Egypt
1967- Label and catalog number
- Sono Cairo ESD 112Sono Cairo س غ د ١١٢
- Format
- LP, Album
Oum Kalthoumحديث الروح
Vinyl pressings
حديث الروح
by Oum Kalthoum · 1967
10 pressings5 countriesFolkWorld& Country
حديث الروح was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 حديث الروح
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Egypt | Sono Cairo ESD 112 / Sono Cairo س غ د ١١٢First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Egypt | Sono Cairo LP-SC 60/025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Sono Cairo 372-3737" | 7" |
| ? | France | Sono Cairo SC 22 111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Sono Cairo SD 33-111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Sono Cairo SC 22 111LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Sono Cairo SC 22 111LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Israel | Pianophon LP 12-77LP | LP |
| ? | Tunisia | Sono Cairo STD 013 SC / En'Nagham STD 013 SCLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Abeer International ABI-1004LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Aحديث الروح
- Bحديث الروح
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of حديث الروح are there?
10 vinyl pressings of حديث الروح are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
When was حديث الروح first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Egypt. One of them is Sono Cairo ESD 112.
How do I tell if my copy of حديث الروح is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ESD 112) 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 حديث الروح 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.
