First-year pressing

Arabian Affair / Desert Dance 1978 Philippines Pressing (MER-24-656)

Arabian Affair / Desert Dance by Abdul Hassan Orchestra

Artist: Abdul Hassan Orchestra
Title: Desert Dance / Arabian Affair
Labels: Mercury MER-24-656
Mercury 6013 514
Country: Philippines
Released: 1978
Format: 7", 45 RPM, Single

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

MER-24-656-ALabel Side A
MER-24-656-BLabel Side B
MER 24656 ARunout Side A, Hand-Etched
MER 24656 BRunout Side B, Hand-Etched