Artist page · 05/07/2026
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17 vinyl releases spanning original soundtracks, iconic studio albums, and compilations with rare pressings from multiple countries.
Isaac Hayes combined deep soul, funk, and soundtrack compositions into a unique catalog that shaped music in Memphis and beyond. Beginning with early singles in the 1960s after signing with Stax Records in 1964, he became known for extended orchestral arrangements and pioneering the funk/soul sound.
His albums like "Hot Buttered Soul" (1969) and "Shaft" (1971) stand out with multiple vinyl pressings across the US, UK, Canada, and Brazil. His work includes both solo studio efforts and soundtrack records from blaxploitation films, all documented with detailed track lists and priced vinyl editions tracked globally.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Stax · 2003
Pointblank · 1995
Columbia · 1988
CBS · 1986
Polydor · 1981
Polydor · 1980
Polydor · 1979
Polydor · 1979
Stax · 1978
Polydor · 1978
ABC Records · 1977
Polydor · 1977
HBS · 1976
HBS · 1976
Stax · 1975
HBS · 1975
Enterprise · 1974
Enterprise · 1974
Enterprise · 1973
Enterprise · 1973
Enterprise · 1971
Enterprise · 1971
Enterprise · 1970
Enterprise · 1970
Enterprise · 1969
Enterprise · 1968
Polydor · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Isaac Hayes's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
A foundational Isaac Hayes album featuring four extended soul tracks, including the 12-minute "Walk On By" and the nearly 19-minute "By The Time I Get To Phoenix."
The soundtrack to the 1971 film 'Shaft', a soul-jazz and funk record with 15 tracks including the 4:37 title theme that topped the R&B charts.
Original soundtrack with 17 tracks combining soul and funk elements, including 'Main Title "Truck Turner"' and 'Pursuit Of The Pimpmobile,' with original US and Brazil pressings.
Go further
Artists who share part of Isaac Hayes's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I took soul music and made it cinematic, longer, and deeper with orchestration and funky grooves.— Isaac Hayes
Released in 1969, this album features just four tracks, some exceeding 12 minutes, showcasing Hayes’ pioneering orchestral soul style that redefined album structure in soul music.
The 1971 album 'Shaft' included the title track with a 4:37 runtime, which reached number one on R&B charts and became Hayes’ signature composition blending funk and jazz.
The soundtrack for 'Truck Turner' saw original pressings in the US and Brazil in 1974. The US Enterprise label version catalogued as ENS-2-7507 and the Brazilian release ENLP-9081 offer different collector price ranges from €4.83 to €20.
Isaac Hayes signed with Stax Records in 1964, collaborating with artists like David Porter and Booker T. Jones to create hits for Sam and Dave before launching his solo career with groundbreaking albums.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Key collectible albums include "Hot Buttered Soul" (1969), "Shaft" (1971), and "Truck Turner" (1974) original pressings, often sought for their soundtracks and extended soul arrangements.
His vinyl formats vary mainly as LP albums, including stereo and mono editions, promotional copies, and some double LPs, especially for soundtrack releases.
Major labels include Stax Records, Enterprise, Polydor, and later Concord Records; Hayes also created Hot Buttered Soul label during his career.
Yes, significant pressings exist from the US, UK, Canada, Brazil, Taiwan, and South Korea, with some unofficial releases adding diversity for collectors.
It features just four tracks with long durations, including 12 minutes for "Walk On By" and almost 19 minutes for "By The Time I Get To Phoenix."
He was born in Covington, Tennessee, and was active in Memphis’ club and recording scene, eventually becoming a prominent soul and funk figure.
He composed and performed soundtracks for films like "Shaft" (1971), "Tough Guys" (1973), and "Truck Turner" (1974), blending funk, soul, and cinematic elements.
Tracks such as "Theme from Shaft," "Walk on By," and "Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic" are highly regarded and appear on several key albums and compilations.
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