VMP Anthology: The Women of Motown. The Story of Stax Records, a Stax Anthology for the ages, contains eight LPs, each linked to an exclusive podcast episode and housed in "secrecy sleeves" that can be opened at specific points as you listen. Disc two and disc three chronologically survey lower-profile chart hits and flops, taking in additional material by all of the stars, as well as great songs that have escaped the net of oldies radio: William Bell's "You Don't Miss Your Water," Albert King's "Crosscut Saw," Mable John's "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)." More than just a box set, the Stax Anthology is a perfect addition for that soul music lover in your life. All boxes ship (for free in the U.S.) and the experience kicks off in early January.

Designed in house at VMP in the iconic Stax yellow, the heavyweight two-piece slip and slash box is hand-numbered and features the classic Stax finger snap logo and an archival photo of the instantly recognizable Stax marquee. Yes, shipping is available in 16 countries in addition to the U.S. (view all FAQs for more details). All eight albums in this VMP Anthology were remastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, and pressed at QRP on high quality 180g black vinyl.

It aims to use music to tell a story, and gives space for lots of listening, learning, and conversation along the way. Each Anthology features expert storytelling, a private fan community and a collectors-edition vinyl box set. The first disc alone, subtitled "The Hits," takes care of the majority of the consensus classics most listeners would demand from such a box, including hits by Carla Thomas, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MGs, Rufus Thomas, Albert King, and Johnnie Taylor. Gain access to exclusive content, bonus podcast episodes, and private Facebook community. Still, it's a very worthy summation of the label's highlights, augmented by detailed liner notes.

Be the first to … Find out all the details from Vinyl Me Please here. We're reinventing the box set experience, as we spend four weeks exploring this storied label through the music of eight of the label’s world-changing artists. Because we’ve all bought box sets and never actually listened to all of the albums.

That is to provide a well-balanced overview of a genre of music that mixes the essential hits with many noteworthy yet lesser-known singles and rarities, coming about as close as possible to pleasing both the collector and the less intense soul fan. Among the many artists who scored hits on Stax and its Volt subsidiary during the Sixties were Rufus and Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MGs (an interracial instrumental quartet that also served as the company's rhythm section and house band), Sam and Dave, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, and Otis Redding. The first disc alone, subtitled "The Hits," takes care of the majority of the consensus classics most listeners would demand from such a box, including hits by Carla Thomas, Otis Redding, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MGs, Rufus Thomas, Albert King, and Johnnie Taylor. Hear the story of Stax Records from it’s beginning via interviews with the artists that made these eight albums — like David Porter, William Bell, Steve Cropper and Booker T. Jones — and the writer of the best resource on Stax, Robert Gordon. VMP Anthology: The Story of Blue Note Records. ...and the best stories are told in chapters. Sorry, this Product is no longer available. 12” heavyweight prints featuring frame-worthy artist photos, packaged with each album and thoughtfully written by Robert Gordon, who wrote the bible on Stax records. All albums were remastered from their original analog tape, pulled out of the vaults by Stax Records.

Limited to 1000, on 180 gram audiophile black vinyl, pressed at QRP in Salina, KS.

Founded in 1957 in Memphis, Stax Records is … Disc four is entirely devoted to live recordings, most by the company's biggest acts, that sometimes give a rawer sense of the performers' charisma than was evident on their studio efforts. All eight records were AAA cut from the original tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound. While the box will ship with all eight albums inside, each episode will be housed in secrecy sleeves that can be opened at specific points in our journey. Memphis Journalist at writer of Respect Yourself: Stax Records & The Soul Explosion. 8 LPs Limited to 1000, on 180 gram audiophile black vinyl, pressed at QRP in Salina, KS.

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Hear the story of Stax Records from it’s beginning via interviews with the artists that made these eight albums — like David Porter, William Bell, Steve Cropper and Booker T. Jones — and the writer of the best resource on Stax, Robert Gordon. Running through Gospel Heritage Month in September, the campaign includes the digital release of 25 albums, plus special playlists, videos and a forthcoming compilation on vinyl and CD. The Story of Stax Records — 180-gram 8LP box set! In-Stock Music Orders Over $49 SHIP FREE Within The Continental U.S. Coming Soon

We built VMP Anthology as a way for all fans to experience music more deeply, and VMP membership is not required. Nobody Knows You (When You're Down And Out), 1. Don't Burn Down The Bridge (Cause You Might Wanna Come Back). Exclusive six-episode podcast plus exclusive content. Sold Out. VMP-ANTH-002. Hear the story of Stax Records from its beginning via interviews with the artists that made these eight albums — like David Porter, William Bell, Steve Cropper and Booker T. Jones — and the writer of the best resource on Stax, Robert Gordon. Records will be sent in one shipment beginning in early January. Sold Out. A journey through the label's golden period 1957-1975, AAA analog mastering from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound. VMP started as a record of the month club in 2013 and has expanded into an online record store and magazine. THE STAX STORY is told in immeasurably more detail, with extensive interviews, and reminiscences from dozens of the artists and behind-the-scene creators who evolved in Memphis sound, in the March, April and May, 1975 issues of BLACK MUSIC magazine Other … Features:180-gram 8LP box setLimited to 1,000 copiesAAA cut from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling SoundPressed at Quality Record PressingsAccess to exclusive podcast series!Eight 12" liner note prints featuring frame-worthy artist photosPremium commemorative box plus more extras! A great series unfolds in episodes... and the best stories are told in chapters. You’ll receive an invite to connect and ask questions with VMP every week as we unbox each episode and answer any questions you have about the box, and the albums featured within. Label: Stax - R1 624997,Stax - R1 624999,Volt - R1 625008,Volt - R1 625007,Stax - CR00273,Stax - CR00274,Stax - CR00276,Stax - CR00275,Stax - 081227908560,Stax - 081227908553,Volt - 081227908492,Volt - 081227908508 • Series: Vinyl Me, Please.

Sold Out. For international customers, customs and duties will be pre-paid and nothing will be due upon receipt. The Story of Stax Records. We’re revealing the titles over time to make it easier to slow down and spend time with each record, and truly absorb why Stax and VMP selected these albums to tell the label’s story. Sold Out. Click our logo in the footer to learn more. Founded in 1957 in Memphis, Stax Records is synonymous with Southern soul music. (8 180 Gram LPs + Sticker + Socks + Prints ). A story told through 8 classic albums from the label's vault, curated by Stax & VMP. The Story of Stax Records, a Stax Anthology for the ages, contains eight LPs, each linked to an exclusive podcast episode and housed in "secrecy sleeves" that can be opened at specific points as you listen. Shipping is free in the U.S. and $30 internationally. And because we think surprises are fun. I've Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do), Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One), Something Good (Is Going to Happen to You). No. The interviews make up an exclusive podcast series contained in the The Story of Stax Records — a 180-gram 8LP box set. All eight albums were AAA cut from the original tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound. VMP Anthology is the vinyl box set, reinvented. VMP-ANTH-003. Plated and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings! More than just a box set, this Stax Anthology is a perfect addition for that soul music lover in your life.

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Vinyl Me Please is reinventing the box set experience, through the music of eight of this storied label's world-changing artists. TRIBUTE TO GOSPEL TRUTH RECORDS WITH FIRST-EVER DIGITAL RELEASE OF 25 ALBUMS FROM THE STAX IMPRINT’S CATALOG. VMP-ANTH-001. The legendary Memphis soul label Stax's legacy is well-represented by this four-CD box set, which manages to do what many similar box retrospectives don't.