ISAAC HAYES Hot Buttered Soul (2016 UK/EU limited edition 4-track LP, remastered from the original analogue tapes by leading engineer Dave Cooley and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. An all-time soul landmark, Hot Buttered Soul is the record that transformed Isaac Hayes from behind-the-scenes producer into a solo star - setting the stage for the cinematic soul sound of the 1970s. From the haunting 12-minute opener "Walk On By" to the epic spoken-word storytelling on "By The Time I Get To Phoenix", this is a soul odyssey like no other. Hayes' baritone narration, lush string arrangements, and hypnotic grooves redefined the genre and influenced decades of music to follow. Originally released in 1969, this definitive reissue features all-analog remastering and comes housed in a deluxe tip-on jacket, replicating the original cover artwork. Factory sealed & recommended)#Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time