• 1. johnny, i love you
      • 2. cleveland now
      • 3. children don't get weary
      • 4. tank's lament
      • 5. blues in the gutter
      • 6. we've got johnny wells
      • 7. down at ralph's joint
      • 8. deadwood duck
      • 9. run tank run
      • 10. time is tight

      This is the soundtrack to Jules Dassin's seminal 1968 black action film 'Uptight!'. We reckon that this is not only is this the first black action film, but also the first black action film soundtrack (predating Shaft, Super Fly, Sweet Sweetback by a good two years). Includes the long version of 'Time Is Tight' - as included in Soul Jazz Records' totally fab 'Can You Dig It' album. (We would say that wouldn't we). 

      Other Releases on Stax

      Eddie FloydDown To Earth (1971)Stax
      Stax, 1971. Original gatefold USA vinyl
        • Original LP£35.00
          Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA Vinyl
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        Booker T & the MG'sSlum Baby (1969)Stax
        Funky cut!
        • – Slum Baby
        • Original 7"£8.00
          Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA Vinyl 45
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        Johnnie TaylorI Could Never Be President (1969)Stax
        Nice funky Stax tune. Unplayed original UK pressing Stax, drill-hole, Stax house bag
        • – i could never be president
        • – it's amazing
        • Original 7"£7.99
          Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45
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        Isaac HayesTheme From ShaftStax
          • Original 7" 2025-069£7.00
            Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK 45
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          Rufus ThomasJump Back 75Stax
            • Original 7" STN-0254£8.00
              Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA Vinyl
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            Frederick KnightI've Been Lonely For So Long (1973)Stax
            Classic southern soul on Stax 1973Great Original still-sealed cassette tape !!!
              William Bell And Judy ClayMy Baby Specializes / Left Over Love (1968)Stax
              Two-sider funky soul!UNPLAYED ORIGINAL USA 45
              • – My Baby Specializes
              • Original 7" STA-17£8.00
                Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45
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              The EmotionsShouting Out Love (1977)Stax
              Wicked uplifting Memphis soul 77Original USA 45
              • – Shouting Out Love
              • Original 7" STX-3200£10.00
                Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned Out-of-Print USA Vinyl
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              Little SonnyBlack & Blue (1971)Stax
              Wicked r'n'b/funk instrumental album on Stax circa 1971
                • Original LP£30.00
                  Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VGOriginal USA pressing vinyl, some damage at bottom right of sleeve
                • Cassette Tape STAX8575£10.00
                  Original cassette tape (still sealed)
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                Johnnie Taylor and Carla ThomasJust Keep On Loving MeStax
                Funky Stax tune. MINT UNPLAYED ORIGINAL UK PRESSING 45
                • – Just Keep On Loving Me
                • Original 7"£10.00
                  Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original UK 45

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                Carla ThomasWhere Do I Go (1969)Stax
                Nice Funky Soul tune Mint unplayed USA 45
                • – Where Do I Go
                • Original 7"£8.00
                  Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original USA 7"
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                Johnnie TaylorTaylored In Silk (1973)Stax
                  • Original LP STS-3014£15.00
                    Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned USA Vinyl
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                  Rufus ThomasDo The Double Bump (1975)Stax
                  Funky Memphis soul
                  • – Do The Double Bump
                  • Original 7" STN 0236£8.00
                    Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Unplayed original USA 45
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                  Black NastyTalking To The PeopleStax
                  Stax records, 1973.
                    • LP (180 gram) VMP2300-LP£30.99
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                    William Bell & Mavis StaplesStrung Out / Love's Sweet Sensation (1969)Stax
                    Top funky soul on Stax!
                    • – Strung Out
                    • – Love's Sweet Sensation
                    • Original 7"£10.00
                      ORIGINAL unplayed USA 45
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                    The Staple SingersIf You're Ready (Come Go With Me) / Love Comes In All Colors (1973)Stax
                    Classic!
                    • – If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
                    • Original 7" STA-0179£8.00
                      Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK Vinyl (UK PRESSING)
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                    Roy Lee Johnson & The VillagersThe Dryer (1972)Stax
                    Killer rare funk instrumental! Recorded at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 1972. Mint unplayed USA original 45.
                    • – the dryer (vocal)
                    • Original 7"£25.00
                      Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Unplayed USA 45
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                    Johnnie TaylorTestify (I Wonna) (1969)Stax
                    Top funky soul cut. MINT UNPLAYED 45
                    • – Testify (I Wonna)
                    • Original 7"£8.00
                      Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+
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                    Mel & TimStarting All Over Again (1972)Stax
                    1972 great soul on Stax RecordsCassette = Original cassette tape (still sealed)
                      The Sweet InspirationsEstelle, Myrna and Sylvia (1973)Stax
                      Killer funky-gospel-soul includes the club track "Pity Yourself". Rare! 
                      • – pity yourself

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