Isaac Hayes, ‘Shaft’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, April 22, 1972). Click to enlarge.

Isaac Hayes’ Shaft soundtrack released in August of 1971 and went on to become Hayes’ best-known L.P. and the Stax record label’s best-selling disc. “Theme from Shaft” won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1972.

(Image source: Billboard)

Previously on Vintage Ads: Stephen Stills, ‘Manassas’ (1972)