Sabah / Fairuz - An Evening In Damascus - Rare Original Arabic CAPITOL T10268 LP
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Description
Various – An Evening in Damascus (ليالي دمشق) | T-10268 | 1960 Original Mono | D1 Master
Step into the timeless allure of the Syrian "Golden Age." This 1960 original pressing, An Evening in Damascus (ليالي دمشق), is a curated masterpiece of Middle Eastern vocal pop and orchestral folk.
Featuring legendary performances by Fairuz, Sabah, and Najib Al-Sarraj, this album captures the sophisticated, nocturnal atmosphere of 1960s Damascus. This is an authentic High Fidelity Mono pressing, offering a deep, centered soundstage that perfectly preserves the intricate textures of the oud, violin, and percussion.
Technical Specifications & Provenance
• Edition: 1st Edition / Monophonic / High Fidelity
• Country of Origin: USA
• Producer: Dave Dexter, Jr.
• Catalog Number: T-10268
Matrix / Runout:
• (Side 1): TX-1-10268-D1 (Stamped Anvil)
• (Side 2): TX-2-10268-D1 (Stamped Anvil) / #3 (Etched)
• Pressing Plant: Scranton, PA
• Features: Compilation, Original Cover, Original Inner Sleeve, Etched
• Vinyl Profile: * Weight: ~155g "Heavyweight" Vintage Pressing.
• Quality: High-Lustre virgin vinyl typical of the early 1960s Scranton facility. This is a rigid, durable disc designed for professional high-fidelity playback.
• Inner Sleeve Provenance: This copy includes the highly collectible 1961/62 Capitol "Songs Without Words" contest sleeve. With a printed postmark deadline of February 15, 1962, this sleeve provides a rare, exact chronological "timestamp" for this specific record’s distribution.
Condition Report
• Vinyl Grade: VG+. The vinyl retains a brilliant glossy luster with only minimal signs of handling.
• Label Grade: VG+. The classic 1960 rainbow labels (logo at 9 o'clock) are exceptionally clean with vibrant colors and sharp silver text.
• Sleeve/Cover: VG+. The jacket remains crisp with the original high-gloss lamination. The iconic cover photography by George Jerman is beautifully preserved with sharp corners and a strong, legible spine.
Why This Copy?
• The Sound It Brings: This Scranton "D" master is renowned for its High-Output and Forward Presence. Unlike later reissues, the mono mix here is "unfiltered," placing the vocals of Fairuz and Sabah directly in the center of the room with a punchy, resonant mid-range that makes the percussion feel live.
• Historical Value: This is a "Top Tier" archive copy. The inclusion of the Rahbani Brothers production for Fairuz’s "Samra" and the rare appearance of Karawan makes this an essential piece of Levantine discography.
• Rarity: Finding a D1/D1 Scranton First Pressing that has survived in this condition—complete with the 1962 contest inner—is a significant find for the serious "T-Series" collector.
The "Current Trend": 1960s Middle Eastern vinyl on Capitol is currently seeing a massive valuation spike. Collectors are specifically moving away from 70s reissues to find these original, heavyweight pressings for their unmatched tonal warmth.
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