Zaki eff. Mourad
"Vvahidil Hosn (Mavval)" b/w "Mavvaredel Sabre"

Very old 78 rpm record

Baidaphon was a record label established in Beirut, Lebanon in 1914.  Later they also opened a branch in Cairo.  Although based in the Middle East, some of their releases were actually pressed in Germany, as this record was.

Note that this record is actually 10-1/2 inches in diameter, so I can not provide a new 10" sleeve like I normally would when I sell 78's.

From Lebanon (but mfg. in Germany)
Baidaphon # 26142 / 26143

Visually the playing area is G+ condition.  Has light scratches and scuffs.  Both sides played well for me, except for skips at the end of both songs.  Side 1 has a repeating skip a few seconds before the end (at the last few grooves).  Side 2 has a skip, also right near the end, but the record plays through the skip and on to the end of the song.

Click the 2 links below to listen to the full A and B sides that I posted on SoundCloud.  This is how the record sounds on my USB turntable.

Labels are EX to NM as seen in photos

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN:  Zaki Mourad A-side (SoundCloud)

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN: Zaki Mourad  B-side (SoundCloud)

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Grading Scale:

All grades are based on close visual inspection under a bright light source.  Records are not play tested unless stated otherwise in the listing (i.e. "played well for me," or "had excellent sound").  You may also sometimes see a record or album cover with a split grade, for example "VG++ to NM" or "VG to VG+."  Split grades are given because we base our grading on a number system from 1-10, with ten being the highest grade.  So, for example, since VG++ is from 8.0 to 9.0 and NM is 9.0 to 10, a record that we grade as being a "9" is at the borderline between VG++ and NM.  In our estimation, this item is at the very least a strong example of the lower grade - or possibly a slightly lesser example of the higher grade.  A split grade is also sometimes given if one side of the record or cover is better than the other.  In that case, it will be noted in the listing as "VG / VG+" or "VG++ / NM" indicating one side is better condition than the other.

Mint (M) = A perfect 10.  Only used for sealed items - record sealed inside is assumed to be mint, but please note we will not open a sealed item to inspect for any possible manufacturing defects
NM = 9 to 10.  Excellent; very little if any wear.  Top grade for used items.
EX = 8 to 9. Has very minor wear. Will still look and sound excellent.
VG+ = 7 to 8.  Has minor wear.  Still looks nice - still sounds nice - might have light surface noise in some places.
VG = 6 to 7.  Has moderate wear.  Scuffs/scratches are more noticeable.  Music still sounds fine, but you will also hear background surface noise in places.
G+ = 5 to 6.  Moderate to heavier wear.  Surface noise throughout, but should not drown out music.  Probably not for serious audiophiles.  More casual listeners might still enjoy, despite the flaws.
G = 4 to 5.  Heavy wear.  The vinyl and/or cover will have many scuffs, scratches and/or other defects.  Audiophiles should definitely avoid.

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