France
December 1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 72 359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Bob Azzam Et Son OrchestreMustapha
Vinyl pressings
Mustapha
by Bob Azzam Et Son Orchestre · 1959
22 pressings3 countriesSoft RockLatin JazzBoleroJazz
Mustapha was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Mustapha
2 pressings came out in 1959, 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.
Spain
1959- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BCGE 28194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
QEB 4497-2Runout side A etched
QEB 4498-2Runout side B etched
QEB. 4497Side A Label
QEB. 4498Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Spain | Barclay BCGE 28194First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1959 | France | Barclay 72 359First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Belgium | Barclay 723597", EP | 7", EP |
| 1960 | Belgium | Barclay 723597", EP | 7", EP |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | Spain | Barclay BCGE 281947", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | Spain | Barclay BCGE 28.1947", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 359 / Barclay 723597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 359 / Barclay 723597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1960 | France | Barclay 72 359 / Barclay 723597", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Barclay 72 3597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 72 359 / Barclay 723597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Barclay 72 359 / Barclay 723597", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Mustapha2:44
- A2Padrone D'O Mare (Toi Seule)3:06
- B1Tintarella Di Luna2:31
- B2T'Ho Vista Piangere2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mustapha are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Mustapha are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1963.
When was Mustapha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in France, Spain. One of them is Barclay 72 359, released December 1959.
How do I tell if my copy of Mustapha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 72 359, BCGE 28194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mustapha 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.