy; Mel And Tim - The Same Folks; The Temprees - You Make The Sun Shine; John Gary Williams - The Whole Damned World Is Going Crazy; Inez Foxx - Circuits Overloaded; Isaac Hayes - Wonderful; Little Milton - Behind Closed Doors; Eddie Floyd - Guess Who; The Sweet Inspirations - Dirty Tricks; Pop Staples - Whicha Way Did It Go; Black Nasty - Talkin' To The People; Johnnie Taylor - I've Been Born Again; The MGs - Neckbone; Sandra Wright - Wounded Woman; Hot Sauce - Stop Dogging Me; Kim Weston - Goodness Gracious; The Staple Singers - City In The Sky; Isaac Hayes - Tough Guys (Title Theme); Eddie Floyd - Soul Street; Albert King - Flat Tire; The Soul Children - Love Makes It Right; The Temprees - Mr Cool, That Ain't Cool; Rufus Thomas - Boogie Ain't Nuttin' (But Gettin' Down); Ron Banks And The Dramatics - Highway To Heaven; William Bell - Get It While It's Hot; Frederick Knight - Passing Thru; The Newcomers - Keep An Eye On Your Close Friends; The Staple Singers - My Main Man; Mel And Tim - That's The Way I Want To Live My Life; Mel And Tim - Forever And A Day; The Emotions - Baby I'm Through; Johnnie Taylor - It's September; Shirley Brown - Woman To Woman; Randy Brown & Company - Did You Hear Yourself; Annette Thomas - You Need A Friend Like Mine; The Temprees - I Love, I Love; Little Milton - Let Me Back In; Albert Knight - Crosscut Saw; The Bar-Kays - Cold Blooded; Sir Mack Rice - Bump Meat; The Newcomers - Too Much Going To Say Goodbye; The Wrecking Crew - Bump And Boogie; The Soul Children - What's Happening Baby; The Staple Singers - Who Made The Man; Brook Benton - I Keep Thinking To Myself; Eddie Floyd - I've Got A Reason To Smile ('Cause I've Got You); Bessie Banks - Try To Leave Me If You Can (I Bet You Can't Do It); Willie Singleton - Burning On Both Ends; The Emotions - There Are More Questions Than Answers; Albert King - Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'; Hot Sauce - I Can't Let You Go; Frederick Knight - I Betcha Didn't Know That; Sandra Wright - Lovin' You, Lovin' Me; Rufus Thomas - Do The Double Bump; The Temprees - Come And Get Your Love; Sir Mack Rice - Dark Skin Woman; Shirley Brown - It Ain't No Fun; Little Milton - If You Talk In Your Sleep; Eddie Floyd - Talk To The Man; Barbara & Joe - You're Astounding; The Green Brothers - Dy-No-Mite; The Dynamic Soul Machine - Boom-A-Rang; John Gary Williams - Come What May; Johnnie Taylor - Try Me Tonight; Freddie Waters - Groovin' On My Baby's Love; The Fiestas - I Can't Shake Your Love (Can't Shake You Lose); Frederick Knight - I Wanna Play With You; Albert King - I'm Doing Fine; Theresa Davis - No Way; The Staple Singers - Back Road Into Town; Eddie Floyd - I'm So Glad I Met You; Little Milton - Packed Up And Took My Mind; Johnnie Taylor - Just Keep On Lovin' Me; R B Hudmon - How Can I Be A Witness; Rufus Thomas - Jump Back '75; The Staple Singers - I Got To Be Myself; Shirley Brown - It's Worth A Whippin'; The Bar-Kays - Holy Ghost;

Delaney And Bonnie - Home. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 029) Debut album for this white duo, cut in 1969 with the Stax house band augmented by Bobby Whitlock and Leon Russell is much more downhome than their later Atlantic albums. Tracks:- It's Been A Long Time Coming - A Right Now Love - We Can Love - My Baby Specializes - Everybody Loves A Winner - Things Get Better - Just Plain Beautiful - Hard To Say Goodbye - Pour Your Love On Me - Piece Of My Heart;

Dells - Reminiscing. CD. (Stax - VCD 3418) As one of the longest serving groups around, the Dells have a lot of reminiscing to do and they are still very definitely in fine vocal form. Tracks:- Medley: Dells Welcome - Medley: The Love We Had - Say That You'll Stay - You Were My 911 - Reminiscing - Here 4 U - Corner Café - The Whole Truth - Where Do We Go From Here - Baby Come Back - I Need You.

Do The Crossover Baby - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDKEND 105) Some day "Trippin On Your Love" will hit for someone, in the meantime just groove to the originalon this mix of '60s/70s dancers. Tracks:- Carla Thomas - I'll Never Stop Loving You; Joshie Jo Armstead - I Got The Vibes; Barbara Lewis - The Stars; Darrell Banks - I'm The One Who Loves You; Mel And Tim - I May Not Be What You Want; John Gary Williams - The Whole Damned World Is Going Crazy; The Astors - Be My Lady; Major Lance - Since I Lost My Baby's Love; Eddie Floyd - Bark At The Moon; Mable John - Catch That Man; Kim Weston - Little By Little And Bit By Bit; Roz Ryan - You're My Only Temptation; The Newcomers - The Whole World's A Picture Show; Paul Thompson - Special Kind Of Woman; Carla Thomas - I Play For Keeps; J J Barnes - Sweet Sherry; William Bell - Sacrifice; Otis Redding - Loving By The Pound; Steve Mancha - Just Keep On Lovin' Me; William Bell - The Man In The Street; The Staple Singers - Trippin' On Your Love; The Mad Lads - Did My Baby Call; Ilana - Where Would You Be Today; Margie Joseph - One More Chance;

Dramatics - Best Of.... CD. (Stax - CDSXD 115) Wild & funky - the Dramatics' Don Davis production Detroit sound is anthologised on these 16 tracks of quintessent '70s soul/funk. Tracks:- Get Up And Get Down - Thank You For Your Love - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - In The Rain - (Gimme Some) Good Soul Music - Fall In Love, Lady Love - The Devil Is Dope - You Could Become The Very Heart Of Me - Fell For You - Hey You! Get Off My Mountain - Beware Of The Man (With The Candy In His Hand) - And I Panicked - I Dedicate My Life To You - I Made Myself Lonely - Highway To Heaven - Toast To The Fool.

Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get/A Dramatic Experience. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 963) These two albums from '71 & '73 have that Detroit Groovesville sound crafted by Ron Davis for Memphis based Stax. Hot tunas are "Get Up And Get Down", " Hot Pants In The Summertime", "(Gimme Some) Good Soul Music", "Hey You! Get Off My Mountain" & "Beware Of The Man (With The Candy In His Hand". 24 Bit Remaster.

Eddie Floyd - Best Of.... CD. (Stax - CDSX 010) This definitive compilation covers the whole of Eddie Floyd's Stax career and includes the original version of "Knock On Wood", "Things Get Better" and "Big Bird". Tracks:- Knock On Wood - Raise Your Hand - Big Bird - On A Saturday Night - Things Get Better - Love Is A Doggone Good Thing - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - Don't Tell Your Mama - Bring It On Home To Me - Girl, I Love You - Consider Me - I've Got To Have Your Love - People, Get It Together - Blood Is Thicker Than Water - Baby Lay Your Head Down - Too Weak To Fight - Something To Write Home About - Oh How It Rained - Check Me Out - Why Is The Wine Sweeter On The Other Side - Soul Street - Stealing Love.

Eddie Floyd - Chronicle (Greatest Hits). CD. (Stax - SCD24 4122) Tracks:- Knock On Wood - Raise Your Hand - Love Is A Doggone Good Thing - On A Saturday Night - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - Bring It On Home To Me - I've Got To Have Your Love - Don't Tell Your Mama - Why Is The Wine Sweeter On The Other Side - California Girl - My Girl - The Best Years Of My Life - Blood Is Thicker Than Water - Yum Yum Yum (I Want Some) - Check Me Out - Soul Street -

Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do). CD. (Stax - CDSXE 059) At heart Eddie's down to earth soul singer style stayed constant as he cut the Memphis groove in a way that can only be described as classic. Tracks:- Bring It On Home To Me - Never Gonna Give You Up - Girl, I Love You - Hobo - I Need You Woman - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - I'll Take Her - Slip Away - I'm Just The Kind Of Fool - Water - Sweet Things You Do.

Eddie Floyd - Rare Stamps/I've Never Found A Girl. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 096) The other Rare Stamps set backs up with Stax stalwart's 2nd album, joined by the house band, Isaac Hayes, Mar-Keys & other friends. Tracks:- Bring It On Home To Me - Never Gonna Give You Up - Girl, I Love You - Hobo - I Need You Woman - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You - I'll Take Her - Slip Away - I'm Just The Kind Of Fool - Water - Sweet Things You Do - Knock On Wood - Raise Your Hand - Love Is A Doggone Good Thing - On A Saturday Night - Things Get Better - Big Bird - Got To Make A Comeback - I've Just Been Feeling Bad - This House - I've Got To Have Your Love - Consider Me - Never, Never Let You Go - Ain't That Good; Laurie.

Emotions - Chronicle (Greatest Hits). CD. (Stax - SCD24 4121) Detroit's finest female soul trio, sweet harmonies and funky pop melodies. Who had a string of hits in the US R&B chart at the end of the '60s. All are featured here with the biggest of them all "So I Can Love You".

Emotions - So I Can Love You/Untouched. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 947) Chicago-based trio, cut these sides in Memphis and Detroit for these '69 and '71 albums, before going on to late '70s chart success with CBS. Tracks:- So I Can Love You - Emotions - Somebody Wants What I Got; Emotions - Going On Strike; Emotions - I Found My Man; Emotions - Got To Be The Man; The Best Part Of A Love Affair - I Like It - Emotions - My Letter; Emotions - Day Dreams; Emotions - It's Not Fair; Emotions - Two Lovers; Emotions - Take Me Back; Emotions - Nothing Seems Impossible; Emotions - Boss Love Maker; Emotions - It's Been Fun; Emotions - Love Ain't Easy One Sided; Blind Alley - Show Me How - If You Think It - Emotions - Love Is The Hardest Thing; Emotions - Tricks Are For Kids; Emotions - Boy, I Need You;

Fat Larry's Band - Off The Wall. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 069) This Stax recording of 1977 was made before Fat Larry's move to Fantasy and his main UK hit "Zoom". Larry died in 1988 at the age of 38. Tracks:- Sparkle - Peaceful Journey - Castle Of Joy - Passing Time - Easy - Don't You Worry About Tomorrow - Time - I Love You So - In The Pocket.

Freda Payne - Come See About Me. CD. (Stax - VCD 3420) Tracks:- Let's Make Beautiful Music - (It Looks Like) I'll Never Fall In Love Again - First Impression - I Live For New York City - At This Moment - You Turned The Tables On Me - I Couldn't Live Without Your Love - Come See About Me - You Complete Me - Nice To Be With You - Just Like That -

Frederick Knight - I've Been Lonely For Too Long. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 099) Original album from 1973 by this Stax in-house writer/producer. Tracks:- I've Been Lonely For So Long - This Is My Song Of Love To You - Take Me On Home Witcha - Friend - I Let My Chance Go By - Your Love's All Over Me - Pick 'Um Up, Put 'Um Down - Now That I've Found You - Lean On Me - Trouble - Someday We'll Be Together.

Gus Cannon - Walk Right In. CD. (Stax - SCD 8603) Issued as Stax 702 to honour the Memphis pre-War bluesman whose "Walk Right In" had just topped the charts for the Rooftop Singers, only 500 were pressed. With old rival Will Shade on jug, Cannon revisits some of his Paramount recordings with style that are interspersed with witty reminiscences. Tracks:- Narration - Kill It - Walk Right In - Salty Dog - Going Around The Mountain - Ol' Hen - Gonna Raise A Ruckus - Ain't Gonna Rain No More - Boll-Weevil - Come On Down To My House - Make Me A Pallet On The Floor - Get Up In The Morning Soon - Crawdad Hole.

Inez Foxx - At Memphis And More. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 034) Ms "Mocking Bird", Inez Foxx cut "In Memphis" album for Stax in 1973, issued here on CD with 4 non album 45s including the mega funky "Circuits Overloaded", and two previously unissued cuts. Tracks:- There's A Hand That's Reaching Out - Let Me Down Easy - Crossing Over The Bridge - I Had A Talk With My Man - You're Saving Me For A Rainy Day - You Don't Want My Love - The Lady, The Doctor And The Prescription - The Time - Mousa Muse - Circuits Overloaded - I Just Want To Know (Before You Go) - He Ain't All Good But He Ain't All Bad - One Woman's Man - Watch The Dog That Brings The Bone - You Hurt Me For The Last Time.

Isaac Hayes - Black Moses. Dble CD. (Stax - CDSXE2 033) Isaac Hayes fourth album and the first double, but then he makes that kind of epic, sprawling, sound that suits this kind of longevity. Includes the classic "Never Can Say Goodbye". Tracks:- Never Can Say Goodbye - (They Long To Be) Close To You - Nothing Takes The Place Of You - Man's Temptation - Part Time Love - Medley: A Brand New Me - Medley: Ike's Rap Iv - Going In Circles - Never Gonna Give You Up - Medley: Ike's Rap Ii - Medley: Help Me Love - Need To Belong - Good Love - Medley: Ike's Rap Iii - Medley: Your Love Is So Doggone Good - For The Good Times - I'll Never Fall In Love Again.

Isaac Hayes - Chocolate Chip. CD. (Stax - SCD 8601) Post Stax, Isaac Hayes signed his Hot Butttered Soul label through ABC and debuted with the "Chocolate Chip" album in 1975. Using his own studio for the first time, but essentially retaining the members of the Movement as his backing group, he returned to commercial success. Tracks:- That Loving Feeling - Body Language - Chocolate Chip - Chocolate Chip (Instrumental) - I Want To Make Love To You So Bad - Come Live With Me - I Can't Turn Around.

Isaac Hayes - Greatest Hit Singles. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8515) Tracks:- By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Walk On By - I Stand Accused - The Look Of Love - Never Can Say Goodbye - Theme From Shaft - Do Your Thing - Let's Stay Together - Ain't That Loving You - Theme From The Men - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right - Joy Pt 1 -

Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul. CD. (Stax - SXE 005) Tracks:- Walk On By - Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic - One Woman - By The Time I Get To Phoenix -

Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 005) Isaac was the funk and soul main man for the Stax label during the 60's & 70's and this is a 1969 classic. This is one fine funked up sweet tasting album. Tracks:- 'Walk On By', 'One Woman' 'Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic', and 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix'.

Isaac Hayes - Hotbed. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 105) The final Sax album from the black Moses came out in '78 - quality and width from the first black superstar. Tracks:- Use Me - I'm Gonna Have To Tell Her - The Ten Commandments Of Love - Feel Like Makin' Love - Hobosac And Me.

Isaac Hayes - Isaac Hayes Movement. CD. (Stax - SCD24 4129) Four Isaac Hayes epics on his second album, issued in 1970, and featuring an 11 minute "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", previously recorded by Dusty Springfield. Also features " I Stand Accused", "One Big Unhappy Family" and "Something".

Isaac Hayes - Isaac Hayes Movement. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 025) 4 more Isaac Hayes epics on his second album, issued in 1970, and featuring an 11 minute "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", previously recorded by Dusty Springfield in about a fifth of the time. Tracks:- I Stand Accused - One Big Unhappy Family - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - Something.

Isaac Hayes - Isaac's Moods. LP. (Stax - SX 011) Seriously moody compilation of Isaac Hayes biggest and best hits cut for Stax, which elevated him to becoming the biggest selling black artist of all time. Tracks:- Ike's Mood I - Soulsville - Joy Pt 1 - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right - Never Can Say Goodbye - Theme From Shaft - Ike's Rap IV - A Brand New Me - Do Your Thing - Walk On By - I Stand Accused.

Isaac Hayes - Joy. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 047) Original album includes the hit title track in its full blown, over the top, epic version. Would you have it any other way? Tracks:- Joy - I Love You That's All - A Man Will Be A Man - The Feeling Keeps On Coming - I'm Gonna Make It.

Isaac Hayes - Joy. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8530) Original '73 album sexy and sassy, over the top funk. Would you have it any other way? "Joy" of course, is the album's crowning glory, a gargantuan 15-minute piece.

Isaac Hayes - Live At The Sahara Tahoe. Dble CD. (Stax - CDSXE2 053) Amazing 1973 live outing from Isaac Hayes with the Movement, Hot Buttered Soul Ltd and a whole orchestra full of musicians, with lots of wah wah. Tracks:- Theme From Shaft - The Come On - Light My Fire - Ike's Rap V - Never Can Say Goodbye - The Windows Of The World - The Look Of Love - Ellie's Love Theme - Use Me - Do Your Thing - Theme From The Men - It's Too Late - Rock Me Baby - Stormy Monday Blues - Type Thang - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Ike's Rap Vi - Ain't No Sunshine - Feelin' Alright.

Isaac Hayes - Shaft (OST). Dble LP. (Stax - SX2 021) Isaac Hayes creates not only this soundtrack for the all-time blaxploitation movie, but also an album of ranchy raw funk in its own right. Tracks included 'Theme From Shaft', 'Bumpy's Lament', 'Ellie's Love Theme', 'Shaft's Cab Ride', 'Be Yourself', 'Shaft Strikes Again', and 'The End Theme'. Packaged in original sleeve.

Isaac Hayes - Shaft (OST). CD. (Stax - SCD24 8802) Isaac Hayes creates not only this soundtrack for the all-time blaxploitation movie, but also an album of ranchy raw funk in its own right. Tracks included 'Theme From Shaft', 'Bumpy's Lament', 'Ellie's Love Theme', 'Shaft's Cab Ride', 'Be Yourself', 'Shaft Strikes Again', and 'The End Theme'. Remastered for excellent sound quality and housed in a digi pack.

Isaac Hayes - Shaft (OST). CD. (Stax - CDSXE 021) Isaac Hayes creates not only this soundtrack from the all-time blaxploitation movie, but also a record album in its own right. Tracks:- Theme From Shaft - Bumpy's Lament - Walk From Regio's - Ellie's Love Theme - Shaft's Cab Ride - Cafe Regio's - Early Sunday Morning - Be Yourself - A Friend's Place - Soulsville - No Name Bar - Bumpy's Blues - Shaft Strikes Again - Do Your Thing - The End Theme.

Isaac Hayes - The Best Of Isaac Hayes. CD. (Stax - CDSXK 124) The single edits from Isaac Hayes epic constructions at Stax are a good starting point for an education in the art of soul music in the '70s. The Chef was cooking them up in style even back then. Tracks:- Theme From Shaft - Walk On By - The Look Of Love - Never Can Say Goodbye - Do Your Thing - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right - I Stand Accused - Joy Pt 1 - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself - Feel Like Makin' Love (Part1) - Type Thang - Tough Guys (Title Theme).

Isaac Hayes - The Man!: The Ultimate Isaac Hayes. Dble CD. (Stax - CDSXE2 133) An excellent 2 CD set from Isaac Hayes' epic catalogue at Stax. He was one of the high profile stars of soul music in the '70s, starring in the 'Shaft' movies. Here the soul man digs out some tasty nuggets.Tracks include "Ike's Mood I", "Walk On By", "Feel Like Makin' Love", "The Storm Is Over", " Ike's Rap II", "Theme From Shaft", "Rolling Down A Mountainside", "Close To You" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix".

Isaac Hayes - Three Tough Guys/Truck Turner. Dble CD. (Stax - CDSXE2 095) Double helping of Isaac Hayes doing what comes naturally, acting it like he plays in these two 1974 movies. Tracks:- Tough Guys (Title Theme) - Randolph And Dearborn - The Red Rooster - Joe Bell - Hung Up On My Baby - Kidnapped - Run Faye Run - Buns O'Plenty - Three Tough Guys (The End Theme) - Truck Turner(Main Title) - House Of Beauty - Blue's Crib - Driving In The Sun - Breakthrough - Now We're One - The Duke - Dorinda's Party - Pursuit Of The Pimpmobile - We Need Each Other, Girl - A House Full Of Girls - Hospital Shootout - You're In My Arms Again - Give It To Me - Drinking - The Insurance Company - Truck Turner(End Theme).

Isaac Hayes - To Be Continued. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 030) This was Isaac Hayes' third outing with Stax , laying the groundwork for the Memphis soul sound through tracks like " Our Day Will Come", "The Look Of Love" and " Ike's Mood I".

Isaac Hayes - Truck Turner. Dble LP. (Stax - SX2 129) Classic soundtrack released on Stax in 1974, available here on vinyl for the first time in many a year. Features "Truck Turner(Main Title)", "Blue's Crib", " Pursuit Of The Pimpmobile", "A House Full Of Girls", "Give It To Me" and "Drinking"

Isaac Hayes - Truck Turner. CD. (Stax - SCD24 7507) Classic soundtrack released on Stax in 1974, available here on vinyl for the first time in many a year. Features "Truck Turner(Main Title)", "Blue's Crib", " Pursuit Of The Pimpmobile", "A House Full Of Girls", "Give It To Me" and "Drinking"

Isaac Hayes - Wonderful. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 112) The gathering together of single only sides not until now on CD, augmented by two Wattstax '72 recordings wrap up the Isaac Hayes Stax sides. Tracks:- Ain't No Sunshine - Rolling Down A Mountainside - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) - Wonderful - Someone Made You For Me - Ain't That Loving You - Baby I'm A Want You - Isasc Hayes - The Mistletoe And Me; Winter Snow.

J J Barnes& Steve Mancha Rare Stamps/Darrell Banks - Don Davis Presents The Sound Of Detroit. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 061) Perceptively Ace have combined the "Rare Stamps" album with the rare Darrell Banks' Stax album to produce this "Stax goes to Motown" package. Tracks:- J J Barnes - Baby Please Come Back Home; J J Barnes - Chains Of Love; J J Barnes - Now That I Got You Back; J J Barnes - Easy Living; J J Barnes - Sweet Sherry; Steve Mancha - Don't Make Me A Storyteller; Steve Mancha - A Love Like Yours; Steve Mancha - Keep The Faith; Steve Mancha - I Don't Wanna Lose You; Steve Mancha - Hate Yourself In The Morning; Steve Mancha - Just Keep On Lovin' Me; Darrell Banks - Just Because Your Love Has Gone; Darrell Banks - Forgive Me; Darrell Banks - Only The Strong Survive; Darrell Banks - Don't Know What To Do; Darrell Banks - When A Man Loves A Woman; Darrell Banks - We'll Get Over; Darrell Banks - Beautiful Feeling; Darrell Banks - I Could Never Hate Her; Darrell Banks - Never Alone; Darrell Banks - No One Blinder Than A Man Who Won't See; Darrell Banks - My Love Is Strictly Reserved;

Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff. CD. (Stax - CDSX 003) Stone classic album from 1971 leading off with the all-time Stax funk 45, with the rest of the 45 sides on the CD making up the complete Jean Knight. Tracks:- Mr Big Stuff - Little Bit Of Something - Don't Talk About Jody - Think It Over - Take Him You Can Have My Man - You City Slicker - Why I Keep Living These Memories - Call Me A Fool If You Want To - One Way Ticket To Nowhere - Your Six Bit Change - Do Me - Helping Man - Carry On - Save The Last Kiss For Me - Pick Up The Pieces - You Think You're Hot Stuff.

John Lee Hooker - That's Where It's At!. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 064) It was a long way from the Funky Nassau, but these raw John Lee Hooker sides were produced by Henry Stone and issued through stax. Tracks:- Teachin' The Blues - Goin' Down To Louisiana - I Need You - My Love Comes Down For You - Please Don't Go - I Just Don't Know - Slow And Easy - Two White Horses - Feel So Bad - Grinder Man.

Johnnie Taylor - Chronicle: The 20 Greatest Hits. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 084) Stax's most successful chart artist, certainly after the split with Atlantic, features on 20 of his hit sides and more. Without doubt one of the great soulful blues singers, or the other way round if you prefer. Tracks:- Who's Making Love - Take Care Of Your Homework - Testify (I Wonna) - I Could Never Be President - Love Bones - Steal Away - I Am Somebody - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone - I Don't Wanna Lose You - Hijackin' Love - Standing In For Jody - Doing My Own Thing - Stop Doggin' Me - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) - Cheaper To Keep Her - We're Getting Careless With Our Love - I've Been Born Again - It's September - Try Me Tonight - Just Keep On Loving Me;

Johnnie Taylor - Lifetime. 3-CD Set. (Stax - 3SCD 4432) Tracks:- The Highway QC's - I Dreamed That Heaven Was Like This; The Soul Stirrers - Heaven Is My Home (Take 1); The Soul Stirrers - The Love Of God (Take7); The Soul Stirrers - Out On A Hill (Take 1); The Soul Stirrers - Until Then (Take 3); The Soul Stirrers - When The Gates Swing Open; Never, Never - Rome (Wasn't Built In A Day) - Dance What You Wanna - Baby, We've Got Love - I Had A Dream - Easy Lovin' - I Got To Love Somebody's Baby - Just The One (I've Been Looking For) (Take 5) - Part Time Love (Take 2) - Sixteen Tons (Take 6) - Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed - Blues In The Night - Save Your Love For Me (Take 2) - I Need Lots Of Love - You Can't Win With A Losing Hand (Take 3) - Rumors - You Don't Know Like I Know (Take 3) - Twenty Years From Today (Take 4) - Twenty Years From Today (Take 7) - Little Bluebird - Toe Hold - That's Where It's At - I Ain't Particular - Woman Across The River - Who's Making Love - I'm Not The Same Person - I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water - Mr Nobody Is Somebody Now - Take Care Of Your Homework - Testify (I Wonna) - Separation Line - I Could Never Be President - Love Bones - Steal Away - Steal Away - I Am Somebody - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone - I Don't Wanna Lose You - Don't Take My Sunshine - Hijackin' Love - Standing In For Jody - Doing My Own Thing - Stop Doggin' Me - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) - Cheaper To Keep Her - We're Getting Careless With Our Love - Starting All Over Again - I've Been Born Again - It's September - Try Me Tonight - Free - Disco Lady - Running Out Of Lies - God Is Standing By - Play Something Pretty - Lady, My Whole World Is You - Lover Boy - Last Two Dollars - Soul Heaven -

Johnnie Taylor - Philosophy Continues/One Step Beyond. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 108) Two great Don Davis produced LPs from the ex-Soul Stirrer who successfully bridged the gap between the funkier Stax sound of the '60s and the slicker sound of the '70s. Tracks:- Testify (I Wonna) - Separation Line - Love Bones - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing - I Had A Fight With Love - I Could Never Be President - It's Amazing - Who Can I Turn To - Games People Play - It's Your Thing - Time After Time - Party Life - Will You Love Me Forever - I Am Somebody - I Don't Wanna Lose You - Don't Take My Sunshine - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone - A Fool Like Me.

Johnnie Taylor - Raw Blues/Little Bluebird. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 051) The Soul Blues stylings of the non-diminutive Johnnie Taylor span 5 decades and these Stax sides rank among his best work. Tracks:- Where There's Smoke There's Fire - Hello Sundown - Pardon Me, Lady - Where Can A Man Go From Here - That Bone - That's Where It's At - Little Johnny Taylor - Part Time Love; If I Had It To Do All Over - You're Good For Me - You Can't Keep A Good Man Down - You Can't Win With A Losing Hand - Little Bluebird - Toe Hold - I Got To Love Somebody's Baby - Just The One (I've Been Looking For) - Outside Love - You Can't Get Away From It - I Had A Dream - Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed - I Ain't Particular - Steal Away - Stop Doggin' Me - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone.

Johnnie Taylor - Super Hits. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8520) Tracks:- Who's Making Love - Take Care Of Your Homework - Testify (I Wonna) - Love Bones - Steal Away - Cheaper To Keep Her - I Am Somebody - I Am Somebody - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) - We're Getting Careless With Our Love - I Could Never Be President -

Johnnie Taylor - Taylored In Silk/Super Taylor. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 132) The last two LPs Taylor cut for Stax in 1973 and 1974, back-to-back with three additional cuts from the same period. A fine opportunity to re-assess the late Johnnie Taylor's legacy. Tracks:- We're Getting Careless With Our Love - Starting All Over Again - Cheaper To Keep Her - Talk To Me - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) - One Thing Wrong With My Woman - I Can Read Between The Lines - This Bitter Earth - It's September - Darling I Love You - Try Me Tonight - Free - I've Been Born Again - At Night Time (My Pillow Tells A Tale On Me) - It Don't Pay To Get Up In The Morning - Just One Moment - Stop Teasin' Me - Don't You Fool With My Soul (Parts 1 & 2) - Love Depression.

Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love. CD. (Stax - SCD24 4115) First UK appearance on CD for a seminal album that presaged the expansion of Stax Records beyond Memphis. Four bonus cuts, including two previously unissued. Tracks:- Who's Making Love - I'm Not The Same Person - Hold On This Time - Woman Across The River - Can’t Trust Your Neighbor - Take Care Of Your Homework - I'm Trying - Poor Make Believer - Payback Hurts - Mr. Nobody Is Somebody Now - I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water - Rumours.

Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love + Bonus Tracks. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 130) First UK appearance on CD for a seminal album that pushed the expansion of Stax Records beyond Memphis. Four bonus cuts, including two previously unissued. Late 60's deep southern soul, with the massive "Who's Making Love".

Kentstax - Various Artists. LP. (Stax - KENT 095) The finger clickin' sound of Stax gets the Kent treatment as northern soul stalwarts like JJ Barnes, Darrell Banks and Major Lance come out to play, but the real monster is Little Sonny's "Wade In The Water". Tracks:- J J Barnes - Sweet Sherry; United Image - Love's Creeping Up On Me; Steve Mancha - Just Keep On Lovin' Me; Darrell Banks - I'm The One Who Loves You; Kim Weston - Little By Little And Bit By Bit; Barbara Lewis - You Made Me A Woman; Margie Joseph - One More Chance; Mavis Staples - It Makes Me Wanna Cry; The Soul Children - Give 'Em Love; Eddie Giles - Losing Boy; Little Milton - Bet You I Win; J J Barnes - Chains Of Love; Major Lance - Since I Lost My Baby's Love; Steve Mancha - I Don't Wanna Lose You; Jimmy Hughes - It's All Up To You; Little Sonny - Wade In The Water;

Kim Weston - Kim Kim Kim. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 063) Motown expatriate moves down south to Stax for this 1971 Isaac Hayes co-produced outing with a big, brassy, noisy Stax backing. Tracks:- You Just Don't Know - The Love I've Been Looking For - What Could Be Better - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Love Vibrations - Buy Myself A Man - Got To Get You Off My Mind - Soul On Fire - Brothers And Sisters (Get Together) - Penny Blues - The Choice Is Up To You (Walk With Me Jesus).

Little Milton - Complete Stax Singles. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 106) From Sun to Chess and back to Memphis and Stax Records, thus goes the lengthy career of the soulful bluesman who defies categorisation - checkin' out on one of his golden eras here. Tracks:- If That Ain't A Reason (For Your Woman To Leave) - Mr Mailman (I Don't Want No Letter) - I'm Living Off The Love You Give - That's What Love Will Make You Do - Before The Honeymoon - Walking The Back Streets And Crying - I'm Gonna Cry A River - What It Is - Rainy Day - Lovin' Stick - Who Can Handle Me Is You - Tin Pan Alley - Sweet Woman Of Mine - Behind Closed Doors - Bet You I Win - Let Me Back In - Let Your Loss Be Your Lesson - If You Talk In Your Sleep - How Could You Do It To Me - Packed Up And Took My Mind -

Little Milton - Waiting For Little Milton/Blues 'n' Soul. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 052) The Southern Soul 'n' Blues of Little Milton Campbell, consistent from his Chess days to these early '70s Stax sides. Tracks:- It's Amazing - Who Can Handle Me Is You - Woman, You Don't Have To Be So Cold - The Thrill Is Gone - Monologue 1 - That's How Strong My Love Is - What It Is - Little Bluebird - Woman Across The River - Behind Closed Doors - Sweet Woman Of Mine - Worried Dream - How Could You Do It To Me - You're No Good - T'Aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do - Hard Luck Blues.

Little Sonny - Black & Blue. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 057) Detroit harp man Little Sonny's third album for Stax features his dancefloor smash reading of "Wade In The Water". Tracks:- Hung Up - Sonny's Fever - You Got A Good Thing - A Woman Named Trouble - Honest I Do - Wade In The Water - Paying Through The Nose - Memphis B-k - Going Home Where Women Got Meat On Their Bones - I Found Love - They Want Money.

Little Sonny - New King Of The Blues Harmonica/Hard Goin' Up. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 968) Wailing harmonica blues cut in Detroit for the Memphis-based Stax label. Tracks:- Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Eli's Pork Chop - Hey Little Girl - Hot Potato - Don't Ask Me No Questions - Tomorrow's Blues Today - Back Down Yonder - Sad Funk - The Creeper Returns - It's Hard Going Up - My Woman Is Good To Me - You're Spreading Yourself A Little Too Thin - The Day You Left Me - You Can Be Replaced - Do It Right Now - You Made Me Strong - Sure Is Good - I Want You.

Mable John - Stay Out Of The Kitchen. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 048) A lady with a chequered career spanning some 40 years. Beginning at Motown but ending up at Stax via The Raelets, this was Mable's debut album, featuring all the issued Stax singles with tons of bonus tracks that show a soul talent not talked about often enough. Includes the fabulous 'Need Your Love So Bad' written by Little Willie John and later made famous by Fleetwood Mac.

Mad Lads - Best Of.... CD. (Stax - CDSXE 114) Well priced compilation from the Booker T Washington High School alumni turned hit vocal group. These 14 cuts chart the change from pure street corner to the dramatic production sounds of '70s soul. Tracks:- So Nice - Make Room - Seeing Is Believin' - Make This Young Lady Mine - Love Is Here Today And Gone Tomorrow - Cry Baby - By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Gone! The Promises Of Yesterday - Did My Baby Call - No Strings Attached - These Old Memories - I Forgot To Be Your Lover - I'm So Glad I Fell In Love With You - Let Me Repair Your Heart.

Mad Lads - Complete Early Volt Recordings. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 111) The "In Action" album has long been missing from the Stax re-issue series - until now that is. Not only do you get the complete album restored to its recorded sound, but 7 non album 45s in stereo for the first time and two previously unissued. Tracks:- Don't Have To Shop Around - I Want Someone - Come Closer To Me - I'm Learning - (You're My ) Inspiration - Michael (The Lover) - You Mean So Much To Me - Land Of A 1000 Dances - Nothing Can Break Through - She's The One - Get Out Of My Life - Sugar Sugar - Tear-Maker - What Will Love Tend To Make You Do - I Want A Girl - Patch My Heart - For These Simple Reasons - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - Mr Fix It - Whatever Hurts You - No Time Is Better Than Right Now - Please Wait Until I'm Gone - Candy - Cloudburst.

Mar-Keys - Damifiknow/Memphis Experience. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 959) Once more here are two albums that really show the transformation in the sound of soul music from the late '60s to the early '70s, but all played with the Stax house band sensibility. Tracks:- Mustang Sally - Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) - Knock On Wood - Daydream - Double Or Nothing - Coffee Cup - Black - One With Sugar - Jive Man - Soul Man - Heads Or Tails - Cloud Nine - After The Affair - Reach Out I'll Be There - Angel Dust - Hummingbird - Let It Be - Creeper's Funkatrations.

Margie Joseph - Makes A New Impression/Phase II. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 097) Ms Joseph featured on a wax compilation through Ace a few years ago, and now we back-to-back her brace of Stax albums of classy soul. Tracks:- Monologue: Women Talk - Stop! In The Name Of Love - Punish Me - Medicine Bend - Come Tomorrow - Sweeter Tomorrow - Same Thing - How Beautiful The Rain - I'm Fed Up - Make Me Believe You'll Stay - Temptation's About To Take Your Love - That Other Woman Got My Man And Gone - My World Is Empty Without You - I'll Always Love You - Strung Out - Please Don't Stop Loving Me - I Love You Too Much To Say Goodbye - Didn't Have To Tell Me - Taking All The Love I Can.

Mavis Staples - Don't Change Me Now. CD. (Stax - CDSX 014) Post-Staple Singers cuts from one of the all time great gospel, soul voices, with definitive versions from 1968-70 of the likes of "Chokin' Kind" and "A House Is Not A Home". Real grown up soul music. Tracks:- Ready For The Heartbreak - Sweet Things You Do - You're Driving Me - The Chokin' Kind - A House Is Not A Home - Security - Pick Up The Pieces - Good To Me - You Send Me - I'm Tired - Why Can't It Be Like It Used To Be - Chains Of Love - You're All I Need - I Have Learned To Do Without You - How Many Times - Endlessly - You're The Fool - Since I Fell For You - What Happened To The Real Me - Since You Became A Part Of My Me - It Makes Me Wanna Cry - Don't Change Me Now.

Melvin Van Peebles - Don't Play Us Cheap. CD. (Stax - SCD24 3006) A follow up to 'Sweetback' that was intended as a film but became a Broadway show in 1972. It's funky, varied, contemporary gospel mixed with light jazz, and soul.

Melvin Van Peebles - Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. LP. (Stax - SXD 103) From the Melvin Van Peebles written & produced 1971 movie comes the soundtrack featuring the young Earth, Wind & Fire on a happening groove. A radical hard funk jazz sound for a badass movie. Origianl sleeve.

Melvin Van Peebles - Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. CD. (Stax - CD SXE 103) From the Melvin Van Peebles written & produced 1971 movie comes the soundtrack featuring the young Earth, Wind & Fire on a happening groove. A radical hard funk jazz sound for a badass movie.

Otis Redding - Good To Me: Live At The Whisky A Go Go Vol 2. LP. (Stax - SXD 089) As a sequel to the '68 Vol. 1 came the '82 Vol. 2, now expanded with 3 extra cuts. Tracks:- Introduction - I'm Depending On You - Your One And Only Man - Good To Me - Chained And Bound - Ol' Man Trouble - Pain In My Heart - These Arms Of Mine - I Can't Turn You Loose - I've Been Loving You Too Long - Security - A Hard Day's Night.

Otis Redding - Good To Me: Live At The Whisky A Go Go Vol 2. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 089) As a sequel to the '68 Vol. 1 came the '82 Vol. 2, now expanded with 3 extra cuts. Tracks:- Introduction - I'm Depending On You - Your One And Only Man - Good To Me - Chained And Bound - Ol' Man Trouble - Pain In My Heart - These Arms Of Mine - I Can't Turn You Loose - I've Been Loving You Too Long - Security - A Hard Day's Night.

Otis Redding - It's Not Just Sentimental. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 041) This is the "lost" Otis Redding album. 14 cuts of songs by Otis never before heard from the vaults. By no means inferior to his previously released output, this is a sensational find for the Otis fan. The additional titles on the CD are previously unissued outtakes or alternate versions of tracks we are familiar with, plus the bonus of "Stay In School" cut from the master tape, not a dub. Tracks:- Trick Or Treat - Loving By The Pound - There Goes My Baby - Remember Me - Send Me Some Lovin' - She's All Right - Cupid - Boston Monkey - Don't Be Afraid Of Love - Little Ol' Me - Lbs + 100s (Loving By The Pound) - You Got Good Lovin' - Gone Again - I'm Coming Home - (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay - (Sittin' On The) Dock Of The Bay - Respect - Open The Door - I've Got Dreams To Remember - Come To Me - Try A Little Tenderness - Stay In School.

Otis Redding - It's Not Just Sentimental. LP. (Stax - SXD 041) This is the "lost" Otis Redding album. 14 cuts of songs by Otis never before heard from the vaults. By no means inferior to his previously released output, this is a sensational find for the Otis fan. Tracks:- Trick Or Treat - Loving By The Pound - There Goes My Baby - Remember Me - Send Me Some Lovin' - She's All Right - Cupid - Boston Monkey - Don't Be Afraid Of Love - Little Ol' Me - Lbs + 100s (Loving By The Pound) - You Got Good Lovin' - Gone Again - I'm Coming Home.

Rance Allen Group - The Soulful Truth Of The Rance Allen Group. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 134) Tracks:- Ain't No Need Of Crying - There's Gonna Be A Showdown - Talk That Talk (Part 1) - Smile - Joy - Ring My Bell - I Give My All To You - Put Your Hand In The Hand - Just My Imagination (Just My Salvation) - God Is Wonderful - He Will See You Through - The Painter - Hot Line To Jesus - Lying On The Truth - I Got To Be Myself - Stand Up For Love - Security -

Ruby Johnson - I'll Run Your Hurt Away. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 049) Soul as she is sung. Deeper, blusier and gutsier than anyone has a right to be. Buy this record or have a real problem with the rest of your life. Tracks:- I'll Run Your Hurt Away - What More Can A Woman Do - Won't Be Long - The Love Of My Man - Why Not Give Me A Chance - It's Not That Easy - Don't Play That Song - Come To Me My Darling - It's Better To Give Than To Receive - Keep On Keeping On - How Strong Is My Love - Need Your Love So Bad - Come To Me My Darling - Left Over Love - I'd Better Check On Myself - I'd Rather Fight Than Switch - No, No, No - If I Ever Needed Love - When My Love Comes Down - Weak Spot.

Rufus & Carla Thomas - Chronicle (Greatest Hits). CD. (Stax - SCD24 4124) Tracks:- Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken; Rufus Thomas - Sixty Minute Man; Rufus Thomas - The Preacher And The Bear; Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull; Rufus Thomas - The World Is Round; Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown(Part 1); Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Penguin; Carla Thomas - Where Do I Go; Carla Thomas - I've Fallen In Love (With You); Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing (To Me); Carla Thomas - Guide Me Well; Carla Thomas - You've Got A Cushion To Fall On; Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull (Part 2); Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (Part 2); Carla Thomas - Sugar;

Rufus Thomas - Can't Get Away From This Dog. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 038) Rufus Thomas in shock horror unissued recordings including two previously unissued dog songs and alternate takes of three hits with daughter Carla. Tracks:- Walking The Dog (Promo For Rufus Thomas) - Can't Get Away From This Dog - Forty Four Long - Strolling Beale No 1 - Cherry Red - Walking The Dog - Carry Me Back To Old Virginny - Barefootin' - A Story That's Never Been Told - Last Clean Shirt - Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jump Back - My Girl - We're Gonna Make It - Don't Mess Up A Good Thing - I Want To Hold You - Can Your Monkey Do The Dog - Stop Kicking My Dog Around - Wang Dang Doodle - Reconsider Baby.

Rufus Thomas - Crown Prince Of Dance. CD. (Stax - SCD24 3008) The "world's oldest teenager" was springy, sassy, and jubilant when he cut this date in the mid-'70s. Stax 1973 album full of humour and bass pumping Memphis funk.

Rufus Thomas - Did You Heard Me. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 050) The incorrigble Rufus Thomas was already about 30 years into his career when he cut this 1972 album, but he was still dancing up a storm. Tracks:- (Do The) Push And Pull - The World Is Round - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - The Breakdown(Part 1) - The Breakdown (Part 2) - Love Trap - Do The Funky Penguin(Part 1) - Do The Funky Penguin(Part 2) - Ditch Digging - 6-3-8 (That's The Number To Play).

Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 036) Re-issue, 24 bit re-mastering digi packed,lipsmakin', 1970 original release. From dogs to penguins via chickens and the grandfather of soul struts his stuff like no other bearcat does. Surgin' horn-based soul and funk earth shaking songs, just brilliant.

Rufus Thomas - Funkiest Man. CD. (Stax - SX2 135) Stax soul sessions recorded between 1967 to 1975. Serious soul selections and none of his novelty ditties. Two of the songs, "I'm Getting Better" and "Memphis Train '75" have not been previously available.

Rufus Thomas - Live! - Doing The Push & Pull. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 121) Mr Funk's only live album from 1970, with 3 bonus tracks added from the WattStax Concert album. Tracks:- Monologue - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Old McDonald Had A Farm - Walking The Dog - The Preacher And The Bear - The Night Time Is The Right Time - (Do The) Push And Pull - Do The Funky Chicken - The Breakdown - Do The Funky Chicken - Do The Funky Penguin.

Rufus Thomas - The Best Of - The Singles. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 094) A compilation of the best singles ever released by the "funkiest man" around. Tracks:- Funky Mississippi - So Hard To Get Along With - Funky Way - I Want To Hold You - Do The Funky Chicken - The Preacher And The Bear - Sixty Minute Man - (Do The) Push And Pull(Part 1) - (Do The) Push And Pull (Part 2) - The World Is Round - The Breakdown(Part 1) - The Breakdown (Part 2) - Do The Funky Penguin(Part 1) - Do The Funky Penguin(Part 2) - 6-3-8 (That's The Number To Play) - Itch And Scratch (Part 1) - Funky Robot - I Know - I'll Be Your Santa Baby - The Funky Bird - Boogie Ain't Nuttin' (But Gettin' Down) - Do The Double Bump - Jump Back '75 - Lookin' For A Love.

Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog. CD. (Stax - SCD24 703) By the time his debut album came out in '63 Rufus Thomas already had a career longer than most careers. The first three of his four top 100 "Dog" hits are included. He later progressed to chickens and penguins. Tracks:- The Dog - Mashed Potatoes - Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo - You Said - Boom Boom - It's Aw'rite - Walking The Dog - Ya Ya - Land Of 1,000 Dances - Can Your Monkey Do The Dog? - Rufus & Carla - 'Cause I Love You; I Want To Be Loved.

Shirley Brown - For The Real Feeling. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 082) Rather belated follow up to the classic '70s LP, "Woman To Woman" still shows Ms Brown in fine form in 1979. Tracks:- When, Where And What Time - Crowding In On My Mind - After A Night Like This - Dirty Feelin' - Hang On Louie - Eyes Can't See - Move Me, Move Me - Love Starved.

Shirley Brown - Woman To Woman. LP. (Stax - SXE 002) Timeless album from Ms Shirley Brown, including the superb early rap of the title track in true "Telling It Like It Is" style. Tracks:- It Ain't No Fun - As Long As You Love Me - Stay With Me (Baby) - I've Got To Go On Without You - Woman To Woman - So Glad To Have You - Passion - I Can't Give You Up - I Need You Tonight - Between You And Me.

Son Of Stax Funk - Various Artists. LP. (Stax - SXD 075) In the wake of its hugely successful parent release, comes this compilation of funky southern sounds, digging deeper into the groove with these killer dance sides. Tracks:- Isaac Hayes - Tough Guys (Title Theme); Sho-Nuff - Steppin' Out; Sons Of Slum - What Does It Take; Black Nasty - Getting Funky Round Here; Shack - Watch The Dog; Roy Lee Johnson - Patch It Up; Rufus Thomas - Funky Hot Grits; Forevers - Soul Town; Black Nasty - Nasty Soul; Sho-Nuff - Mix Match Man; Isaac Hayes - Type Thang; Israel Tolbert - Shake Your Big Hips; Sir Mack Rice - Bump Meat; Jean Knight - Do Me; Sons Of Slum - The Man; The Bar-Kays - In The Hole;

Son Of Stax Funk - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 075) In the wake of its hugely successful parent release, comes this compilation of funky southern sounds, digging deeper into the groove with these killer dance sides. Tracks:- Isaac Hayes - Tough Guys (Title Theme); Sho-Nuff - Steppin' Out; Sons Of Slum - What Does It Take; Black Nasty - Getting Funky Round Here; Shack - Watch The Dog; Roy Lee Johnson - Patch It Up; Hot Sauce - I'll Kill A Brick (About My Man); Jean Knight - Carry On; The Bar-Kays - Sang And Dance; Rufus Thomas - Funky Hot Grits; Forevers - Soul Town; Black Nasty - Nasty Soul; Sho-Nuff - Mix Match Man; Isaac Hayes - Type Thang; Sons Of Slum - Right On; The Dramatics - The Devil Is Dope; Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken; Israel Tolbert - Shake Your Big Hips; Sir Mack Rice - Bump Meat; Jean Knight - Do Me; Black Nasty - Talkin' To The People; Sons Of Slum - The Man; Sho-Nuff - Watch Me Do It; The Bar-Kays - In The Hole;

Soul Children - Friction/Best Of Both Worlds. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 056) In case anyone was still in doubt, these Soul Children outings from '71 and '74 are even more proof of the singular lack of decline of Stax in the '70s. 71s "Best Of Both Worlds" out of Muscle Shoals stands out. Tracks:- I'll Be The Other Woman - What's Happening Baby - Can't Let You Go - It's Out Of My Hands - Just One Moment - We're Gettin' Too Close - Love Makes It Right - Bring It Here - Thanks For A Precious Nothing - Put Your World In My World - Give Me One Good Reason - Got To Get Away From It All - The Hang Ups Of Holding On - Wrap It Up Tonight - Let's Make A Sweet Thing Sweeter - Finish Me Off - Don't Break Away.

Soul Children - Singles/Open Door Policy. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 101) Completing the Soul Children's canon for Stax with the final album paired with 8 x 45 only cuts and two Wattstax live recordings. A class act. Tracks:- Don't Take My Kindness For Weakness - It Ain't Always What You Do - Hold On, I'm Comin' - Make It Good - Ridin' On Love's Merry-Go-Round - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing - Poem On The School House Door - Come Back Kind Of Love - Signed, Sealed And Delivered - I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To - Hearsay - Stir Up The Boogie - Who You Used To Be - Strangers - Summer In The Shade - Can't Give Up A Good Thing - Butt La Rose - Hard Living With A Man - Believing.

Soul Children - Soul Children/Genesis. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 944) Sweet soul music at its very best on these '69 and '73 albums of the timeless sound of the Soul Children's soft soul vocals. Producers were Hayes/Porter and Jim Stewart and Al Jackson. Tracks:- I'll Understand - Move Over - When Tomorrow Comes - The Sweeter He Is (Part 1) - The Sweeter He Is (Part 2) - Tighten Up My Thang - Give 'Em Love - Doing Our Thang - Take Up The Slack - Super Soul - My Baby Specializes - I Want To Be Loved - Don't Take My Sunshine - Hearsay - All That Shines Ain't Gold - It Hurts Me To My Heart - I'm Loving You More Everyday - Just The One (I've Been Looking For) - Never Get Enough Of Your Love - All Day Preaching - Get Up About Yourself.

Staple Singers - Be What You Are. CD. (Stax - CDXE 1126) This album was part of what was to be a double album cut at Muscle Shoals in October 1972 over a seven day period. It produced the group's last big hit for Stax, "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)".

Staple Singers - Bealtitude : Respect Yourself. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 001) Fourth album from this great family group featuring Pops' shimmering guitar and Mavis' soaring vocals. Includes the incredible "Respect Yourself". Tracks:- This World - Respect Yourself - Name The Missing Word - I'll Take You There - This Old Town - We The People - Are You Sure - Who Do You Think You Are? (Jesus Christ Superstar) - I'm Just Another Soldier - Who.

Staple Singers - Best Of.... CD. (Stax - CDSXK 125) The social conscience of Stax Records was never more potent than in the hands and voices of The Staple Singers as this introductory mid price selection shows. Tracks:- I'll Take You There - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - Respect Yourself - Long Walk To DC - Be What You Are - Everyday People - Heavy Makes You Happy - My Main Man - Trippin' On Your Love - City In The Sky - This World - Oh La De Da - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend.

Staple Singers - City In The Sky. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 127) This album came from the same Muscle Shoals sessions as "Be What You Are" with the vocals and mixing being completed in Memphis at Ardent. It was the Staples' last real Stax LP. Tracks:- Back Road Into Town - City In The Sky - Washington We're Watching You - Something Ain't Right - Today Was Tomorrow Yesterday - My Main Man - There Is A God - Blood Pressure - If It Ain't One Thing It's Another - Who Made The Man - Getting Too Big For Your Britches.

Staple Singers - Respect Yourself: The Best Of. CD. (Stax - CDSX 006) The definitive compilation of the Staple Singers Stax output, with sister Mavis' vocals beautifully offset by Pops' shimmering guitar on all the hits and plenty more. Tracks:- Heavy Makes You Happy - Long Walk To DC - This World - You've Got To Earn It - Love Is Plentiful - Got To Be Some Changes Made - Respect Yourself - I See It - We'll Get Over - I'll Take You There - Oh La De Da - Are You Sure - Be What You Are - This Old Town - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - Slow Train - Touch A Hand, Make A Friend - My Main Man - City In The Sky - People Come Out Of Your Shell.

Staple Singers - Soul Folk In Action/We'll Get Over. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 109) Two albums from Pops and the kids from '69 produced by Steve Cropper and featuring the spinning chilling voice of sister Mavis and that unique reverberating guitar of daddy Roebuck. Tracks:- We've Got To Get Ourselves Together - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Top Of The Mountain - Slow Train - The Weight - Long Walk To DC - Got To Be Some Changes Made - The Ghetto - People, My People - I See It - This Year - We'll Get Over - Give A Damn - Everyday People - The End Of Our Road - Tend To Your Own Business - Solon Bushi - The Challenge - God Bless The Children - Games People Play - A Wednesday In Your Garden - The Gardener - When Will We Be Paid For The Work We Did.

Staple Singers - Staple Swingers. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 035) 1971 Staple Singers album, considered to be their 'golden years' period. Contains their first US hit "Heavy Makes You Happy" and a fine set of soul stormers. Recommended.

Stax Funk - Get Up And Get Down - Various Artists. LP. (Stax - SX 020) From the familiar sides by Isaac Hayes and the Dramatics to the lesser known, but seriously funky, sounds of Roy Lee Johnson and Sons Of Slum, this album gets up, down, sideways, any way you want to funk it. Tracks:- Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft; Dynamic Soul Machine - Moving On; Fat Larry's Band - Castle Of Joy; Sho-Nuff - Funkasize You; Sons Of Slum - What Goes Around (Must Come Around); The Bar-Kays - Holy Ghost; The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get; The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft; Inez Foxx - Circuits Overloaded; Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers - The Dryer; Fat Larry's Band - FLB; The Mar-Keys - Black; Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff; The Dramatics - Get Up And Get Down;

Stax Funk - Get Up And Get Down - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSX 020) From the familiar sides by Isaac Hayes and the Dramatics to the lesser known, but seriously funky, sounds of Roy Lee Johnson and Sons Of Slum, this album gets up, down, sideways, any way you want to funk it. Tracks:- Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft; Dynamic Soul Machine - Moving On; Fat Larry's Band - Castle Of Joy; Sho-Nuff - Funkasize You; Sons Of Slum - What Goes Around (Must Come Around); The Bar-Kays - Holy Ghost; Sir Mack Rice - Dark Skin Woman; Sho-Nuff - You Chose Me; The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get; Isaac Hayes - Theme From The Men; The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft; Inez Foxx - Circuits Overloaded; Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers - The Dryer; Fat Larry's Band - FLB; Bernie Hayes - Cool Strut Part 1; The Mar-Keys - Black; Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff; The Dramatics - Get Up And Get Down;

Stax Funx - Various Artists. LP. (Stax - SXD 110) Since the release of Stax Funk & Son, the FUNK has infiltrated the clubs the hip hop scene and your lounge. It's jazzy, it's street, it's soundtrack but it's still the funkiest man alive with the previously un-danced to "Rock Back" from Rufus Thomas included.Tracks:- Isaac Hayes - Run Faye Run; South Memphis Horns - L A S; Art Jerry Miller - Grab A Handful; Melvin Van Peebles - Sweetback's Theme; Rudy Robinson & The Hungry Five - Got It Together (Part 1); Soul Merchants - Wes; Isaac Hayes - Truck Turner(End Theme); 24 Carat Black - Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth; Rufus Thomas - Rock Back; March Wind - Do The Sweetback; Shack - Too Many Lovers; The T.S.U. Toronadoes - My Thing Is A Moving Thing; Harvey Scales - The Broadway Freeze, Parts 1 & 2;

Stax Funx - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 110) Since the release of Stax Funk & Son, the FUNK has infiltrated the clubs the hip hop scene and your lounge. It's jazzy, it's street, it's soundtrack but it's still the funkiest man alive with the previously un-danced to "Rock Back" from Rufus Thomas included.Tracks:- 24 Carat Black - Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth; Isaac Hayes - Run Faye Run; The Bar-Kays - Cold Blooded; The T.S.U. Toronadoes - My Thing Is A Moving Thing; Johnnie Taylor - Hijackin' Love; Art Jerry Miller - Grab A Handful; South Memphis Horns - L A S; Shack - Too Many Lovers; L V Johnson - One Pair Of Pants (Told A Tale); Rufus Thomas - Rock Back; March Wind - Do The Sweetback; Melvin Van Peebles - Sweetback's Theme; Chico Hamilton - Fancy; Sons Of Truth - I Feel Good; Harvey Scales - The Broadway Freeze, Parts 1 & 2; Rudy Robinson & The Hungry Five - Got It Together (Part 1); Chuck Brooks - Love's Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (Part 1); John KaSandra - (What's Under) The Natural Do; The Sweet Inspirations - Dirty Tricks; Soul Merchants - Wes; Isaac Hayes - Truck Turner(End Theme);

Stax Funx 2 - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 128) Deep-in-the-pocket, fatback-funk from Memphis' finest soul label, mixing still-sounding great hits with a slew of eye-opening discoveries for even ardent Stax fans and a sprinkling of unissued tunes. All tailored for the dance floor. Tracks from Isaac Hayes, Jean Knight, Melvin Van Peebles, Eric Mercury, Rufus Thomas and a whole host of soul fire gems.

Stax Gold - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 043) It's finger clicking time with the most comprehensive compilation of post '68 Stax yet. Lavishlly packaged to reflect the pure gold found inside. Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Soul Limbo; William Bell & Judy Clay - Private Number; Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love; Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me; William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your Lover; Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing (To Me); Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight; The Emotions - So I Can Love You; Mavis Staples - I Have Learned To Do Without You; Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull(Part 1); Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff; The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get; The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself; Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft; The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft; The Dramatics - In The Rain; The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There; Frederick Knight - I've Been Lonely For So Long; Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again; The Temprees - Dedicated To The One I Love; Veda Brown - Short Stoppin'; Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her; Shirley Brown - Woman To Woman; The Soul Children - I'll Be The Other Woman;

Stax Gold/Hits 1968-74 - Various Artists. LP. (Stax - SXD 043) It's finger clicking time with the most comprehensive compilation of post '68 Stax yet. Lavishlly packaged to reflect the pure gold found inside. Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Soul Limbo; William Bell & Judy Clay - Private Number; Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love; Eddie Floyd - Bring It On Home To Me; William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your Lover; Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing (To Me); Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight; Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull(Part 1); Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff; The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get; The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself; Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft; The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft; The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There; Frederick Knight - I've Been Lonely For So Long; Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again; Shirley Brown - Woman To Woman; The Soul Children - I'll Be The Other Woman;

Stax Instrumentals - Various. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 117) One of the most renowned and respected soul label's of all time. A bakers dozen of instrumental gems from the Stax vaults. All previously unissued tracks by Booker T & The MG's, Mar -Keys and Floyd Newman. A soul nugget of pure gold.

Stax Revue Live At The 5/4 Ballroom - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 040) This 1965 live show from the legendary 5/4 Ballroom in Watts makes all the other live shows sound tame - Burn Baby Burn! Tracks:- Booker T & The MGs - Green Onions; Booker T & The MGs - You Can't Sit Down; Booker T & The MGs - Summertime; Booker T & The MGs - Soul Twist; The Mad Lads - Don't Have To Shop Around; Astors - Candy; Markeys - Last Night; William Bell - Any Other Way; William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water; Booker T & The MGs - Every Ounce Of Strength; Rufus Thomas - Boot-Leg; Rufus Thomas - Do The Dog; Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog;

Stax Story - Various Artists. 4-CD Set. (Stax - 4SCD 4429) Feeling overwhelmed by the very thought of the three volumes of the complete Stax Soul singles? Well this is just the ticket for you then, the first box set to tell the whole Stax story with all the big hits, a few tasty rarities and the greatest live Soul show ever to round it off. Notes from Rob Bowman, Greil Marcus, Charlie Gillett and original Stax press person Deannie Parker. Tracks:- Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes); The Mar-Keys - Last Night; Booker T & The MGs - Green Onions; Rufus Thomas - Walking The Dog; Otis Redding - Respect; Sam And Dave - Hold On! I'm Comin'; Carla Thomas - B-A-B-Y; Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood; The Bar-Kays - Soul Finger; Otis & Carla - Tramp; Albert King - Born Under A Bad Sign; Sam And Dave - Soul Man; Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay; William Bell & Judy Clay - Private Number; Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love; Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight; Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken; Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff; The Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get; The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself; Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft; Frederick Knight - I've Been Lonely For So Long; The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There; Mel And Tim - Starting All Over Again; The Soul Children - I'll Be The Other Woman; Shirley Brown - Woman To Woman; Rufus & Carla - 'Cause I Love You; William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water; Otis Redding - These Arms Of Mine; Rufus Thomas - Can Your Monkey Do The Dog?; Barbara & The Browns - Big Party; Rufus Thomas - Jump Back; Otis Redding - Mr Pitiful; David Porter - Can't See You When I Want To; Booker T & The MGs - Boot-Leg; Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long; The Astors - Candy; The Mad Lads - I Want Someone; The Mar-Keys - Philly Dog; Otis Redding - (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction; Eddie Floyd - Things Get Better; Carla Thomas - Let Me Be Good To You; Ruby Johnson - I'll Run Your Hurt Away; Mable John - Your Good Thing (Is About To End); The Mad Lads - Patch My Heart; Albert King - Crosscut Saw; Sam And Dave - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down; Booker T & The MGs - Groovin'; The Bar-Kays - Give Everybody Some; Albert King - Cold Feet; Sam And Dave - I Thank You; Ollie & The Nightingales - I Got A Sure Thing; Eddie Floyd - Big Bird; William Bell - A Tribute To A King; Johnnie Taylor - I Ain't Particular; Booker T & The MGs - Soul Limbo; Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You; Linda Lyndell - What A Man; Jimmy Hughes - I Like Everything About You; William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your Lover; Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing (To Me); The Emotions - So I Can Love You; Isaac Hayes - Walk On By; Roebuck "Pop" Staples - Black Boy; Mavis Staples - I Have Learned To Do Without You; The T.S.U. Toronadoes - Play The Music Toronadoes; Isaac Hayes - Never Can Say Goodbye; Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown(Part 1); The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft; Little Milton - That's What Love Will Make You Do; The Dramatics - In The Rain; The Soul Children - Hearsay; Isaac Hayes - Ain't That Loving You; The Temprees - Dedicated To The One I Love; Albert King - Breaking Up Somebody's Home; Johnnie Taylor - I Believe In You (You Believe In Me); Veda Brown - Short Stoppin'; Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her; The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me); Booker T & The MGs - Green Onions; Eddie Floyd - Raise Your Hand; Carla Thomas - Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You); The Mar-Keys - Grab This Thing (Part 1); Rufus Thomas - Do The Dog; William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water; Sam And Dave - Soothe Me; Sam And Dave - You Don't Know Like I Know; Otis Redding - Shake; Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness; The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da; Rufus Thomas - (Do The) Push And Pull; Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone; Albert King - Killing Floor; Albert King - Blues Power; The Emotions - Show Me How; Booker T & The MGs - Hang 'Em High; Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft; Isaac Hayes - Theme From The Men;

Stax Super Breaks - Volume 1: Presents Stax Breaks. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 137) A selection of break beats culled from the grooves of Stax Records and sampled in many hip hop / dance records. Artists that have used these breaks to great effect include Wu Tang, Chemical Brothers, Brand Nubian, De La Soul and many more.

Stax UK Singles 1968-1975 - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 131) Yellow Stax's finger clickin' singles excited the UK's soul fans with every eagerly awaited release: justifiably so! Tracks:- Johnnie Taylor - Testify (I Wonna); David Porter - One Part, Two Part; The Newcomers - Keep An Eye On Your Close Friends; Mel & Tim - Free For All; Margie Alexander - Love Slave; The Emotions - My Honey And Me; The Staple Singers - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me); Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl To Love Me Like You; The Dramatics - Hey You! Get Off My Mountain; Isaac Hayes - Walk On By; Shirley Brown - It Ain't No Fun; William Bell - My Whole World Is Falling Down; Ollie & The Nightingales - You're Leaving Me; Booker T & The MGs - Soul Clap 69; The Soul Children - Hearsay; Jimmy Hughes - Chains Of Love; William Bell & Judy Clay - My Baby Specializes; Annette Thomas - You Need A Friend Like Mine; The Rance Allen Group - (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown; J J Barnes - Baby Please Come Back Home; Frederick Knight - Trouble; Darrell Banks - Just Because Your Love Has Gone; Johnny Daye - Stay Baby Stay;

Stax/Volt Live In Europe - Vol. 3 - London To Paris - Various Artists. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 044) About 25 years after the release of Volumes 1 & 2 Ace is pleased and proud to present most of the rest of the Stax/Volt shows in London & Paris. Tracks:- Emperor Rosko - Introduction # 1: London; Booker T & The MGs - Red Beans And Rice; Booker T & The MGs - Booker- Loo; Booker T & The MGs - Green Onions; Booker T & The MGs - Introduction # 2: Paris; The Mar-Keys - Philly Dog; The Mar-Keys - Last Night; Hubert - Introduction # 3: Paris; Carla Thomas - Let Me Be Good To You; Carla Thomas - Yesterday; Carla Thomas - Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You); Carla Thomas - B-A-B-Y; Booker T & The MGs - Hip Hug-Her; Emperor Rosko - Introduction # 4: London; Eddie Floyd - I Don't Want To Cry; Eddie Floyd - Raise Your Hand; Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood; Emperor Rosko - Introduction # 5: London; Otis Redding - Respect; Otis Redding - My Girl; Otis Redding - Shake; Otis Redding - Day Tripper; Otis Redding - Introduction # 6; Otis Redding - Fa Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song); Otis Redding - Introduction # 7; Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness;

Steve Cropper - With A Little Help From My Friends. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 008) Stax Records geeetaaaar man takes a busman's holiday from his band, Booker T and the MGs for this solo outing. And it turns out to be a darn good affair. With a bona fida Telecaster guitar soaked dance workouts.

Steve Cropper, Pop Staples & Albert King - Jammed Together. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 028) These great guitar players from Stax get together for a fun time and produce a great album of contrasting, not conflicting, styles. Tracks:- What'd I Say - Tupelo - Opus De Soul - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Big Bird - Homer's Theme - Trashy Dog - Don't Turn Your Heater Down - Water - Knock On Wood.

Steve Cropper, Pop Staples & Albert King - Jammed Together. CD. (Stax - SCD24 8544) Great guitar players from Stax get together with other session players for a fun time too produce a great album of contrasting 60's soul pop styles.

Sweet Inspirations - Estelle, Myrna And Sylvia. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 062) The 1973 album is augmented with Atlantic 45 sides including Roebuck (Pops) Staples' cutting "Why (Am I Treated So Bad)". Tracks:- Wishes And Dishes - You Roam When You Don't Get It At Home - The Sweet Inspirations - Slipped And Tripped; All It Takes Is You And Me - Pity Yourself - Emergency - Call Me When All Else Fails - The Whole World Is Out - Why Marry - The Sweet Inspirations - Sweet Inspiration; Why (Am I Treated So Bad).

Wattstax - 1972 Festival & Film - Various Artists. 3-CD. (Stax - CDSXE2 079) Conceived as the black music answer to Woodstock, only without the mud! The 1972 festival continues to reverberate as one of the most earth shaking concerts ever. 112,00 people, an all star line up of the biggest names in soul / funk and Los Angeles Coliseum is the venue. Amazing performances from Isaac Hayes, Bar-Kays, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, The Emotions, Staple Singers, Eddie Floyd. And a spiritual dimension is added with a host of gospel acts delivered by such luminaries Deborah Manning, Louise McCord, and Rance Allen Group. This glorious 3 CD set includes 3 hours of music, with almost a third being previously unreleased.

We'll Play The Blues For You - Various. CD. (Stax - SCD 8613) A primary purveyor of soul music in the 60s and 70s, Stax Records also was on the cutting edge of blues during those decades, especially its productions of Albert King, which wedded his intense Mississippi-honed style to punching soul grooves and horn riffs.Three of King’s most gripping performances are included in this varied Stax blues retrospective, along with two each by fellow Mississippi-born singing guitarists Little Milton and John Lee Hooker and two by Detroit-based harmonica ace, Little Sonny.Other highlights include guitarist Steve Cropper’s instrumental reading of Albert King’s ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’, Californian bluesman Jimmy McCracklin’s Tennessee twist on his classic ‘Just Got To Know’, and banjo-picking Memphis blues pioneer Gus Cannon’s reprise of his romping ‘Walk Right In’ with jug and washboard support.

William Bell - A Little Something Extra. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 037) The sublime voice of William Bell on 20 previously unissued sides from the golden age of Stax. Tracks:- She Won't Be Like You - All That I Am - Let's Do Something Together - Forever Wouldn't Be Too Long - You Got Me Where You Want Me (Cersion No 1) - Quittin' Time - That's My Love - You Need A Little Something Extra - There's A Love - Never Let Me Go - We Got Something Good - You Got Me Where You Want Me (Version No 2) - Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Love Will Find A Way - What Did I Do Wrong - Sacrifice - Love Is After Me - The Life I Live - Wait - You're Never Too Old.

William Bell - Best Of.... CD. (Stax - CDSXE 113) Writer, producer, performer William Bell has had more careers than most people in the business. Two of his golden periods were with Stax Records and this is the second, featuring the all-time great soul numbers "Private Number" (with Judy Clay) and the stunning "I Forgot To Be Your Lover".

William Bell - Bound To Happen/Wow. CD. (Stax - CDSXD 970) William Bell's excellent second and third albums combined for a deeply soulful experience, including the original hit of "I Forgot To Be Your Lover". Tracks:- I Forgot To Be Your Lover - Hey Western Union Man - My Whole World Is Falling Down - Everyday People - Johnny, I Love You - All God's Children Got Soul - Happy - By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Bring The Curtain Down - A Smile Can't Hide A Broken Heart - Born Under A Bad Sign - I Got A Sure Thing - I Can't Make It (All By Myself) - 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone - All For The Love Of A Woman - My Door Is Always Open - A Penny For Your Thoughts - You'll Want Diamonds - Winding, Winding Road - Somebody's Gonna Get Hurt - I Forgot To Be Your Lover - I'll Be Home.

William Bell - Phases Of Reality. CD. (Stax - CDSXE 058) As a singer William Bell was always understated and indeed underrated. Here he quietly plies his trade on this mainly self-penned album. Tracks:- Save Us - True Love Don't Come Easy - Fifty Dollar Habit - What I Don't Know - Phases Of Reality - If You Really Love Him - Lonely For Your Love - The Man In The Street.

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