US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP 1834-A b&c XII-285X-10630 ASide A runout, etched
AFLP 1834-B b&c XII-285X-10630 BSide B runout, etched
Mohammed El-Bakkar & His Oriental EnsembleSultan Of Bagdad
Vinyl pressings
Sultan Of Bagdad
by Mohammed El-Bakkar & His Oriental Ensemble · 1957
15 pressings4 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Sultan Of Bagdad was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Sultan Of Bagdad
2 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Mexico | Audio Fidelity AF 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | Mexico | Audio Fidelity AF 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Audio Fidelity AFSD-18010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Audio Fidelity AFSD/5834 / Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Audio Fidelity AF-5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5834LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ya Habibi = My Love
- A2Why Why Fatima = Glorious Fatima
- A3Ana Winta = You And I
- A4Laysh Laysh = Why Oh Why
- A5Raksat El Sahara = Desert Dance
- A6Yalla Yalla = Come With Me
- B1Sultan Of Bagdad
- B2A-la-Elwadee = Rendezvous In The Valley
- B3Zenat El Faflat = Girlish Laughter
- B4Albak Ya Asmar = Empty Of Love
- B5Salamat Salamat = Send My Heart
- B6Ya Shara = Golden Hair
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sultan Of Bagdad are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Sultan Of Bagdad are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1973.
When was Sultan Of Bagdad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFLP 1834.
How do I tell if my copy of Sultan Of Bagdad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFLP 1834) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFLP 1834-A b&c XII-285X-10630 A and AFLP 1834-B b&c XII-285X-10630 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sultan Of Bagdad 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.
