| Uncloudy Day | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | 1956-1959 | |||
| Genre | Gospel music | |||
| Length | 35:36 | |||
| Label | Vee-Jay VJLP 5000 | |||
| Producer | Calvin Carter | |||
| The Staple Singers chronology | ||||
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Uncloudy Day is a collection of recordings made between 1956 and 1959 by the Staple Singers, many of which that were originally released as 10-inch, 78 rpm shellac discs, that became the first 12 inch Gospel LP released by the Vee-Jay label. [1] [2]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
AllMusic reviewer Opal Nations stated "Classic folk-rooted gospel from this mixed group. Stinging Delta guitar. Stunning harmonies". [3]
All compositions by Roebuck Staples except where noted
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