Year/Genre: 1969 Soul

Matrix #: ENS 1001

Condition: VG plays really well with no issues

Description: Released in 1969 on Stax’s Enterprise label, Hot Buttered Soul established Memphis-born Isaac Hayes as one of the most innovative figures in American music. At a time when most soul albums featured short, radio-oriented tracks, Hayes stretched songs into long, orchestrated performances, breaking commercial norms and reshaping the genre. The album’s success marked a turning point for Stax Records after the loss of its distribution deal with Atlantic, proving that ambitious, artist-driven projects could reach wide audiences. Its cultural influence extended into the development of funk, disco, and hip-hop, where Hayes’ style and arrangements were sampled for decades to come.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $45–$60
VG+: $30–$40
VG: $20–$28
G: $12–$18

8/22/25 LM