Colombia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Stax 2025168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Vinyl
Isaac HayesTheme From "Shaft" / Theme From "The Men" (Instrumental)
Vinyl pressings
Theme From "Shaft" / Theme From "The Men" (Instrumental)
by Isaac Hayes · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesFunkSoulThemeFunk / Soul
Theme From "Shaft" was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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"
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Colombia | Stax 2025168First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Australia | Stax K71817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Germany | Stax BO 124 / Bellaphon BO 1247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Stax K71817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-10477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-10477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-10477", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Bellaphon BO 211 / Stax BO 2117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL-710477", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Stax STX-10477", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| ? | US | Stax STX-10477", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | Collectables STX-10477", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ATheme From "Shaft"3:15
- BTheme From "The Men" (Instrumental)4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theme From "Shaft" are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Theme From "Shaft" are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1980.
When was Theme From "Shaft" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Colombia. One of them is Stax 2025168.
How do I tell if my copy of Theme From "Shaft" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2025168) 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" 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.
