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Truth/Stax, 1973. Very Good ... $11.99
A lesser-known gem from Rance Allen and group – recorded during their incredible early run at Stax! The sound here seems even more powerful than on the group's first album – a wicked blend of gospel and soul, served up with relatively spare instrumentation that features keyboards and ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original green label pressing. Cover has some splitting in the top seam.)
Stax, 1967. Very Good ... $4.99
William Bell —
Relating ... LP Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great return to basics for William Bell – and an album recorded with a warm, intimate quality that we really love! The vibe here is almost in the style of some of the growing Malaco work coming out of the Jackson scene – with a sound that's smooth, but somehow even more deeply ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing.)
William Bell —
Soul Of A Bell ... LP Stax, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Excellent work from singer William Bell – and one of the best-ever full LPs to come out of Stax Records in the 60s! At this early point in his career, Bell was simply stunning – a blend of southern soul with some of the more sophisticated touches happening up north, all summed up in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has heavy wear and some peeling at the spine and bottom seam.)
Booker T & The MGs —
And Now – Booker T & The MGs ... LP Stax, 1966. Very Good ... $11.99
A great little album from Booker T & The MGs – recorded in the post Green Onions years, at a time when the group was really coming together – with a tightness that perfectly illustrates their sublime Memphis instrumental groove! The album's heavy on guitar and organ, as you'd ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has split seams held together with staples, some surface wear, and aging.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Booker T Set ... LP Stax, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Later work from Booker T and crew – an album that always gets lost in the shuffle, but which also includes lots of great moments, and a bit more funk than in earlier years! The rhythm section's loosening up a bit on the set – led by the mighty Al Jackson, and working past that tight ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Stax/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
A treasure trove of tight, organ-driven grooves from Booker T & The MGs – a quartet who really helped transform the sound of soul music in the 60s – even if they never sang on any of their records! The combo instrumental record had existed before Booker and the group, but working ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Complete Stax Singles Vol 1 – 1962 to 1967 (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 38.99
Stax/Real Gone, Mid 60s. New Copy 2LP ... $38.99 39.99
A treasure trove of tight, organ-driven grooves from Booker T & The MGs – a quartet who really helped transform the sound of soul music in the 60s – even if they never sang on any of their records! The combo instrumental record had existed before Booker and the group, but working ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Complete Stax Singles Vol 1 – 1962 to 1967 ... CD 18.99(Limited to 1000 copies on blue vinyl.)
Stax, 1962. Very Good ... $39.99
A legendary album of Memphis soul – and a full length set that helped redefine the sound of instrumental music in the 60s! The record's a monumental follow-up to Booker T & The MGs' huge hit single "Green Onions" – an extremely seductive organ-based instrumental that the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Light blue label Stax pressing. Cover has wear and spine splitting.)
Stax/Edsel (UK), 1967/1968. New Copy ... $11.99
2 full albums – plus bonus tracks too! On Hip Hug Her, Booker T's definitely getting a bit funky – stepping off with the incredible title cut, a tune which really complicates the groove from the earlier years! The sound is still solid Memphis soul, with a raw instrumental vibe – ... (Soul) read more CD
Stax, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $6.99
Two tasty ones from Booker! "Hip Hug Her" is one of Book's funkiest classics – a heck of a number with a jagged groove, sampled often, familiar enough, but still freshly funky! "Summertime" is a great mellow version of the classic – played in a slow bubbling mode ... (Funky 45's) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue label pressing. Vinyl has a slight warp that does not affect play.)
Stax (Japan), 1967. Used ... $9.99
Booker T's definitely getting a bit funky with this one – stepping off with the incredible title cut, a tune which really complicates the groove from the earlier years! The sound is still solid Memphis soul, with a raw instrumental vibe – but the grooves are even better than before, ... (Soul) read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Hip Hug-Her (180 gram pressing) ... LP Stax, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Booker T's definitely getting a bit funky with this one – stepping off with the incredible title cut, a tune which really complicates the groove from the earlier years! The sound is still solid Memphis soul, with a raw instrumental vibe – but the grooves are even better than before, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Hip Hug-Her ... CD 9.99
Stax, 1969. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $33.99
The Beatles had Abbey Road – and Booker T & The MGs had McLemore Ave, the main street running outside the Stax studios, and a fitting title for the album that has them playing tunes from The Beatles' incredible Abbey Road album. If you've ever thought that Abbey Road was a soft-rock ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available McLemore Avenue (Original Master Recording) ... CD 19.99(Yellow label pressing. Cover has moderate edge wear.)
Stax/Mobile Fidelity, 1969. Used ... $19.99
The Beatles had Abbey Road – and Booker T & The MGs had McLemore Ave, the main street running outside the Stax studios, and a fitting title for the album that has them playing tunes from The Beatles' incredible Abbey Road album. If you've ever thought that Abbey Road was a soft-rock ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available McLemore Avenue ... LP 33.99(Out of print Original Master Recording.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Melting Pot ... LP Stax, 1971. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums ever from Booker T & The MGs – and very different than their early work! The record has Book & Co taking off with a stretched-out jazzy sound – carving expanded grooves that are filled with sweet organ solos, choppy guitar riffs, and some incredibly ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Melting Pot (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99(Canadian Yellow label Stax pressing.)
Stax/Craft, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
One of the greatest albums ever from Booker T & The MGs – and very different than their early work! The record has Book & Co taking off with a stretched-out jazzy sound – carving expanded grooves that are filled with sweet organ solos, choppy guitar riffs, and some incredibly ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stax, 1965. Very Good ... $34.99
A great little record from Booker T and group – often overlooked amidst the range between Green Onions and Melting Pot, but a very strong album of soulful Memphis instrumentals all the way through! Book's organ is bubbling hot, and the band's tight rhythm style works in a perfect laid-back ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono blue label pressing – nice and clean.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Soul Limbo ... LP Stax, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Very hip work from Booker T & The MGs – an album that has them standing out under a pier by the ocean on the cover – clearly a long way from their Memphis roots! The sound here still has a good dose of those roots, though – but it also shows them picking up some hipper ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Cover has some wear and splitting with a cutout hole.)
Booker T & The MGs —
Uptight ... LP Stax, 1969. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful soundtrack from Booker T & The MGs – a record that's probably much better remembered than the film for which it was written! The tunes show a whole new depth for the group – a style that still has some of the charm of their previous hits, but which also takes off in ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has splitting on the spine and some surface wear.)
Stax/Craft, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
Roots rock but with a strongly soulful undercurrent – thanks to key late 60s Stax production from Donald Duck Dunn and Don Nix, both of whom make the record sound a lot hipper than many other similar sets from the time! The record showcases the singing and songwriting talents of Delaney and ... (Rock) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Floyd —
Baby Lay Your Head Down (Gently On My Bed) ... LP Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A great mix of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and LA modes from Eddie Floyd – working here with help from Al Bell and Al Jackson in the studio, but also handling a fair bit of the proceedings himself! Titles include "Something To Write Home About", "Whatcha Gonna Do With My ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole and light wear.)
Eddie Floyd —
Down To Earth ... LP Stax, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Heavy heavy soul from Eddie Floyd – definitely a progression of his "Knock On Wood" sound, with plenty of bass at the bottom, horns blaring over the top, and Eddie's deep deep vocals in between. The record kind of takes the earlier Floyd sound at Stax and fuses it to the label's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Eddie Floyd —
I've Never Found A Girl ... LP Stax, 1968. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Tremendous late 60s work from Eddie Floyd – a great date from the post-Atlantic years of Stax Records – material that really shows the hipper, more righteous sound of the label at the time! Eddie's moving way beyond the standard southern soul of his roots – recording with ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover has a cutout notch.)
Eddie Floyd —
Knock On Wood ... LP Stax, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A legendary set from Eddie Floyd – the southern soul singer's first-ever album, and still the one that defines the sound of his career! The set was issued on Stax, but also helped to shape the sound of Atlantic Records soul in the 60s – a powerful bridge that crossed over big at the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing. Cover has light ringwear, edge wear, some aging, and smudges on back.)
Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $4.99
20 tracks of Eddie's classic Stax sides, with a range of material that runs from 1966 through 1974. Cuts include "Knock on Wood" (of course), "Big Bird", "Check Me Out", "Soul Street", "Blood Is Thicker Than Water", and "Baby Lay Your Head ... (Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, tray card has a small cutout hole.)
Eddie Floyd —
You've Got To Have Eddie ... LP Stax, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A nice one from Eddie – straight and hard, in that sophisticated Memphis mode that he used in his post 1968 albums. Steve Cropper arranged and produced, and the record shows Cropper's ability to keep expanding with the Stax sound – working in strings and larger backings amidst the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Stax/Craft, 1971. New Copy 2 CDs ... $22.99 24.99
A landmark album that hardly needs any introduction – as it's one of the most famous soundtracks, if not soul records, of the 70s! Isaac Hayes had already surprised music fans with the sophistication of his first few solo albums, which had been issued before this one – but with Shaft, ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Shaft ... LP 9.99
Isaac Hayes —
Shaft (remastered edition) ... CD Stax/Craft, 1971. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A landmark album that hardly needs any introduction – as it's one of the most famous soundtracks, if not soul records, of the 70s! Isaac Hayes had already surprised music fans with the sophistication of his first few solo albums, which had been issued before this one – but with Shaft, ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Shaft ... LP 9.99
Shaft (2CD deluxe edition) ... CD 22.99
John Lee Hooker —
That's Where It's At! ... LP Stax, 1969. Good+ ... $16.99
A fantastic pairing of soulful talents – the legendary John Lee Hooker on the mighty Stax Records – in a set that's a real standout in the career of both! The vibe here is different than the usual sound of Stax – not a Memphis-ized John Lee Hooker, but instead the kind of ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Hard to find! Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Koko, 1976. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Sublime soul from Luther Ingram – a masterfully mature record that really helped take southern soul to the next level in the mid 70s! The music has a slow-building, sensuous sort of feel that's really great – a classy, sophisticated approach, but one that still has enough roots in the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Stax, 2010. Used ... $7.99
Leela James burst proudly back on the scene with a killer debut for Stax Records – a set that comes across with a lot deeper sound than her previous records for other labels – proof that the newly revived Stax is a very good thing! Production is by a handful of different talents – ... (Neo Soul) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Stax, 1967. Used ... $9.99
One of THE electric blues records of the 60s – a seminal set by Albert King that was probably blasted out of more college dorm rooms than southside juke joints, but which still more than deserves its due! The set was recorded by Stax with a nice raw sound – guitar very much upfront, ... (Blues) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Albert King —
I'll Play The Blues For You ... LP Stax, 1972. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet electric blues from Albert King – recorded with some great full production, in a burning Memphis style that's got plenty of soul in the mix as well! The set's got a quality level that takes it past some of the cliche-ridden blues of the time – really soulful overall, with a sound ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
Albert King —
King Does The King's Things ... LP Stax, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the more obscure albums by Albert King – and a surprisingly great little set! Given that the concept – hinted at in the title – has Albert performing songs made famous by Elvis Presley, you might think that the record is a bit of a sell-out, or somewhat gimmicky. But ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has light wear and a bit of seam splitting.)
Albert King —
Pinch ... LP Stax, 1977. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Albert King —
Years Gone By ... LP Stax, Early 70s. Very Good ... $16.99
Soulful blues from Albert – recorded in Memphis with some strong arrangements by Al Jackson. The tracks aren't necessarily in the funky blues mode, but Albert's guitar and vocals are great all the way through, with that tight crossover sound that made him one of the best acts of his time in ... (Blues) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has a small split on the bottom seam and light surface wear.)
Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan —
In Session ... CD Stax, 1983. Used ... Out Of Stock
Stax, 1974. Near Mint- ... $7.99
Stax/Culture Factory (France), 1973. New Copy ... $8.99 9.98
A lasting 70s classic from Frederick Knight – easily his best-remembered album, thanks to the legendary title track! The set's got a slow-burning, deeply soulful feel all the way through – one that takes Knight's high-end vocals, and backs them with some bottom-burning instrumentation ... (Soul) read more CD
Mar-Keys —
Great Memphis Sound ... LP Stax, 1966. Very Good ... $29.99
A great Memphis sound from the second greatest instrumental group on Stax next to Booker T & The MGs – heard here on a massive record that really pushes The Mar-Keys to the next level! On previous records, the combo always had a sound that was a bit brighter than Booker and his group ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. PLEASE NOTE – Cover has heavy edge & surface wear and discoloration from age on the back.)
Stax, 1972. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Ahhh, good ol' Mel & Tim – possibly our favorite soul duo ever, and a really dynamic pair that carve some great new territory away from the path set by Sam & Dave! The album's a bit of a comeback for the duo, as you'd guess from the title – even though it was only recorded a ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Stax, 1973. Very Good+ ... $2.99
A near-lost chapter in the Stax Records catalog – and an album recorded by The MGs in the years after Booker left Memphis and the group for the California scene! The album features organist Carson Whitsett at the keys – doing a pretty good job of filling Booker's place – but the ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has moderate ring/edge wear and aging.)
Stax/Concord, 1960s. Used ... $2.99
A collection of work from Otis Redding's classic years at Stax Records – all hand-selected by guitarist Steve Cropper, who played on and produced most of Redding's sessions for the label! The package mixes familiar numbers with some rare alternate tracks too – making it way more than ... (Soul) read more CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Sam & Dave —
Double Dynamite ... LP Stax, 1966. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sublime early Stax work from Sam & Dave – the kind of record that forever changed the way the male voice was used in group soul music! The rhythms on the tunes are totally raw – bass, drums, and guitar that are kind of fused into a dirty funky bottom that proves a perfect foil for ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing! Vinyl is nice, but cover has some wear and a split bottom seam.)
Stax, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $2.99
A later Stax single that offers up a side apiece by each of these obscure 70s groups on the label! Both sides are nice – possibly the best cuts by the groups – with a funky style that's kind of in the mode of The Emotions from the early 70s. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Double Hitter series.)
Stax, 1970. Very Good+ ... $28.99
A beautiful album of Memphis soul, by one of the sweetest vocal groups ever to come out of the south! The record's a bit more complicated than some of their earlier ones, and features some nice tracks with a more extended style, and more sophisticated arrangements that work great with the group's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Nice original pressing, in the textured cover! Cover has a small cutout hole.)
Soul Children —
Chronicle ... LP Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The Soul Children were a wonderful Memphis vocal group – with a two parts female/two parts male vocal style that just sounded incredible. All the members of the group were great singers, hand-picked by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, and the overall sound was a mixture of rootsy southern soul, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Soul Children —
Open Door Policy ... LP Stax, 1978. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
We don't know if the title is a reference to some sort of contractual obligation that the band had with Stax, but the album was their return to the label after leaving for 2 other albums on Epic. This one features the band as the same trio they were on Epic, with some nice production by David ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve.)
Stax, 1969. Near Mint- ... $48.99
Can we ever hope to accurately describe the genius of the Soul Children? It's virtually impossible to do so in a few short words – especially at this early point in their career, when the group were forging a whole new sound in vocal harmony soul! The group is unique in a number of respects ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing! Cover has some light wear near the bottom, but is great overall.)
Stax, 1973. Sealed ... $11.99
Warmly grooving 70s soul from The Staple Singers – recorded in a fuller Memphis mode that's miles from their gospel roots, but still plenty darn nice! The style here is very much in keeping with the hit Staples mode of the time – righteous, full, but still nice and earthy at the bottom ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, and a slightly bumped corner – but this is still a great copy!)
Stax/Craft, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 7 LPs ... $130.99 149.99
Legendary sounds from the Staple Singers – a set of albums for Stax Records that really helped push the group from the gospel folk underground into the soul music mainstream – and which also helped transform the rest of the scene in the process! The Staple Singers had recorded ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram pressings.)
Staple Singers —
Staple Swingers ... LP Stax, 1970. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The title's a bit of a joke, given the cover image – but it's also no lie either, as The Staple Singers are definitely swinging here – taking their gospel roots into a whole new direction in righteous soul, one that countless other acts would copy at the time! The music here is upbeat, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring & edge wear.)
Stax/Stax (UK), Early 70s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Johnnie Taylor —
Johnnie Taylor Philosophy Continues ... LP Stax, 1969. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Funky soul from Johnnie Taylor – a set that mixes tight core grooving with some larger arrangements from Bert Keyes and Rudy Robinson – a perfect blend that shows why Taylor easily stood out from some of his bluesy contemporaries! It's clear that Johnnie's just the right guy to handle ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some splitting on the top seam.)
Johnnie Taylor —
Johnnie Taylor Philosophy Continues/Stax/Ace (UK), 1969/1971. Used ... Out Of Stock
Stax, 1970. Very Good- ... $5.99
One of the coolest covers of Johnnie Taylor's early years on Stax Records – and some pretty great music to match! The album's got a wicked funky blues groove – with production by Don Davis that hangs nicely on both the hard edges and mellower moments – really showing Taylor's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has split seams and some surface wear.)
Johnnie Taylor —
Super Taylor ... LP Stax, 1974. Very Good Gatefold ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet, smooth, and bluesy – perhaps not as hard as some of Johnnie's earlier Stax work, but with an increasing sophistication that really shows his development as a soul singer. The record's a good bridge into Johnnie's modern soul work at Columbia – and it's got arrangements by Wade ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner and some wear.)
Stax, 1973. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Smoother Johnnie Taylor than in earlier years – gearing up for the shift to Columbia a few years later, with backings recorded in both Detroit and Muscle Shoals. Johnnie's vocals are still fantastic – and the album sports the great hit "Cheaper To Keep Her" – but that's ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(UK pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Johnnie Taylor —
Wanted One Soul Singer ... LP Stax, 1967. Good+ ... $7.99
Johnnie Taylor's first album for Stax – and a tremendous little set that easily stands as one of his greatest records ever! Sure, we love Johnnie in all his incarnations – but there's a special sort of something here – a rawness and earnestness – that makes the whole thing ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing! Cover has some wear, and some tape on the spine.)
Johnnie Taylor —
Who's Making Love ... LP Stax, 1968. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Killer soul from Johnnie Taylor, and really his first major LP! The record was Johnnie's second for Stax – and although the first one was good, this was the record that really had Johnnie hitting that funky bluesy sound that became his trademark into the 70s. The title cut – "Who' ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Who's Making Love (180 gram pressing) ... LP 22.99(Yellow label pressing. Cover has ring and edge wear.)
Stax/Craft, 1968. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
Killer soul from Johnnie Taylor, and really his first major LP! The record was Johnnie's second for Stax – and although the first one was good, this was the record that really had Johnnie hitting that funky bluesy sound that became his trademark into the 70s. The title cut – "Who' ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stax, 1967. New Copy ... $5.99 11.98
A sweet set of Stax soul with a jazzy feel from Carla Thomas – previously unlreased live material from Carla really working in her most jazz vocal centric groove as well as few tunes by her pops Rufus Thomas! The set was captured in 1967 during a residence at the Bohemian Caverns in DC ... (Soul) read more CD
(Please Note – CD case has a small cutout hole.)
Carla Thomas —
Queen Alone ... LP Stax, 1967. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
The queen of Memphis soul – caught "alone" after a some earlier hit recordings as part of a duo with Otis Redding – but now on her own in the years after Otis untimely early passing! The album has Thomas strongly returning to the sound of her first few albums on Stax – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with 1A matrix and CT stamp. Cover has some ring & edge wear, splitting at the top left corner, and a small cutout hole.)
Stax, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
One of the best funky LPs by Rufus Thomas – recorded in the early 70s with backing by The Movement and The Bar Kays, and with a good raw Stax sound on most cuts! Rufus is certainly in the "funky ___" mode here – doing a formulaic approach to funk that has him taking a theme ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some splitting on the top seam – but vinyl is nice!)
Stax, 1971. Very Good ... $3.99
Funky funky Rufus! This one's a monster – with great drums, rolling bass, and riffing guitar that scratches up the whole dark track to keep it nice and funky! Rufus' vocals hardly get in the way, and the cut's one of his funkiest ever! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Rufus Thomas —
Funkiest Man – The Stax Funk Sessions 1967 to 1975 ... LP Stax/Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2 LPs ... Out Of Stock
The funkiest man? Could well be – and this set will more than support that case! By the time of these recordings, Rufus Thomas was already a legendary figure in the Memphis scene – an aging R&B star that also worked on radio and did a fair bit of promotion for other artists, ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Stax (Mexico), 1972. Very Good+ ... $29.99
Stax, 1972. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $9.99
A musical – but a pretty darn soulful one, as you might expect from the mighty Melvin Van Peebles! The soundtrack features tunes from Van Peebles early 70s stage production Don't Play Us Cheap – an attempt to bring the modes explored in his film work to the theater – and given ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert.)
Stax/Universal (Japan), 1971. Used ... $19.99
One of the most fantastic soundtracks of the 70s – and maybe even of all time – thanks to a non-stop blast of insane styles and grooves – all quite different than other blacksploitation records of the time! For this, his masterpiece film, Melvin Van Peebles composed a non-stop ... (Soul) read more CD
Also available Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song ... LP 14.99(Out of print 2009 pressing, includes obi.)
Stax, 1971. Sealed Gatefold ... $14.99
One of the most fantastic soundtracks of the 70s – and maybe even of all time – thanks to a non-stop blast of insane styles and grooves – all quite different than other blacksploitation records of the time! For this, his masterpiece film, Melvin Van Peebles composed a non-stop ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song ... CD 19.99(Recent 180 gram pressing.)
Various —
101 Stax – 101 Of The Greatest Tracks From The Legendary Record Label (5CD set) ... CD Stax/Universal (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy 5 CDs ... Out Of Stock
5CDs, and a set that's overflowing with classic tracks from the legendary Stax Records – with an especially heavy emphasis on the label's genius moments from 1968 to the mid 70s! There's way too much here to list, but some of the more unusual tracks include "What A Man" by Linda ... (Soul) read more CD
Atlantic/Stax, 1960s. Used ... $4.99
Atlantic/Stax, 1960s. Used ... $4.99
Atlantic/Stax, 1960s. Used ... $4.99
Includes music from the Mad Lads, William Bell, Albert King, Eddie Floyd, Rufus Thomas, Ruby Johnson, Johnnie Taylor, and more – 25 tracks in all! (Soul) CD
(Disc 6 from the box set, rear tray card has a crease and barcode is blacked out.)
Various —
Complete Stax/Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used 9 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A fantastic second helping of work from Stax Records – material from a time when the label had moved away from Atlantic, taken a lot more control of their destiny, and started to experiment in a wealth of wonderful modes! This set is much heavier on funk, features some of Isaac Hayes' great ... (Soul) read more CD
(This is the 5" box set, much easier to store!)
Stax (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
A UK-only collection, with rare female soul from the later years of Stax Records – tracks by Veda Brown, Inez Foxx, The Emotions, Mavis Staples, Jeanne & The Darlings, Margie Alexander, Judy Clay, Shirley Brown, Sweet Inspirations, Hot Sauce, and Kim Weston! (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Memphis Gold Vol 2 ... LP Stax, 1967. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Back in the 60s, Memphis Gold was Stax Records Gold – and there's no finer proof of that fact than this classic compilation! Titles include "Baby" by Carla Thomas, "Everybody Loves A Winner" by William Bell, "Soul Finger" by The Bar-Kays, "Your Good ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original yellow label pressing. Vinyl plays with some wear.)
Stax, 1973. Near Mint- ... $6.99
A baker's dozen of Stax's biggest hits: "Theme From Shaft" and "I Stand Accused" by Isaac Hayes, "Respect Yourself" and "You're gonna Make Me Cry" by the Staple Singers, "In The Rain" by the Dramatics, "Show Me How" by the Emotions, " ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and a cutout hole.)
Stax/Craft, 1969. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $24.99 29.99
A landmark double LP collection of work from Stax Records – issued at the end of the 60s, after their split with Atlantic – and a real celebration of the new life that was coming to the label at the time! The range of work is really great, and the 28 track set moves easily from hits to ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(50th Anniversary pressing – on nice heavy vinyl!)
Stax/Craft, 1968. New Copy 5CD ... $62.99 69.99
1968 was the world of revolution around the world – and to our music-trained ears, one of the greatest revolutions occurred at the legendary Stax Records! Before that year, the label had been working with Atlantic Records – who totally screwed them, and took away all their catalog ... (Soul) read more CD
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Stax Does The Beatles (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Stax, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
Stax Does The Beatles – and they do a pretty nice job of it too! The collection's a much better one than you might expect from the title and cover – as the grooves here are all pretty darn soulful, and not just simple copycat modes of hits by the Fab Four – but even more ... (Funky Compilations) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(First time on vinyl!)
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Stax Of Funk Vol 2 – More Funky Truth ... CD Stax/BGP (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A mountain of funk from one of the greatest soul labels of all time! Stax is known round the world over for their soulful work – by singers like Otis Redding or Carla Thomas, and instrumental tunes by Booker T & The MGs – but the label was also quite a funky powerhouse – ... (Funky Compilations) read more CD
Stax, 1967. Very Good- ... $11.99
A legendary live set from the 60s all-stars of Stax Records – a performance in London in the late 60s, as the label follows Motown's lead on taking its big names overseas! The lineup is legendary, and most of the tunes are familiar by the artists, but get nice fresh versions here – ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing. Cover has split top and bottom seams, and a cutout hole.)
Stax, 1967. Very Good+ ... $14.99
The Memphis sound, working hard overseas – in a smoking live set that has some Stax Records stars working in Paris! There's a tightness here that arguably goes past the studio work by the singers – possibly because everyone's working in the same space, with the same backing group ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing.)
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Treasured Hits From The South – Presented By Nick Charles ... LP Stax, Early 60s. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the earliest albums on Stax Records – a strange mix of that label's own soul music with titles from Sun Records too – a fascinating document of Memphis, with a strangely collegiate image on the front! Includes work by William Bell, Carla Thomas, Booker T & The MGs, and The ... (Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original blue label pressing. Cover has some light wear on the bottom edge, and near one top corner – but is nice overall.)
Stax, 1972. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
A landmark double-live album that was easily one of the most important soul record moments of the 70s! The concert was an all-star event held in LA to celebrate the anniversary of the Watts riots – but it features a killer lineup of talent from the roster of Stax Records – by then a ... (Soul) read more CD
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