A rare deep‑dive into the creative heart of Stax Records, Written In Their Soul presents original songwriter demos for some of the label’s most enduring hits. Captured in their rawest, most intimate form, these recordings reveal the melodic foundations and emotional immediacy behind classics later made famous by Stax legends. Issued as a Record Store Day 2023 limited edition on orange vinyl, this collection is an essential piece for soul collectors and Stax devotees.

Track Listing

1. Eddie Floyd – 634‑5789 (Soulsville, USA)
2. Deanie Parker – I’ve Got No Time To Lose
3. Carla Thomas – A Woman’s Love
4. Eddie Floyd – I’ll Always Have Faith In You
5. Mack Rice – Respect Yourself
6. Homer Banks – I’ll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm)
7. Shelbra Bennett – I’ll Be The Other Woman
8. Homer Banks – (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right
9. Carl Smith – I Got To Be Myself
10. Homer Banks – If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)
11. Henderson Thigpen – Woman To Woman
12. Eddie Floyd – We Can Love
13. Homer Banks – I’ve Got A Feeling (We’ll Be Seeing Each Other Again)

Features

Record Store Day 2023 limited edition
Orange coloured vinyl
Songwriter demo recordings from the Stax archives
Includes early versions of major Stax hits
Craft Recordings / Stax release
US pressing

Information

Artist: Various
Title: Written In Their Soul (The Hits: The Stax Songwriter Demos)
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Orange
Label: Craft Recordings – CR00629; Stax – CR00629
Country: US
Released: 24 November 2023
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul