Aa. Vv. - Stax Revue: Live In '65!

A vivid sonic snapshot of two iconic 1965 performances—one at Memphis’s Club Paradise, the other at Los Angeles’s 5‑4 Ballroom. This vinyl edition marks the 60th anniversary with remastered audio and previously unreleased tracks.

• Format: 2‑LP vinyl
• Genre: Soul / R&B
• Label & Year: Craft Recordings / Concord, 2025
• EAN: 0888072255951

Tracklist

• LP 1 – Club Paradise
  • Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Green Onions
  • Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Boot‑Leg *
  • Booker T. & The M.G.’s – You Can’t Sit Down
  • Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Summertime
  • Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Soul Twist
  • David Porter – Just Be True *
  • David Porter – Can’t See You When I Want To *
  • The Astors – What Can It Be *
  • Wendy Rene – Bar‑B‑Q *
• LP 2 – 5‑4 Ballroom
  • The Mar‑Keys – Last Night
  • The Mad Lads – Don’t Have To Shop Around
  • The Astors – Candy
  • William Bell – Any Other Way
  • William Bell – You Don’t Miss Your Water
  • Carla Thomas – Every Ounce Of Strength
  • Booker T. & The M.G.’s – Boot‑Leg
  • Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour *
  • Rufus Thomas – Walking The Dog

* previously unreleased tracks

Why You’ll Love It

This double vinyl captures the raw vitality of a label on the rise, from the relaxed groove of Memphis to the charged energy of Los Angeles. The remastered sound brings the live experience to life, making this edition a standout for collectors and soul aficionados alike.

Trivia

• The vinyl was cut from lacquers by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl, ensuring high-fidelity sound quality .
• Includes liner notes by Grammy-winning writer Lynell George and producer Alec Palao, offering rich historical context .
• Features rare performances by Wilson Pickett and David Porter, plus an extended “The Dog” by Rufus Thomas, enhancing its collectible appeal .