01. The Veltones – Fool In Love
02. Carla & Rufus – ‘Cause I Love You
03. Carla Thomas – Gee Whiz, Look At His Eyes
04. The Chips – You Make Me Feel So Good
05. Carla Thomas – A Love Of My Own
06. The Mar-Keys – Last Night
07. Rufus & Friend – I Didn’t Believe
08. Prince Conley – I’m Going Home
09. Carla Thomas – (Mama, Mama) Wish Me Good Luck
10. The Mar-Keys – Morning After
11. Barbara Stephens – The Life I Live
12. The Mar-Keys – About Noon
13. Triumphs – Burnt Biscuits
14. Carla Thomas – I Kinda Think He Does
15. The Mar-Keys – Foxy
16. William Bell – You Don’t Miss Your Water (Extended)
17. William Bell – Formula Of Love
18. Macy Skipper – Goofin Off
19. Barbara Stephens – Wait A Minute
20. Nick Charles – Sunday Jealous
21. Barba Stephens – That’s The Way It Is With Me
22. The Tonettes – No Tears
23. The Mar-Keys – Pop-Eye Stroll
24. Nick Charles – The Three Dogwoods
25. The Canes – Why Should I Suffer With The Blues
26. The Mar-Keys – Whots Happenin
27. The Del-Rios – Just Across The Street
28. The Del-Rios – There’s A Love
29. Rufus Thomas – Can’t Ever Let You Go
30. Booker T. & The MG’s – Green Onions
31. Booker T. & The MG’s – Behave Yourself
32. William Bell – Any Other Way
33. Carla Thomas – I’ll Bring It Home To You
34. The Mar-Keys – Sack O Woe
35. Otis Redding – These Arms Of Mine
36. The Tonettes – Teardrop Sea
37. Rufus Thomas – The Dog
38. Booker T. & The MG’s – Jelly Bread
39. William Bell – I Told You So
40. The Mar-Keys – Bo-Time
41. Booker T. & The MG’s – Home Grown
42. Deanie Parker & The Valadors – My Imaginary Guy
43. William Bell – Just As I Thought
44. Carla Thomas – What A Fool I’ve Been
45. Eddie Kirk – The Hawg Pt. 1
46. Oscar Mack – Don’t Be Afraid Of Love
47. Cheryl & Pam Johnson – That’s My Guy
48. Booker T. & The MG’s – Chinese Checkers
49. William Bell – Somebody Mentioned Your Name
50. Bobby Marchan – What Can I Do
51. Otis Redding – That’s What My Heart Needs
52. The Astors – What Can It Be
53. Billy & The King Bees – Bango
54. Eddie Kirk – Them Bones
55. Rufus Thomas – Walking The Dog
56. William Bell – I’ll Show You
57. Otis Redding – Pain In My Heart
58. Carla Thomas – Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas
59. Booker T. & The MG’s – Mo Onions
60. Floyd Newman – Frog Stomp
61. Rufus Thomas – Can You Monkey Do The Dog
62. Bobby Marchan – You Won’t Do Right
63. The Drapels – Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home)
64. Deanie Parker – Each Step I Take
65. The Van-Dells – Honeydripper
66. William Bell – Who Will It Be Tomorrow
67. Otis Redding – Come To Me
68. Otis Redding – Don’t Leave Me This Way
69. Eddie Jefferson – I Don’t Want You Anymore
70. The Cobras – Restless
71. Rufus Thomas – Somebody Stole My Dog
72. Barbara & The Browns – Big Party
73. Rufus & Carla Thomas – That’s Really Some Good
74. Rufus & Carla Thomas – Night Time Is The Right Time
75. Otis Redding – Security
76. Oscar Mack – Dream Girl
77. Dorothy Williams – Closer To My Baby
78. Carla Thomas – I’ve Got No Time To Lose
79. The Drapels – Young Man
80. Booker T. & The MG’s – Soul Dressing
81. Wendy Rene – After Laughter (Comes Tears)
82. Ivory Joe Hunter – Can’t Explain How It Happened
83. The Mar-Keys – Bush Bash
84. The Fleets – Please Return To Me
85. Rufus Thomas – Jump Back
86. Otis Redding – Chained And Bound
87. Barbara & The Browns – In My Heart
88. Johnny Jenkins – Spunky
89. Wendy Rene – Bar-b-q
90. The Mad Lads – The Sidewalk Surf
91. Booker T. & The MG’s – Can’t Be Still
92. Carla Thomas – A Woman’s Love
93. Baracudas – Yank Me (Doodle)
94. Otis Redding – That’s How Strong My Love Is
95. Otis Redding – Mr. Pitiful
96. Del-Rays – Don’t Let Her Be Your Baby
97. David Porter – Can’t Se You When I Want To
98. Barbara & The Browns – My Lover
99. The Admirals – Got You On My Mind
100. Carla Thomas – How Do You Quit (Someone You Love)
101. Gorgeous George – Biggest Fool In Town
102. The Mar-Keys – Banana Juice
103. Rufus Thomas – Little Sally Walker
104. Sam & Dave – A Place Nobody Can Find
105. Sam & Dave – Goodnight Baby
106. Booker T. & The MG’s – Boot-Leg
107. Booker T. & The MG’s – Outrage
108. Otis Redding – I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
109. Otis Redding – I’m Depending On You
110. The Astors – Candy
111. Wendy Rene – Give You What I Got
112. Carla Thomas – Stop Look What You’re Doin
113. Rufus Thomas – Willy Nilly
114. The Mad Lads – Don’t Have To Shop Around
115. William Bell – Crying All By Myself
116. Sam & Dave – I Take What I Want
117. Rufus & Carla Thomas – When You Move You Loose
118. Otis Redding – Respect
119. The Premiers – Make It Me
120. Rufus Thomas – The World Is Round
121. The Astors – In The Twilight Zone
122. Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads – Blue Groove
123. Sam & Dave – You Don’t Know Like I Know
124. The Mar-Keys – Grab This Thing Pt. 1
125. Booker T. & The MG’s – Be My Lady
126. Carla Thomas – Comfort Me
127. Otis Redding – I Can’t Turn You Loose
128. Otis Redding – Just One More Day
129. The Mad Lads – I Want Someone
130. Rufus & Carla Thomas – Birds And Bees
131. The Mar-Keys – Philly Dog
132. Johnnie Taylor – I Had A Dream
133. Otis Redding – Satisfaction
134. Eddie Floyd – Things Get Better
135. Ruby Johnson – I’ll Run Your Hurt Away
136. The Four Shells – Hot Dog
137. Carla Thomas – Let Me Be Good To You
138. Sam & Dave – Hold On I’m Comin
139. Albert King – Laundromat Blues
140. The Mad Lads – Sugar Sugar
141. William Bell – Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need)
142. William Bell – Marching Off To War
143. Otis Redding – My Lover’s Prayer
144. Mable John – Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
145. Johnnie Taylor – I Got To Love Somebody’s Baby
146. The Mad Lads – I Want A Girl
147. Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood
148. Carla Thomas – B-A-B-Y
149. Booker T. & The MG’s – My Sweet Potato
150. Booker T. & The MG’s – Booker-Loo
151. Albert King – Oh Pretty Woman (Can’t Make You Love Me)
152. Sam & Dave – Said I Wasn’t Gonna Tell Nobody
153. William Bell – Never Like This Before
154. Otis Redding – Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)
155. The Mad Lads – Patch My Heart
156. Rufus Thomas – Sisters Got A Boyfriend
157. Ruby Johnson – Come To Me My Darling (Single Version)
158. Ruby Johnson – When My Love Comes Down
159. Otis Redding – Try A Little Tenderness
160. Albert King – Crosscut Saw
161. Johnnie Taylor – Little Bluebird
162. Johnnie Taylor – Toe-Hold
163. Booker T. & The MG’s – Jingle Bells
164. Sam & Dave – You Got Me Hummin
165. Mable John – You’re Taking Up Another Man’s Place
166. Carla Thomas – All I Want For Christmas Is You
167. The Charmels – Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man)
168. Carla Thomas – Something Good Is Going To Happen To You
169. Eddie Floyd – Raise Your Hand
170. Johnnie Taylor – Ain’t That Loving You
171. The Mad Lads – I Don’t Want To Lose Your Love
172. Sam & Dave – When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
173. Bobby Wilson – Let Me Slow Down
174. Booker T. & The MG’s – Hip Hug Her
175. William Bell – Everybody Loves A Winner
176. Sir Mack Rice – Mini-Skirt Minnie
177. Carla Thomas – When Tomorrow Comes
178. Eddie Purell – The Spoiler
179. Otis Redding – I Love You More Than Words Can Say
180. Ruby Johnson – If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now)
181. Mable John – Same Time Same Place
182. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Tramp
183. The Bar-Kays – Soul Finger
184. The Bar-Kays – Knucklehead
185. Otis Redding – Shake (Live European Version)
186. Albert King – Born Under A Bad Sign
187. Sam & Dave – Soothe Me (Live)
188. Sam & Dave – I Can’t St3and Up For Falling Down
189. Eddie Floyd – Don’t Rock The Boat
190. The Mad Lads – My Inspiration
191. Sir Mack Rice – Love Sickness
192. Rufus Thomas – Sophisticated
193. Carla Thomas – I’ll Always Have Faith In You
194. Jeanne & The Darlings – How Can You Mistreat The One You Love
195. Eddie Floyd – Love Is A Doggone Good Thing
196. Booker T. & The MG’s – Groovin
197. Booker T. & The MG’s – Slim Jenkins’ Place (aka Slim Jenkins’ Joint)
198. Otis Redding – The Glory Of Love
199. Mable John – I’m A Big Girl Now
200. Mable John – Wait You Dog
201. Johnnie Taylor – You Can’t Get Away From It
202. William Bell – Eloise (Hang On In There)
203. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Knock On Wood
204. CL Blast – I’m Glad To Do It
205. CL Blast – Double Up
206. Judy Clay – You Can’t Run Away From Your Heart
207. The Charmels – I’ll Gladly Take You Back (Single Version)
208. Sam & Dave – Soul Man
209. The Astors – Daddy Didn’t Tell Me
210. The Bar-Kays – Give Everybody Some
211. Eddie Floyd – On A Saturday Night
212. Mable John – Don’t Hit Me No More
213. Johnnie Taylor – Somebody’s Sleeping In My Bed
214. Booker T. & The MG’s – Winter Snow
215. William Bell – Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday
216. Johnny Daye – What’ll I Do For Satisfaction
217. Carla Thomas – Pick Up The Pieces
218. Rufus Thomas – Down Ta My House
219. The Charmels – As Long As I’ve Got You
220. Jeanne & The Darlings – Soul Girl
221. Albert King – Cold Feet
222. Sam & Dave – I Thank You
223. Sam & Dave – Wrap It Up
224. Otis Redding – (Sittin On) The Dock Of The Bay
225. Memphis Nomads – Don’t Pass Your Judgement
226. Otis Redding & Carla Thomas – Lovey Dovey
227. Ollie & The Nightingales – I Got A Sure Thing
228. Eddie Floyd – Big Bird
229. The Bar-Kays – A Hard Days Night
230. Johnnie Taylor – Next Time
231. William Bell – A Tribute To A King
232. William Bell – Every Man Oughta Have A Woman
233. Mable John – Able Mable
234. Rufus Thomas – The Memphis Train
235. Rufus Thomas – I Think I Made A Boo Boo
236. Jeanne & The Darlings – What Will Later On Be Like
237. Jeanne & The Darlings – Hang Me Now
238. Derek Martin – Soul Power
239. Linda Lyndell – Bring Your Love Back To Me
240. Carla Thomas – A Dime A Dozen
241. The Mad Lads – Whatever Hurts You
242. Otis Redding – The Happy Song (Dum-Dum-De-De-De-Dum-Dum)
243. Albert King – I Love Lucy
244. Johnnie Taylor – I Ain’t The Particular

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At nine discs and 244 tracks, The Complete Stax-Volt Singles: 1959-1968 is far too exhaustive for casual fans, but that’s not who the set is designed for, it’s made for the collector. Featuring every A-side the label released during those nine years, as well as several B-sides, the set is a definitive portrait of gritty, deep Southern soul. Many of the genre’s major names, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MG’s, William Bell, Rufus Thomas, the Bar-Kays, Albert King, plus many terrific one-shot wonders are showcased in terrific sound and augmented with an in-depth booklet. For any serious soul or rock collector, it’s 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 first-rate. But if you only want the hits, you’ll be better off with a smaller collection, since too much of this set will sound too similar, and sorting through the nine discs will be a monumental task if you only want to hear Otis, Rufus, Carla, and Sam & Dave.