Sam Cooke - The Gospel Soul With the Soul Stirrers Vol. 1 (1969 / 72) Vinyl LP

Catalog Number: SPS-2116

Record Grading: Very Good (VG), Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; moderate to heavy scuffing, surface abrasion and a few surface impressions (front/back); discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is partly readable with wear and thatching. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Two large splits across bottom-edge. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of use and divots. 1972 pressing. Name written on front cover near right center. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Jesus Wash Away My Troubles
• Jesus, I'll Never Forget
• Nearer To Thee
• One More River
• Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone
• Any Day Now
• He's My Friend Until The End
• I'm Gonna Build On That Shore
• Just Another Day
• Someday, Somewhere
• Jesus Paid The Debt
• Peace In The Valley

About The Record:

The Gospel Soul of Sam Cooke With the Soul Stirrers Vol. 1, by Sam Cooke, is a compilation featuring his powerful gospel recordings with the legendary Soul Stirrers from the early to mid-1950s, showcasing his innovative tenor lead vocals that blended emotional depth, rhythmic freedom, and modern flair into traditional gospel, helping bridge gospel to the emerging soul sound. This collection highlights Cooke's songwriting contributions, including standout tracks like Nearer to Thee and Jesus Wash Away My Troubles, which remain fan-favorites for their heartfelt delivery and spiritual intensity, alongside classics such as Peace in the Valley (shared lead), Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone, and Any Day Now. Historically significant as part of Cooke's foundational gospel era before his secular crossover, these performances captured the Soul Stirrers' polyrhythmic brilliance and Cooke's ability to attract younger audiences, particularly women, to gospel shows. Popular songs like Jesus I'll Never Forget and One More River exemplify the group's enduring influence on soul music pioneers.