Otis Blue (1965)
0.3333Canon Score · ranked #88 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul (often referred to simply as Otis Blue) is the third studio album by the American soul singer and songwriter Otis Redding. It was first released on September 15, 1965, as an LP record through the Stax Records subsidiary label Volt. Otis Blue is composed mainly of cover versions of contemporary R&B hits, exploring themes from the blues and love ballads, among others.
Why it ranks #88
Every list on which Otis Blue appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #78 / 500 |
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #81 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #178 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #405 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 Albums (2006) | Editorial list | Selected |