France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax 2025 069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Isaac HayesTheme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme
Vinyl pressings
Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme
by Isaac Hayes · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesSoundtrackThemeJazz-FunkFunk
Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme
2 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stax 2025 069
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
2025069 1 380A-side runout
2025069 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ 2 380B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Stax 2025 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Stax 2025 069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Stax 2025-0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Stax 20 25 0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Stax 169.062 L7" | 7" |
| ? | France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK & France | Stax 2025 0697", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATheme From Shaft (Vocal)4:37
- BEllie's Love Theme3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France. One of them is Stax 2025 069.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2025 069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theme From Shaft / Ellie's Love Theme on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
