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Sam Cooke – The Best Of Sam Cooke
Year/Genre: 1962, Soul/R&B
Matrix #: AYL1-3863
Condition: VG+, sounds great, some marks
Originally released in 1962 on RCA, this compilation reflects Cooke’s transition from gospel roots with the Soul Stirrers in Chicago to becoming a central figure of early soul. Issued just two years before his death in 1964, the set preserves his key singles from a period when African American artists were negotiating mainstream exposure amid the Civil Rights Movement. Later reissued under the RCA “Best Buy Series” (AYL1), it remained a cornerstone entry point for new listeners discovering Cooke’s role in shaping modern soul and pop songwriting.
Price Suggestions:
NM: $16–$22
VG+: $12–$16
VG: $8–$12
G: $4–$8
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