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Isaac Hayes – In The Beginning 1972 Atlantic Records stereo pressing of Isaac Hayes' debut studio album (originally issued in 1968 as 'Presenting Isaac Hayes' and repackaged by Atlantic following his massive success with 'Shaft' and 'Hot Buttered Soul'). Features extended soul-jazz workouts, deep Memphis grooves, and Isaac's signature baritone styling alongside the legendary Stax house rhythm section. Tracklist: Side 1: 1. Precious, Precious (2:45) 2. When I Fall in Love (3:28) 3. Medley (9:04) a) I Just Want to Make Love to You b) Rock Me Baby Side 2: 1. Medley (9:45) a) Going to Chicago Blues b) Misty 2. You Don't Know Like I Know (8:30) Pressing & Release Details: • Label: Atlantic Records (Green / White / Red label with 1841 Broadway, NYC rim text) • Catalog #: SD 1599 • Matrix / Label Runout: ST-A-712363-MO (Side 1) / ST-A-712364-MO (Side 2) • Pressing Plant: Monarch Record Mfg. Co. ("-MO" suffix on label) • Year: 1972 • Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM • Genre: Deep Soul / Memphis Funk / Rhythm & Blues / Jazz-Blues Condition: • Vinyl: VG+ (Clean surface with strong gloss; "BOB" written in green pen on Side 1 label per photo) • Cover: VG+ (Solid jacket with mild surface/ring wear and light edge wear) Recent Market Comps: • [Recent eBay sold listings and market comps](https://www.ebay.com/itm/358500956042) for standard 1972 Atlantic SD 1599 pressings generally range from $8 to $16 for VG/VG+ copies. • [Discogs sales history](https://www.discogs.com/release/849268-Isaac-Hayes-In-The-Beginning) records a median price around $7–$10, reaching $18–$24+ for Near Mint copies. Fast one-day shipping. Orders bundle automatically to save on shipping. Use the offer feature to receive a discount on any record in the store.