Carla Thomas Stax Classics

Atlantic Records arranged to distribute Stax / Satellite records when this Memphis label began to have an extraordinary number of hits, including big national ones, for a small, new label. However, buried in this distribution contract was a clause that Atlantic assumed ownership of this material, the 'masters' should this distribution arrangement be cancelled. And when it was, Jim Stewart (the 'St' in Stax) was very disappointed. At the very least, this is a major cautionary tale, to read & understand ANY contract you are considering signing, NO exceptions! Retain an attorney - of your own selection and retainer - if a lot of $ is or could be involved, and to have someone on YOUR side! As this great material was originated by Stax, and NOT Atlantic, I feel that Atlantic perpetrated a big, major rip - off, on Stax, and that you should by this material, issued by other labels, such as Collectables, and NOT on the Atlantic label! Also, these cheap bastards at Atlantic, didn't include her first hit: "Gee Whiz."