Various - This Is Soul (50th Anniversary)

This original 1968 compilation has integral historical grounding and features the absolute best of Stax and Atlantic artists from Aretha Franklin to Percy Sledge, Wilson Pickett to Sam & Dave, Otis Redding to Ben E. King. 12 songs that defined an era.

Appearing first in the UK in 1968, This Is Soul was an immediate success. At a time when mainstream radio was not focused on soul music, and this compilation was the UK's first introduction to the great soul music from the US.

Heavyweight vinyl produced by Atlantic Records in 2018 by Warner Music UK. US Import.

TRACKLISTING:

SIDE A

1. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
2. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
3. Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
4. When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
5. I Got Everything I Need - Sam & Dave
6. What Is Soul? - Ben E. King

SIDE B

1. Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) - Otis Redding
2. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
3. Keep Looking - Solomon Burke
4. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) - Aretha Franklin
5. Warm And Tender Love - Percy Sledge
6. Land Of A Thousand Dances - Wilson Pickett