Out Tomorrow: Stax Classics
Stax Records turns the big 6-0 this year, which is an anniversary well worth celebrating, so we’ve teamed up with the fine folks from the Concord Music Group in order to pay tribute to Soulsville, USA in a big way.
This grand celebration kicks off tomorrow with the release of 10 new best-of collections from 12 of the biggest names in Stax Records’ history. Who’s in the mix? We’re glad you asked, because it gives us the perfect opportunity to tell you!
Otis Redding - Get it on: Amazon || iTunes || Rhino Carla Thomas - Get it on: Amazon || iTunes || Rhino Booker T & The MGs - Get it on: Amazon || iTunes || Rhino Sam & Dave - Get it on: Amazon || iTunes || Rhino William Bell - Get it on: Amazon Johnnie Taylor - Get it on: Amazon The Dramatics - Get it on: Amazon Albert King - Get it on: Amazon Isaac Hayes - Get it on: Amazon The Staple Singers - Get it on: Amazon
Pretty impressive roster, right? And believe us when we tell you that when it comes to this collaboration, we’re just as excited as Concord is…
“The Stax catalog features some of the greatest and most culturally significant albums and singles of all time and continues to resonate with music fans 60 years later. We are thrilled to be partnering with Concord’s team on a wide array of new releases fitting of such an important moment in the Stax legacy.”
– Mark Pinkus, President of Rhino Entertainment
“Stax has a great history of bringing people together—songwriters, musicians, singers and fans from around the world. It’s in this same tradition that we are very pleased to work with Mark and his team to bring together both sides of this incredible catalog while celebrating 60 years of Soulsville, USA.”
– Sig Sigworth, Chief Catalog Officer of Concord Bicycle Music
And don’t forget: this is only the start of the Stax Records celebration, so keep your eyes open – and keep checking Rhino.com – for info about more upcoming releases as the year progresses!
