Egypt
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan GSTP 20
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 LPS 99Label Side A
12 LPS 100Label Side B
عبد الحليم حافظرسالة من تحت الماء
Vinyl pressings
رسالة من تحت الماء
by عبد الحليم حافظ · 1973
12 pressings3 countriesFolkWorld& Country
رسالة من تحت الماء was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 رسالة من تحت الماء
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 2 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan GSTP 20
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
12 LPS 99Label Side A
12 LPS 100Label Side B
Egypt
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan 33 S 50
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 LPS 99Label Side A
10 LPS 100Label Side B
Egypt
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
18 ALabel Side A
18 BLabel Side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan SLPL 4
- Format
- LP
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Soutelphan SLPL 4
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Egypt | Soutelphan GSTP 20First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Egypt | Soutelphan GSTP 20First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Egypt | Soutelphan 33 S 50First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Egypt | SoutelphanFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Soutelphan SLPL 4First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | France | Soutelphan SLPL 4First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gulf Cooperation Council | Music Box International MBGSLP 503LP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | La Voix Du Globe VDG 100 010 LPLP | LP |
| ? | France | Soutelphan HPC 10 011LP | LP |
| ? | France | La Voix Du Globe VDG 100 010 LP / La Voix Du Globe 100.010LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Sawt El Arab HPC 10 011LP | LP |
| ? | France | El Ousbough DP 18LP | LP |
Tracklist
- Aرسالة من تحت الماء = Resala
- Bرسالة من تحت الماء = Resala
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of رسالة من تحت الماء are there?
12 vinyl pressings of رسالة من تحت الماء are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 2016.
When was رسالة من تحت الماء first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Egypt, France. One of them is Soutelphan GSTP 20.
How do I tell if my copy of رسالة من تحت الماء is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GSTP 20, 33 S 50, SLPL 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 LPS 99 and 12 LPS 100. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is رسالة من تحت الماء 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.
