The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Vol. 1,2,3 & 4 Bundle

This bundle includes The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968 Volume 1 (3LP), Volume 2 (3LP), Volume 3 (3LP) & Volume 4 (3LP)

The vinyl debut of The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968!

As one of two major mid-century R&B studios, Stax and Volt demonstrated the evolution of R&B in the U.S., delivering a comprehensive map of gritty, deep Southern soul. This set is a master class in deep southern soul.

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

The collection was remastered from the original Stax/Volt mono single masters. In a few cases, the tapes were lost, and original disc sources were used. Analog-to-digital mastering was done with a specially modified and restored Ampex 350 full-track mono machine with original tube electronics. All equipment in the transfer process was chosen specifically to recreate the Stax sound on today’s stereo systems without compromise.

The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968 Volume 1

Side A

1. Fool In Love - Veltones 
   
2. ‘Cause I Love You’- Carla & Rufus 
   
3. Gee Whiz- Carla Thomas 
   
4. You Make Me Feel So Good- The Chips 
   
5. As Love of My Own- Carla Thomas 
   
6. Last Night- Mar-Keys
   
7. I Didn’t Believe- Rufus & Friend 
   
8. I’m Going Home- Prince Conley 

Side B

1. (Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck- Carla Thomas
   
2. Morning After- Mar-Keys
   
3. The Life I Live- Barbara Stephens 
   
4. About Noon- Mar-Keys 
   
5. Burnt Biscuits- Triumphs 
   
6. I Kinda Think He Does- Carla Thomas 
   
7. Foxy- Mar-Keys 

Side C

1. You Don’t Miss Your Water- William Bell 
   
2. Formula of Love- William Bell 
   
3. Goofin’ Off- Macy Skipper 
   
4. Wait a Minute- Barbara Stephens
   
5. Sunday Jealous- Nick Charles 
   
6. That’s the Way it is With Me- Barbara Stephens 
   
7. No Tears- The Tonettes 

Side D

1. Pop-Eye Stroll- Mar-Keys
   
2. The Three Dogwoods- Nick Charles 
   
3. Why Should I Suffer With the Blues- The Canes 
   
4. Whot’s Happenin!- The Mar-Keys 
   
5. Just Across The Street- The Del-Rios 
   
6. There’s a Love- The Del-Rios 
   
7. Can’t Ever Let You Go- Rufus Thomas 

Side E

1. Green Onions- Booker T. & the MGs 
   
2. Behave Yourself- Booker T. & the MGs
   
3. Any Other Way- William Bell 
   
4. I’ll Bring It Home To You- Carla Thomas
   
5. Sack- O-Woe- Mar-Keys 
   
6. These Arms of Mine- Otis Redding 
   
7. Teardrop Sea- The Tonettes 

Side F

1. The Dog- Rufus Thomas 
   
2. Jelly Bread- Booker T. & the MGs 
   
3. I Told You So- William Bell 
   
4. Bo-time- Mar-Keys 
   
5. Home Grown- Booker T. & the MGs
   
6. My Imaginary Guy- Deanie Parker & The Valadors 
   
7. Just As I Thought- William Bell 

The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968 Volume 2

Side A

1. What A Fool I’ve Been- Carla Thomas 
   
2. The Hawg, Part 1- Eddie Kirk 
   
3. Don’t be Afraid of Love- Oscar Mack 
   
4. That’s My Guy- Cheryl & Pam Johnson
   
5. Chinese Checkers- Booker T. & the MGs
   
6. Somebody Mentioned Your Name- William Bell 
   
7. What Can I Do- Bobby Marchan 

Side B 

1. That’s What My Heart Needs- Otis Redding 
   
2. What Can It Be- The Astors
   
3. Bango- Billy & the King Bees 
   
4. Them Bones- Eddie Kirk 
   
5. Walking the Dog- Rufus Thomas 
   
6. I’ll Show You- William Bell 

Side C 

1. Pain in My Heart- Otis Redding 
   
2. Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas- Carla Thomas 
   
3. Mo’Onions- Booker T. & the MGS 
   
4. Frog Stomp- Floyd Newman 
   
5. Can Your Monkey Do the Dog- Rufus Thomas 
   
6. You Won’t Do Right- Bobby Marchan 
   
7. Wondering (When My Love is Coming Home)- The Drap

Side D

1. Each Step I Take- Deanie Parker 
   
2. The Honeydipper- The Van-Dells 
   
3. Who Will It Be Tomorrow- William Bell 
   
4. Come to Me- Otis Redding 
   
5. Don’t Leave Me This Way- Otis Redding 
   
6. I Don’t Want You Anymore- Eddie Jefferson 
   
7. Restless- The Cobras

Side E 

1. Somebody Stole My Dog- Rufus Thomas 
   
2. Big Party- Barbara & the Browns 
   
3. That’s Really Some Good- Rufus & Carla 
   
4. Night Time is the Right Time - Rufus & Carla 
   
5. Security - Otis Redding 
   
6. Dream Girl - Oscar Mack 
   
7. Closer to My Baby - Dorothy Willaims 

Side F 

1. I’ve Got No Time to Lose - Carla Thomas 
   
2. Young Man - The Drapels 
   
3. Soul Dressing - Booker T. & the MGs 
   
4. After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene 
   
5. Can’t Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter 
   
6. Bush Bush - Mar-Keys 
   
7. Please Return to Me - The Fleets 

The Complete Stax/Volt Singles, 1959–1968, Volume 3

Side A

1. Jump Back – Rufus Thomas
   
2. Chained and Bound – Otis Redding
   
3. In My Heart – Barbara & The Browns
   
4. Spunky – Johnny Jenkins
   
5. Bar B-Q – Wendy Rene
   
6. The Sidewalk Surf – The Mad Lads
   
7. Can’t Be Still – Booker T. & The MG’s

Side B

1. A Woman’s Love – Carla Thomas
   
2. Yank Me (Doodle) – The Baracudas
   
3. That’s How Strong My Love Is – Otis Redding
   
4. Mr. Pitiful – Otis Redding
   
5. Don’t Let Her Be Your Baby – The Del Rays
   
6. Can’t See You When I Want To – David Porter
   
7. My Lover – Barbara & The Browns

Side C

1. Got You On My Mind – The Admirals
   
2. How Do You Quit (Someone You Love) – Carla Thomas
   
3. Biggest Fool In Town – Gorgeous George
   
4. Banana Juice – The Mar-Keys
   
5. Little Sally Walker – Rufus Thomas
   
6. A Place Nobody Can Find – Sam & Dave
   
7. Goodnight Baby – Sam & Dave

Side D

1. Boot -Leg – Booker T. & The MG’s
   
2. Outrage – Booker T. & The MG’s
   
3. I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) – Otis Redding
   
4. I’m Depending On You – Otis Redding
   
5. Candy – The Astors
   
6. Give You What I Got – Wendy Rene

Side E

1. Stop! Look What You’re Doin’ – Carla Thomas
   
2. Willy Nilly – Rufus Thomas
   
3. Don’t Have To Shop Around – The Mad Lads
   
4. Crying All By Myself – William Bell
   
5. I Take What I Want – Sam & Dave
   
6. When You Move You Lose – Rufus & Carla
   
7. Respect – Otis Redding

Side F

1. Made It Me – The Premiers
   
2. The World Is Round – Rufus Thomas
   
3. In The Twilight Zone – The Astors
   
4. Blue Groove – Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads
   
5. You Don’t Know Like I Know – Sam & Dave
   
6. Grab This Thing (Part 1) – The Mar-Keys

The Complete Stax/Volt Singles, 1959–1968, Volume 4

Side A

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

Side B

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

Side C

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

Side D

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

Side E

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

Side F

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