[MUSIC]. Archive of 48 promotional photographs from Stax Records, Memphis, TN, incl. images of Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Sam and Dave, Johnnie Taylor, and Isaac Hayes. Ca 1968-1969.
Sale 1118 - African Americana
Feb 28, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$800 -
1,200
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$1,134
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Lot Description
[MUSIC]. Archive of 48 promotional photographs from Stax Records, Memphis, TN, incl. images of Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Sam and Dave, Johnnie Taylor, and Isaac Hayes. Ca 1968-1969.
Each approx. 8 x 10 in. Most marked with Stax Record Co. logo and sister companies Volt Records and Hip Records. Many with printed captions.
Collection of 48 promotional photographs of artists and musicians represented by the now legendary Stax Record Co. studio in Memphis. Subjects include Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Staple Singers, Sam and Dave (two views from a recording session), Johnnie Taylor, Booker T. & The M.G.’s, The Bar-Kays, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd, Albert King, etc. Stax Records was very influential in the development of Southern and Memphis soul music while also issuing gospel, funk, and blues recordings.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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