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Various Artists - The Very Best Of Blues Brother Soul Sister (3-CD Box Set, 2005, UK Pressing, Warner Strategic Marketing, WSMCD210)
£3.95
An absolutely massive, premium retrospective collection gathering 60 timeless blues, rhythm & blues, and southern soul masterpieces across a deluxe three-disc showcase.
- Masterfully curated definitive anthology tracking the foundational golden eras of independent global black music history.
- Loaded with original historic recordings by legendary titans including John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Wilson Pickett.
- Includes all three individual jewel cases with pristine individual front booklet variations and the highly sought-after original promotional mailing insert.
- Artist: Various Artists
- Album Title: The Very Best Of Blues Brother Soul Sister
- Format: 3-CD Album Box Set (Outer Slipbox Missing)
- Release Year: 2005
- Country: United Kingdom
- Record Label: Warner Strategic Marketing
- Catalog Number: WSMCD210
- Barcode: 5050467773227
- Media Condition Status: Excellent (EX)
Tracklist:
Disc 1:
Disc 1:
- These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
- Piece Of My Heart - Erma Franklin
- I'm In The Mood - John Lee Hooker
- In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
- Abraham, Martin & John - Marvin Gaye
- B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
- Tired Of Being Alone - Al Green
- Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
- Reconsider Baby - Lowell Fulson
- Walkin' The Dog - Rufus Thomas
- Steal Away - Jimmy Hughes
- Starting All Over Again - Mel & Tim
- Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright
- Dark End Of The Street - James Carr
- Patches - Clarence Carter
- Groovin' - Booker T & The MGs
- I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green
- Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
- Think - Aretha Franklin
- Soul Deep - Box Tops
Disc 2:
- Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips
- I Just Want To Make Love To You - Etta James
- Stand By Me - Ben E. King
- Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
- Respect - Aretha Franklin
- Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
- Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
- Take Me To The River - Al Green
- Dedicated To The One I Love - Shirelles
- Let's Stay Together - Al Green
- Raindrops - Dee Clark
- Walking The Back Streets And Crying - Little Milton
- Members Only - Bobby Bland
- As Long As I Move - Ruth Brown
- Down Home Blues - Z.Z. Hill
- The Chokin' Kind - Joe Simon
- Mr Big Stuff - Jean Knight
- Groovy Situation - Gene Chandler
- I've Been Loving You Too Long - Otis Redding
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Angel Of The Morning - Nina Simone
Disc 3:
- Soul Man - Sam & Dave
- Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
- The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King
- Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
- Memphis Soul Stew - King Curtis
- My Guy - Mary Wells
- Harlem Shuffle - Bob & Earl
- Seesaw - Don Conway
- Ruby Ruby - Drifters
- Slip Away - Clarence Carter
- Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
- Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville
- Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore
- Need Your Love So Bad - Fleetwood Mac
- I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers
- Just One Look - Doris Troy
- Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Aretha Franklin
- Honky Tonk Woman - Taj Mahal
- Loverman - Billie Holiday
Condition Report:
- Compact Discs: Excellent (EX). All three vibrant, solid red-and-white disc faces look beautiful. The optical silver playing surfaces are beautifully preserved with deep factory reflections, showing only minor cosmetic surface handling wisps under direct grading light that do not affect crisp, skip-free digital playback.
- Insert Inlays: Excellent (EX). All three individual multi-page booklet covers, inner liners, and backing tray cards are exceptionally crisp and clean. Includes the authentic, loose Atlantic/WSM promotional mail-in postcard insert in unbent condition. Entirely free from handwriting, water stains, or thumb creases.
- Jewel Cases & Seal: Very Good Plus (VG+). All three individual standard clear-tray jewel cases are entirely sturdy with complete inner holding teeth and smooth swinging hinges. Casing faces display minor superficial handling scuffs from past shelf storage. The outer cardboard compilation box is missing. Unsealed as originally issued.