What is the best Otis Redding album of all time?

His output spans raw Southern soul ballads, explosive live performances, tender duets, and the crossover pop that defined him posthumously. Where do you stand?

Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul

Otis Redding's definitive 1965 album featuring covers of Sam Cooke and Smokey Robinson alongside originals, widely considered his masterpiece.

1/10

The Dock of the Bay

Otis Redding's 1968 posthumous album featuring his greatest crossover hit '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay,' released after his tragic death.

2/10

King & Queen

Otis Redding and Carla Thomas's celebrated 1967 duet album featuring the hit 'Tramp' — a showcase of raw Southern soul chemistry.

3/10

Live in Europe

Otis Redding's electrifying 1967 live album recorded at the Stax/Volt European Tour, capturing the raw energy of his legendary stage presence.

4/10

Dictionary of Soul

Otis Redding's 1966 album subtitled 'Complete & Unbelievable,' featuring 'Try a Little Tenderness' in its most famous recorded version.

5/10

The Soul Album

Otis Redding's urgent 1966 Stax album recorded quickly but full of rawness, featuring his gripping interpretation of 'It's Growing.'

6/10

Pain in My Heart

Otis Redding's 1964 debut album establishing his gritty Southern soul style with powerful covers of Sam Cooke and Little Richard.

7/10

Immortal Otis Redding

Otis Redding's 1968 posthumous album collecting late recordings that showed his evolving style and crossover ambitions.

8/10

Soul Ballads

Otis Redding's 1965 tender ballad album showcasing a softer side of his voice on standards and originals.

9/10

Otis Redding in Person at the Whisky a Go Go

Otis Redding's raw 1968 live album recorded at the legendary Los Angeles club, showing his electrifying live intensity.

10/10