Title: Isaac Hayes – Black Moses
Year/Genre: 1971, Soul / Funk
Matrix #: ENS 5003
Condition: VG++ (very clean copy; light handling only)

Cultural Facts:

1. Released in 1971 as a double LP on Stax/Enterprise, packaged in the famous fold-out cruciform “Black Moses” robe cover.

2. The nickname “Black Moses” was coined by Stax’s Dino Woodward; Hayes initially disliked it but later embraced the persona.

3. Mixes originals and deep-cover versions of contemporary pop/soul tunes, reinforcing Hayes’ status as a full-concept album artist.

4. Easy recommendation for fans of Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway or Barry White digging into early-’70s orchestrated soul.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $55–$75
VG+: $40–$55
VG: $28–$40
G: $18–$26

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