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Recorded in a single marathon session, it captures Redding's raw, generous soul at its peak, covers and originals alike. Urgent and deeply felt. Essential 1960s soul. Released in 1965, it's an early landmark for Otis Redding.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- I've Been Loving You Too Long on Best Songs of the 1960s
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If you have Otis Blue, these are the Otis Redding records worth reaching for next.
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