A stunning collection capturing the early brilliance of Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul brings together essential recordings from her formative years — a period where her jazz‑inflected phrasing, gospel‑rooted power and unmistakable emotional depth were already fully in bloom.

This WaxTime 180‑gram limited edition presents a beautifully curated selection of soul, jazz and blues‑leaning performances, showcasing Aretha’s extraordinary range across heartfelt ballads, spirited standards and early signature tracks. Pressed in Europe and housed in a clean stereo sleeve, this edition is a superb entry point into her pre‑Atlantic catalogue and a must‑have for collectors of classic soul.

Track Listing

1. Won’t Be Long
2. Today I Sing The Blues
3. Rock‑A‑Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
4. (Blue) By Myself
5. Don’t Cry, Baby
6. Sweet Lover
7. Ac‑Cent‑Tchu‑Ate The Positive
8. Over The Rainbow
9. Without The One You Love
10. Operation Heartbreak
11. Rough Lover
12. All Night Long
13. I’m Wandering
14. Right Now
15. It’s So Heartbreakin’
16. I Surrender, Dear
17. That Lucky Old Sun
18. Try A Little Tenderness

Features

180‑gram vinyl
Limited edition compilation
Stereo WaxTime pressing
Soul, jazz and blues‑influenced early recordings
Includes Won’t Be Long, Today I Sing The Blues and Rough Lover
European manufacture

Information

Artist: Aretha Franklin
Title: The Queen of Soul
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Stereo, 180g
Label: WaxTime
Catalogue No: 772362
Country: Europe
Released: 2024
Genre: Jazz / Funk / Soul / Blues
Style: Soul / Soul‑Jazz