The album mainly consists of cover versions of other R&B and soul artists' hits, and, bar one track, was recorded in a 24-hour period over July 9 and 10, 1965, at the Stax Recording Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Otis Blue was critically acclaimed and became one of Redding's most successful albums; it reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart, and was his first to reach the top spot of the Billboard R&B chart. Furthermore, it produced three popular singles, all charting at least in the top 50 on both the Billboard R&B and the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is considered by many critics to be Redding's first fully realized album.

Tracklist

A1 Ole Man Trouble 2:35
A2 Respect 2:03
A3 Change Gonna Come 4:13
A4 Down In The Valley 2:55
A5 I've Been Loving You Too Long 2:53
B1 Shake 2:38
B2 My Girl 2:53
B3 Wonderful World 3:09
B4 Rock Me Baby 3:22
B5 Satisfaction 2:43
B6 You Don't Miss Your Water 2:49