Booker T. & The MG's - 'Hip Hug-her'

Year/Genre: 1967  Soul 
Matrix #: S 717
Condition: VG (plays good with light surface noise)

Description: Formed in Memphis, Tennessee, Booker T. & the M.G.’s were the legendary house band for Stax Records, shaping the Southern soul sound heard behind giants like Otis Redding and Sam & Dave. Hip Hug-Her, recorded in early 1967 and released that June, highlights their tight interplay and Booker T. Jones’s first use of Hammond B‑3 organ—ushering in a deeper groove than their earlier piano‑based recordings. The title track became their biggest hit since Green Onions, while covers like their soulful rendition of “Groovin’” showcase their influence on later soul, funk, and hip‑hop sampling culture. Even with light surface noise, this pressing delivers the rhythmic momentum and cultural weight that collectors adore.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $30–$40
EX/VG+: $22–$28
VG: $15–$20
G: $8–$14

8/5/25 TC