US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1922
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP-1922 A 6-9-60 AB rIA-Side Runout Etching
AFLP-1922 B AB H-BB-Side Runout Etching
Mohammed El-Bakkar & His Oriental EnsembleDances Of Port Said
Vinyl pressings
Dances Of Port Said
by Mohammed El-Bakkar & His Oriental Ensemble · 1960
15 pressings6 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Dances Of Port Said was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Dances Of Port Said
5 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
AFSD 5922A // SN [Res]A runout
AFSD 5922B // SN [Res]B runout
AFSD 5922-AA label
AFSD 5922-BB label
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Abbey Press.,Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
ASFD 5922A < 9-2-60 CDK AB ⟔IA runout
AFSD-5922B < AB ⟔IB runout
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity 145 001 FBL
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Netherlands
1960- Label and catalog number
- Harem Harem 005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Netherlands | Harem Harem 005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | UK | Audio Fidelity 145 001 FBLFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1922First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | UK | Audio Fidelity 155 001 FBYLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1.829 / Audio Fidelity AFSD 18.029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Audio Fidelity 155 001 FBYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Italy | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5922LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yam Safereen = You Travelers!2:43
- A2Ish Allamak = Who Taught You?3:28
- A3El Hora El Hawara = The Circle Dance3:25
- A4Ya Natir = The One Who Waits4:51
- A5Ya Noor El Ein = Light Of My Eyes3:58
- A6Salaam Aleikum = Greetings!4:05
- B1Dari E Yeonik = See And Admire3:05
- B2Mnishebak = From My Window3:55
- B3Dabka = Let Us Dance, Dabka3:35
- B4Yaboo E Yeoun Asaleya = Eyes Of Honey3:25
- B5Raks El Dabka = Double String Dance3:37
- B6Afrah El Jabel = Mountain Festival5:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dances Of Port Said are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Dances Of Port Said are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1960 and 1971.
When was Dances Of Port Said first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK, Netherlands. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFLP 1922.
How do I tell if my copy of Dances Of Port Said is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFLP 1922, AFSD 5922, 145 001 FBL, Harem 005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFLP-1922 A 6-9-60 AB rI and AFLP-1922 B AB H-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dances Of Port Said 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.
