Mavis Staples (album)

Mavis Staples is the debut solo studio by American rhythm and blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples. It was released on June 16, 1969, by Volt Records.

Critical reception
Cashbox published a review of the album in the issue dated June 28, 1969, which said, "Mavis Staples, of the famed Staple Singers gospel group, goes solo and soul in this Steve Cropper-produced set, and the album's appeal could easily spread to the underground/contemporary market. Mavis unleashes a trained, experienced and powerful voice on such items as "The Choking Kind," "A House Is Not a Home," "Son of a Preacher Man," "Chained," "Security" and "You Send Me."

Personnel
Adapted from the album liner notes.
 * James Alexander - bass
 * Barry Beckett - keyboards
 * Al Bell - producer
 * Ron Capone - engineer
 * Steve Cropper - producer, arranger, guitar
 * Donald "Duck" Dunn - bass
 * Willie Hall - drums
 * Roger Hawkins - drums
 * Isaac Hayes - organ
 * Edward Hinton - guitar
 * David Hood - bass
 * Al Jackson, Jr. - drums
 * Beverly Parker - cover design
 * Bob Smith - cover photography
 * Mavis Staples - lead vocals
 * Marvell Thomas - piano
 * Honeya Thompson - art direction