Otis Blue - Otis Redding Sings Soul Vinyl

Artist: Otis Redding

Title: Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul

Label: Atlantic

Catalogue Number: K 40003

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1965

Pressing Year: UK Atlantic Reissue

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Otis Blue / Otis Redding Sings Soul is one of the defining albums of 1960s soul music and a landmark recording from the legendary Otis Redding.

Originally released in 1965, the album captures Redding at the height of his powers, combining his extraordinary voice with the raw energy and precision of the Stax house musicians.

Featuring the classics Respect, I've Been Loving You Too Long, A Change Is Gonna Come, My Girl, Shake and Otis Redding's electrifying interpretation of (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, Otis Blue remains one of the most influential and celebrated soul albums ever recorded.

A truly essential album from one of the greatest voices in soul music.

Pressing Notes

UK Atlantic Records reissue, catalogue number K 40003.

This copy features the stamped K-40003-A6 / K-40003-B6 matrix combination.

The K 40003 catalogue number identifies the later UK Atlantic edition rather than the original 1965 UK Atlantic issue. The A6/B6 matrix combination is documented on UK Atlantic reissue copies of the album.

Because the same A6/B6 matrix combination appears on more than one documented UK Atlantic pressing, this copy is conservatively identified as a UK Atlantic reissue rather than being assigned a definitive pressing year without confirmation of the exact label design.

A highly desirable UK analogue pressing of one of the greatest soul albums of all time.

Track Listing

Side One

Ole Man Trouble
Respect
A Change Is Gonna Come
Down In The Valley
I've Been Loving You Too Long
Shake

Side Two

My Girl
Wonderful World
Rock Me Baby
Satisfaction
You Don't Miss Your Water
Matrix / Runout

Side One: K-40003-A6

Side Two: K-40003-B6

Additional Information
UK Atlantic Records reissue
Atlantic Records
Catalogue number K 40003
A6 / B6 matrix combination
Stamped matrix numbers
33⅓ RPM LP
Originally released in 1965
Features Respect
Includes I've Been Loving You Too Long
Features A Change Is Gonna Come
Includes My Girl
Features Shake
Includes (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Landmark Southern soul album
Essential Otis Redding vinyl
Collectible UK analogue pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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