Egypt
1965- Label and catalog number
- Sono Cairo BSB 30Sono Cairo ب غ ذ ٣٠
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
ب غ ذ - ٣٠ - ١Run-out Side A
ب غ ذ - ٣٠ - ٢Run-out Side B
Oum Kalthoumسيرة الحب
Vinyl pressings
سيرة الحب
by Oum Kalthoum · 1965
11 pressings4 countriesFolkWorld& Country
سيرة الحب was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 سيرة الحب
1 pressing came out in 1965, 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Egypt | Sono Cairo BSB 30 / Sono Cairo ب غ ذ ٣٠First yearLP | LP |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Sono Cairo SC 22 119LP | LP |
| 1976 | Egypt | Sono Cairo 17-76002 / Sono Cairo ٧٦٠٠٢-١٧LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Egypt | Sono Cairo LP-SC60/052LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Middle East | Music Box International MBSC LP 016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Egypt | Sono Cairo S.C. 3352LP | LP |
| ? | Egypt | Sono Cairo BSB 30 / Sono Cairo ب غ ذ ٣٠LP | LP |
| ? | Egypt | Sono Cairo BSB 30 / Sono Cairo ب غ ذ ٣٠LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Egypt | Sono Cairo SD 33 - 119LP | LP |
| ? | Egypt | Sono Cairo BSB 30 / Sono Cairo ب غ ذ ٣٠LP | LP |
| ? | Tunisia | En'nagham STD 016 SCLP | LP |
Tracklist
- Aسيرة الحب
- Bسيرة الحب
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of سيرة الحب are there?
11 vinyl pressings of سيرة الحب are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 2016.
When was سيرة الحب first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Egypt. One of them is Sono Cairo BSB 30.
How do I tell if my copy of سيرة الحب is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSB 30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ب غ ذ - ٣٠ - ١ and ب غ ذ - ٣٠ - ٢. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is سيرة الحب 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.
