India
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)Odeon MOCEC.7519 (H)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XCEIX.2915Matrix on label side A
XCEIX.2916Matrix on label side B
Laxmikant-PyarelalHaathi Mere Saathi
Vinyl pressings
Haathi Mere Saathi
by Laxmikant-Pyarelal · 1971
13 pressings4 countriesBollywoodHindustaniSoundtrackPop
Haathi Mere Saathi was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Haathi Mere Saathi
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
India
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XCEIX 2915-T2T2 08/65 44Stamped runout side 1
XCEIX 2916-T1-T1 08/66 37Stamped runout side 2
XCEIX. 2915Label side 1
XCEIX. 2916Label side 2
India
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XCEIX 2915-T2T1Side A runout, stamped
XCEIX 2916-T1Side B runout, stamped
XCEIX. 2915Side A label
XCEIX. 2916Side B label
India
1971- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
XCEIX 2915-T2Side A runout, stamped
XCEIX 2916-T1Side B runout, stamped
XCEIX. 2915Side A label
XCEIX. 2916Side B label
Malaysia
1971- Label and catalog number
- D OLP 7179
- Format
- LP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | India | Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H) / Odeon MOCEC.7519 (H)First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | India | Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | India | Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | India | Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H)First yearLP | LP |
| 1971 | Malaysia | D OLP 7179First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Peru | Odeon Del Peru LD-02.01.36LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | ST STLP 2005LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Israel | His Master's Voice IND 1013 / EMI IND 1013LP | LP |
| ? | Malaysia | Bombay Records BBLP 4003LP | LP |
| ? | Malaysia | Linde Records URLP 4026LP | LP |
| ? | Malaysia | Bell Records LP 9120LP | LP |
| ? | Malaysia | Roebuck Record SPLP 112212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Malaysia | Bell Records LP 9120LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Chal Chal Chal Mere Saathi
- A2Dilbarjani Chali Hawa
- A3Nafrat Ki Duniya Ko
- B1Dhak Dhak Dhak
- B2Sun Jaa Aa Thandi Hawa
- B3Meherbano Qadardano
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Haathi Mere Saathi are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Haathi Mere Saathi are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Haathi Mere Saathi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in India, Malaysia. One of them is Odeon MOCEC. 7519 (H).
How do I tell if my copy of Haathi Mere Saathi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOCEC. 7519 (H), OLP 7179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XCEIX.2915 and XCEIX.2916. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Haathi Mere Saathi 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.
