Otis Redding - The Dock Of The Bay Vinyl LP Record For Sale

Otis Redding - The Dock Of The Bay - ATCO Records SD 33-288 - 1968 - Original Release - EXTRA RARE First Pressing @ Columbia Terre Haute (this rare original version has "CT" and "T" in matrix and also ST-VO-681225CT on the labels)

Tracks:

(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
I Love You More Than Words Can Say
Let Me Come On Home
Open The Door
Don't Mess With Cupid
The Glory Of Love
I'm Coming Home
Tramp
The Huckle-Buck
Nobody Knows You (When You're Down And Out)
Ole Man Trouble

    The Dock Of The Bay is a moving showcase of Otis Redding’s unique voice, soulful emotion, and the rich, horn-driven sound of Memphis music. Released just months after his tragic death in 1968, this posthumous album captures an artist whose music could shift effortlessly from solemn ballads to lively, smashing performances. The legendary title track, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay,” reveals a gentler, more reflective side of Redding, complete with its unforgettable whistled ending, while “Tramp,” featuring Carla Thomas, brings plenty of playful Southern soul energy. Blending raw feeling, warm instrumentation, and infectious rhythm, this essential record stands as a celebration of Redding’s extraordinary talent.

Genre/s: Soul, R&B
For Fans Of: Sam Cooke, Al Green, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the M.G.’s
Official Release Date: February 23, 1968