A landmark archival release capturing the full 1972 Wattstax festival, Wattstax ’72 – The Complete Concert presents nearly eight hours of soul, funk, gospel and blues across 10 high‑fidelity 45RPM LPs. Featuring legendary performances from Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Albert King, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, The Bar‑Kays and many more, this limited edition US‑pressed box set delivers the definitive audio document of the historic Stax Records celebration. A centrepiece for collectors of 1970s soul and live recordings.
Track Summary
A complete live anthology featuring:
- Dale Warren & The Wattstax Orchestra performing the full Salvation Symphony
- Opening anthems, speeches and cultural commentary from Kim Weston, Tommy Jacquette, Richard Roundtree, Jesse Jackson and Melvin Van Peebles
- The Staple Singers performing a full run of classics including Respect Yourself and I’ll Take You There
- Gospel and soul highlights from Jimmy Jones, Louise McCord, Deborah Manning, Eric Mercury, Little Sonny and others
- Stax soul staples from William Bell, Eddie Floyd, The Temprees, Frederick Knight, The Newcomers and The Golden 13
- High‑energy gospel‑soul from The Rance Allen Group
- Extended soul performances from David Porter
- Funk powerhouses The Bar‑Kays delivering Son of Shaft / Feel It and more
- Deep‑soul performances from Tommy Tate
- A full showcase from Carla Thomas, including B‑A‑B‑Y and Gee Whiz
- Blues masterclass from Albert King, including I’ll Play The Blues For You and Killing Floor
- Crowd‑moving funk workouts from Rufus Thomas, including Do The Funky Chicken
- Soul anthems from The Soul Children
- Emotional performances from Billy Eckstine
- A headline set from Isaac Hayes, including Theme From Shaft, Soulsville, Never Can Say Goodbye, Ain’t No Sunshine / Lonely Avenue and I Stand Accused
- Closing moments led by Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jimmy Jones
Features
10×LP box set
Limited edition
45RPM 12" stereo vinyl
US pressing
Historic 1972 Wattstax concert in full
Soul, funk, gospel and R&B performances
Archival speeches and cultural commentary
Premium cardboard box with inner sleeves
Information
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Wattstax ’72 – The Complete Concert
Format: 10× Vinyl, LP, Stereo, Limited Edition, Box Set
Country: United States
Genre: Soul / Funk / R&B / Gospel
Style: Live / 1970s Soul / Stax Records
- Country of Origin United States
- Artist Various Artists
- Record Label Craft Recordings
- Occasion Birthday
- Case Type Cardboard Sleeve
- Fidelity Level Full-Range
- MPN CR00535
- Inlay Condition Mint (M)
- Colour Black
- Record Grading Mint (M)
- Format Record
- Release Year 2023
- Sleeve Condition Generic
- Style 1970s, Northern Soul, Soul Jazz, soul
- Features Import, Original Cover
- Number of Audio Channels Stereo
- Speed 45 RPM
- Release Title Wattstax: the Complete Concert
- Edition First Edition, Limited Edition
- Brand Vinyls / Records
- Type Box Set
- Sleeve Grading Mint (M)
- Era 1970s
- Instrument Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar
- Genre Funk, R&B & Soul, Soul
- Performer Orchestra /
- Run Time LP
- Vinyl Matrix Number n
- Composer /
- Conductor /
- Unit Type Unit
- Unit Quantity 1
- Producer /
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