Various – Wattstax: The Living Word (2×Vinyl LP, 2023, Craft Recordings CR00539, 50th Anniversary Edition)

Why This Record Matters
Wattstax: The Living Word documents performances connected with the landmark 1972 Wattstax event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The program brings together major Stax artists including The Staple Singers, Eddie Floyd, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, The Bar-Kays, Albert King, The Soul Children, and Isaac Hayes.

Collector Note
This 2023 U.S. Craft Recordings CR00539 50th Anniversary Edition is a two-LP reissue cut from the original analog tapes by Chris Muth. The set was mastered at Record Technology Incorporated and carries hype-sticker barcode 888072442177.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: M
Sleeve: NM

Technical Details
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 50th Anniversary Edition
Label: Craft Recordings – CR00539
Country: US
Released: February 24, 2023
Genre: Funk / Soul, Stage & Screen
Style: Soul, Funk, Soundtrack

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Staple Singers – Oh La De Da – 4:56
A2 The Staple Singers – I Like The Things About Me – 6:10
A3 The Staple Singers – Respect Yourself – 4:35
A4 The Staple Singers – I'll Take You There – 5:25
A5 Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood – 3:34
A6 Eddie Floyd – Lay Your Loving On Me – 5:05

Side B
B1 Carla Thomas – I Like What You're Doing To Me – 3:31
B2 Carla Thomas – Gee Whiz – 3:43
B3 Carla Thomas – I Have A God Who Loves – 5:09
B4 Rufus Thomas – The Breakdown – 4:06
B5 Rufus Thomas – Do The Funky Chicken – 4:55
B6 Rufus Thomas – Do The Funky Penguin – 5:50

Side C
C1 The Bar-Kays – Son Of Shaft / Feel It – 11:00
C2 The Bar-Kays – I Can't Turn You Loose – 3:59
C3 Albert King – Killing Floor – 4:00
C4 Albert King – I'll Play The Blues For You – 5:34
C5 Albert King – Angel Of Mercy – 5:52

Side D
D1 The Soul Children – I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To – 6:49
D2 The Soul Children – Hearsay – 7:28
D3 Isaac Hayes – Ain't No Sunshine – 17:36

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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