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Stax’ 68: A Memphis Story (UMC/ Concord Records) Album

This 5-CD compilation features all the A and B sides released on Stax in 1968. The list of artists on the label is staggering, including Otis Redding, The Staple Singers, Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas to name but a few. History lessons don’t come any more entertaining.9