Shaft: Expanded Edition

A primary reason for the enduring significance of the ultimate Blaxploitation film Shaft is the film’s score, composed by the legendary Isaac Hayes. He created music that sounded like nothing else of its day – making this album truly one of the most pivotal and influential soundtracks of all-time. And now Stax Records proudly presents this phenomenal piece of music in an all-new digitally remastered deluxe edition featuring a special bonus track!- Digitally Remastered- Bonus track- Expanded Liner Notes by noted music author Ashley Kahn- The soundtrack continues to this day to influence popular music (hip hop especially) and serve as a sampler’s paradise.- Released in 1971, the Shaft soundtrack became a #1 selling album both in pop and R&B categories, remaining on the charts for a jaw-dropping 60 weeks.- Released in 1971, “Theme from Shaft” was an immediate crossover phenomenon; #1 pop single and #2 R&B single.- Isaac Hayes received a Golden Globe® for best original score, Grammy®’s for best original score and instrumental arrangement, and an Academy Award® for best original song (the first Academy Award® won by an African-American in a non-acting category).- Isaac Hayes has sold millions of CDs in the Soundscan era alone.- This is a ‘must’ for all music and soundtrack collectors, as well as all fans of soul, R&B, Disco, Stax Records and Isaac Hayes himself!