France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Voice Of Lebanon 2C 064 - 16949Voice Of Lebanon 2C 064 - 16.949
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M6 284630 16949 A LRTK 20 21Side A runout
M6 284631 16949 B LRTK 21 21Side B runout
عبد الحليم حافظمداح القمر = Maddah El Amar
Vinyl pressings
مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar
by عبد الحليم حافظ · 1972
13 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Egypt
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan 37-71345
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LPS 83A
LPS 84B
Egypt
1972- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan 37-71345
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Greece
1972- Label and catalog number
- Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 10
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L R T K 2 0Side A, Runout
L R T K 2 1Side B, Runout
LRTK 20Side A, Label
LRTK 21Side B, Label
Middle East
1972- Label and catalog number
- Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 13
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LRTK 20Runout, stamped, side A
LRTK 21Runout, stamped, side B
LRTK 20Label, side A
LRTK 21Label, side B
Middle East
1972- Label and catalog number
- Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 13
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LRTK 20Runout, stamped, side A
LRTK 21Runout, stamped, side B
LRTK 20Label, side A
LRTK 21Label, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Egypt | Soutelphan 37-71345First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Egypt | Soutelphan 37-71345First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Voice Of Lebanon 2C 064 - 16949 / Voice Of Lebanon 2C 064 - 16.949First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Middle East | Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 13First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Middle East | Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 13First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gulf Cooperation Council | Music Box International MBGS LP 513LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | من الشرق 36506 / من الشرق M 36506LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Unknown | NASR records LPN 101LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 13LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Greece | Voice Of Lebanon VLEX 152/37", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Middle East | Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 10LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Middle East | Voice Of Lebanon VLMX 10LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMaddah El Amar
- BMaddah El Amar
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar are there?
13 vinyl pressings of مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2016.
When was مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Egypt, Greece, Middle East. One of them is Voice Of Lebanon 2C 064 - 16949.
How do I tell if my copy of مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 064 - 16949, 37-71345, VLMX 10, VLMX 13) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6 284630 16949 A LRTK 20 21 and M6 284631 16949 B LRTK 21 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is مداح القمر = Maddah El Amar on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
