Lady Soul — 1968

A run of near-perfect soul singles gathered into one essential set, sung with unmatched power and feeling. '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman' is a high point. Peak Aretha. The album that rewards listeners who go deeper into the catalogue.

On vinyl: Originals are widely faked and graded inconsistently — stick with a trusted reissue.

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If you have Lady Soul, these are the Aretha Franklin records worth reaching for next.

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