Egypt
1953- Label and catalog number
- Cairophon HPC 138
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BDA 544 21 M3 145595Runout side A
BDA 545 21 M3 145596Runout side B
BDA 544Label side A
BDA 545Label side B
Farid El AtracheBissat Errih
Vinyl pressings
Bissat Errih
by Farid El Atrache · 1953
10 pressings4 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Bissat Errih was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 Bissat Errih
1 pressing came out in 1953, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Egypt | Cairophon HPC 138First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Lebanon | Cairophon C 60217", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Lebanon | Cairophon C 60217", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Algeria | Zed El Youm Nº 6231 / Zed El Youm No 62327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Algeria | دنيا زاد N° 9067", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | Egypt | Cairophon HPC 138Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | France | Cairophon HPCL 537", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Disques Palace PAL-62327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Souriphone SOUR 1337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Edition Palas E. P62327" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ABissat Errih (1)
- BBissat Errih (2)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bissat Errih are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bissat Errih are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1953 and 1974.
When was Bissat Errih first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in Egypt. One of them is Cairophon HPC 138.
How do I tell if my copy of Bissat Errih is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HPC 138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDA 544 21 M3 145595 and BDA 545 21 M3 145596. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bissat Errih 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.