The numbers in brackets are the local publication number matrix s or sa series and those distributed by atlanticatco stx, s or a5000 to 14000 series. Stax must never be allowed to hide for too long in the shadow of. Irving music, bmi administered outside the us by warner tamerlane publishing corp. Fullcolor booklet with 40,000word essay by stax historian rob bowman.
After the national success of last night by the markeys they were forced into a name change and stax records was born. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The complete staxvolt singles 19591968 1991, cd discogs. But i well remember the significance of the the nine cd set, the complete staxvolt singles. There are plenty of other sites dedicated to stax in the usa. For any serious soul or rock collector, its an essential set, since stax volt was not only a musically revolutionary label, its roster was deep with talent, which means much of the music on this collection is firstrate. Concord music group and stax records are proud to announce the digital release and physical reissue of two comprehensive box set titles. The complete staxvolt singles 19591968 9cd box set. Pages in category stax records singles the following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. Jan 21, 2016 volt, meanwhile, was stax s sister label, but at a certain point the two labels became so synonymous that people started referring to them in the same breath. Staxvolt the complete singles 19591968 volume 3 by. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This box set only covers a three year period, but man, what a period. Otis redding and carla thomas the otis redding story vol.
Guitar, banjo, keyboards, violin,a blues harp, vocals was born in thea in the apennine mountain range in the south of italy and raised in nyc. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. These tracks and more dont even take us to the end of cd1 on the new complete staxvolt soul singles vol. The complete staxvolt singles, 19591968 81227954666. Just noticed that the complete staxvolt singles 19591968 the first volume, 9 cd box set is no longer available on did this go out of print, like the phil spector box set did. The complete staxvolt singles, 19591968 81227954666 cd. I just wish i had been able to listen to these tracks all that time. In juxtaposition with motown it represented one of the two mainstreams of black american music in the1960s, namely that of the newly emergent sounds of southern soul music.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Originally released in 1993 and 1994, respectively, these two compilations will be rereleased back into the physical. Initially released as volume 1 of 3 huge box sets covering the entire stax volt singles output between 1959 and 1975 the complete staxvolt singles 19591968 originally came out as a clunky but beautiful 9cd albumsized 12 x 12 box set way back in the mists of april 1991. She encouraged the entire stax roster from her little perch behind the counter. Volumes two and three are available for a good price, either as physical product or download. The complete stax volt soul singles volume 3 udiscover. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
The first stax volt box was a monolith, standing as the definitive document of the labels and, therefore, gritty southern soul. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Listen free to various artists the complete staxvolt soul singles, volume 2. At nine discs and 244 tracks, the complete staxvolt singles. Still, if youre getting this set, id recommend to save up and purchase the other 2 sets to complete the stax triology ive just ordered the 2nd set while im doing. The complete stax volt singles 19591968 cd discogs. The one for stax singles is the one i was thinking of. Apr 05, 20 the complete staxvolt singles collection is a chance for fans to experience otis redding the way he first ripped through transistor radios, jukeboxes and portable record players on his way to.
This 10cd box set features all 2 soul singles released by stax volt in this period 19721975 are contained in volume 3, which like the previous compilations features a panoply of big hits as well as a surprising number of undeservedly obscure gems. Listen free to various artists stax volt chartbusters vol 4 time is tight, ive never found a girl to love me like you do and more. Its sequel, the complete staxvolt soul singles, vol. Originally released in 1993 and 1994, respectively, these two compilations will be rereleased back into. However, despite dozens of other releases, only three other staxvolt singles charted. Volume 2 contains all soul singles issued by stax volt during that time period, and features some of the biggest hits of the day, as well as a number of littleknown gems by both major and less familiar artists. The set is a definitive portrait of gritty, deep southern soul. Nov 27, 2007 just noticed that the complete stax volt singles 19591968 the first volume, 9 cd box set is no longer available on did this go out of print, like the phil spector box set did. This is the otis redding story, told through every 45 the king of soul cut during his legendary reign at stax records. The complete staxvolt singles collection the funky soul story. If he goes to bothsidesnow and finds the stax story or history, the discography for stax will include albums after 1968 and albums on enterprise, volt and other sub labels. Theer might be one or two not quite to your taste, but this is the singles catalogue and theer are lots and lots of corkers. Staxvolt the complete singles 19591968 volume 3, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Stax volt the complete singles 1959 1968 the complete staxvolt singles 19591968 9cd box set reformat music. Stax records is an american record label, originally based in memphis, tennessee. But for most listeners the first period represented on the nine volumes that comprise the complete staxvolt singles. But for most listeners the first period represented on the nine volumes that comprise the complete stax volt singles. Listen to your favorite songs from staxvolt the complete singles 19591968 volume 1 by various artists now. Individual tracks can also be downloaded in their own right too. Psycehdelicatessen, wesu, soul, stax, volt, otis redding song artist all of tonights music came from the 28 cd set,the complete stax singles collection 19591975 except where noted. The numbers in brackets are the local publication number matrix s or sa series and those distributed by. The label name was formed from the first two letters of the founders surnames. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Stax records singles to be released in two definitive box. Its sequel, the complete stax volt soul singles, vol. Featuring every aside the label released during those nine years, as well as several bsides, the set is a definitive portrait of gritty, deep southern soul. Founded in 1957 as satellite records, the label changed its name to stax records in 1961 and shared its operations with volt records, a sister label created to avoid the impression of favoritism among radio stations playing their records.
More from the other side of the trax staxvolt 45rpm rarities 19601968. This 6cd box set delves deep into the stax records archives, and explores the labels efforts to diversify their output. Usa released 19 january 2016 22 january 2016 in the uk the complete staxvolt singles 19591968 by various artists on atlanticatcorhino 081227954666 barcode is the same number is a 9cd mini box set reissue containing 244tracks using 1991 remasters, an 84page booklet and plays out as follows. Volt, meanwhile, was staxs sister label, but at a certain point the two labels became so synonymous that people started referring to them in the same breath. The first staxvolt box was a monolith, standing as the definitive document of the labels and, therefore, gritty southern soul. Staxvolt the complete singles 19591968 volume 1 by. Initially released as volume 1 of 3 huge box sets covering the entire staxvolt singles output between 1959 and 1975 the complete staxvolt singles 19591968 originally came out as a clunky but beautiful 9cd albumsized 12 x 12 box set way back in the mists of april 1991. Craft recordings, the catalog division of concord music, is pleased to announce the release of stax singles, vol. Here, we concentrate on material that was issued in the uk and to some extent the rest of the world.
Staxvolt the complete singles 19591968 volume 3, an album by various artists on spotify. Va the complete staxvolt singles 19591968 1991 funk, soul. Buy mp3 music online va the complete staxvolt singles. Complete staxvolt singles 19591968 vol 1 out of print. I do not think i am confusing the older, big box with the newer, little box version. But i well remember the significance of the the nine cd set, the complete stax volt singles. Psycehdelicatessen, wesu, soul, stax, volt, otis redding song artist all of tonights music came from the 28 cd set, the complete stax singles collection 19591975 except where noted. I prefer the original lpsize box over the smaller repackaged edition because you get that wonderful oversized book. Stax was originally named satellite records, and was founded by jim stewart. The complete staxvolt singles collection is a chance for fans to experience otis redding the way he first ripped through transistor radios. Live in paris 1967 lp 723 albert king born under a bad sign 1967 lp 724 carla thomas live at the bohemian cavern not released lp 724 alt. The book also details what the stax volt years were like when they were distributed by atlantic, and the factors that led to them terminating their relationship in may of 1968. The complete staxvolt singles otis redding cd shout.