The Stax Soul Brothers - Vinyl LP Record - Sealed
A powerful slice of classic Memphis soul, Stax Soul Brothers brings together some of the most essential male voices from the golden era of Stax Records. Issued by Fantasy Records (FANT 57) and marketed by Roots Record Company in South Africa, this compilation captures the grit, groove, and emotional depth that defined the Stax sound.
From the swagger of Rufus Thomas to the lush orchestration of Isaac Hayes, the set spans deep Southern ballads, hard-driving R&B, and crossover soul classics. The inclusion of cuts by Johnnie Taylor, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Little Milton, Frederick Knight, David Porter, Chuck Brooks, John Gary Williams, and Shack gives the album serious collector appeal — particularly for fans of late-60s to mid-70s Southern soul.
This is not just a hits package; it’s a curated cross-section of Stax’s evolving sound — from raw Memphis grooves to the more polished, orchestrated early-’70s productions.
Genre:
Soul / Southern Soul / Memphis R&B
Track Listing:
Side One
- Johnnie Taylor – We’re Getting Careless with Our Love
- Chuck Brooks – Love’s Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (Parts 1 & 2)
- Little Milton – Behind Closed Doors
- Frederick Knight – I’ve Been Lonely for So Long
- John Gary Williams – The Whole Damn World Is Going Crazy
- Shack – Too Many Lovers
Side Two
- Rufus Thomas – (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
- David Porter – I’m Afraid the Masquerade Is Over
- Eddie Floyd – Bring It On Home to Me
- William Bell – My Whole World Is Falling Down
- Isaac Hayes – Part Time Love
Pressing & Collector Notes:
Fantasy-era Stax compilations like this were distributed internationally, and South African copies (marketed by Roots Record Company) are increasingly collectible locally due to limited quantities in circulation.
The track selection leans heavily toward early- to mid-1970s material — a strong selling point for collectors focused on the post-Volt/Stax peak years when production became richer and more orchestrated.
