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Kudsi Erguner – Turquie - Musique Soufi Vol:1
1982 · France · Ocora · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Stereo
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- €24ref VA-Q2AMBMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- 558522 A T2558522 B T2
- Printed By
- Imprimerie De Saint-Michel, Ambazac
Specifications
- Artist
- Kudsi Erguner
- Style
- Religious
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Ocora, Radio France
- Catalog number
- 558522
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1aTaksim14:15
- A1bN'oldu Bu Gönlüm, N'oldu Bu Gönlüm (What Was The Matter, My Soul? / Qu'est-ce Qu'il Y A Eu Mon Âme?)
- A1cCanu Dilde Hane Kildin Akibet (You Inhabit My Body / Tu Habites Dans Mon Corps)
- A1dBu Akl Ü Firk Ile Mevla Bulunmaz (God Is Not Found With Reason / On Ne Trouve Pas Dieu Avec La Raison)
- A1eTaksim
- A1fGel Ey Kardas Hakki Bulam Mi Dersen (Come! Brother, Seek God / Viens Frère, Chercher Dieu)
- A2gDostum Senden Irak Degil (Your Friend Is Not Far From You / Ton Ami N'est Pas Loin De Toi)9:43
- A2hBen Melamet Hirkasini (The Embroidered Coat / Le Manteau D'outrage)
- A2iRumba Acembe Asik Oldugum (What I Like In The Country Of Rum And In Iran / Ce Que J'aime Dans Le Pays À Rome Et En Iran)
- A3jTaksim2:42
- B1aTaksim8:16
- B1bServeri Ser Bülendimiz (Our Master, The Most High / Notre Maître Le Plus Haut)
- B1cDer Vakti Subhu Guyes (In The Morning When The Sun Rises, I Smell The Odor Of The Prophet / Le Matin Quand Le Soleil Se Lève, Je Sens L'odeur Du Prophète)
- B2dTaksim4:25
- B2eSol Cennetin Irmaklari (The Brooks Of Paradise / Les Ruisseaux Du Paradis)
- B3fGüzel Asik Cevrimizi (You Cannot Resist / Tu Ne Peux Pas Résister)12:17
- B3gEsrefoglu Al Haberi (Esrefoglu Listen... / Esrefoglu Écoute...)
- B3hTaksim
- B3iDerman Arardim Derdime (I Seek A Remedy... / Je Cherche Un Remède...)
- Photography By [Photos]
- Philippe Vionnet
About this record
The T2 pressing designation stamped in the dead wax (558522 A T2 and 558522 B T2) identifies this 1982 French reissue as distinct from the original 1977 Ocora pressing, both carrying the same catalogue number 558522. Demand exceeds supply: 75 collectors want it against 56 who own one, yet only 8 copies are listed for sale, creating sustained scarcity in the market.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire price spectrum on this Sufi ney improvisation recording. A Mint copy commands 38.21 USD, while a VG+ drops to 26.14 USD and a VG settles at 18.1 USD—a steep decline that reflects how surface noise and wear degrade the intimate, unaccompanied ney passages across the 19 tracks.
The current lowest asking price of 15.7 USD sits below VG grade, suggesting distressed inventory. The want-to-have ratio (75 want, 56 have) exceeds unity, a bullish signal for reissue scarcity; the 1977 original commands premium over this 1982 reissue.
Eight copies in active circulation keeps pressure on pricing, especially for NM or better examples. Collectors pursuing the Erguner discography treat this Ocora pressing as essential documentation of 1976 Paris sessions.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number 558522 on both the sleeve and labels (note the label variant: 558.522 with periods). Confirm the matrix runout on each side: Side A reads 558522 A T2, Side B reads 558522 B T2.
The T2 suffix distinguishes this 1982 reissue from the 1977 original. The gatefold sleeve and Made in France imprint are standard to this pressing.
Grade by listening to the ney improvisations in modes Ussak, Bayati, Hüsenyi, and Segah: surface noise and channel separation degradation are audible at VG and below. The absence of a barcode confirms pre-1983 manufacture.
A Mint copy will exhibit silent passages between tracks and no audible wear; NM allows minimal surface noise only under close listening.
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Listen
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Release notes
Enregistrement Paris 1976 ℗ Réédition Avril 1982, Paris
A1a: Improvisation on the Ney in the mode Ussak, the mode of lovers A2e: Improvisation on the Ney in the Bayati A3j: Improvisation on the Ney in the mode Hüsenyi, the mode of nostalgia B1a and B3h: Improvisation on the Ney in the Segah mode B2d: Improvisation on the Ney
Gatefold sleeve Catalog number 558522 on sleeve, 558.522 on labels
Made in France
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does this 1982 reissue differ from the original 1977 pressing?
Both carry catalogue number 558522 on the Ocora label, but the dead-wax matrix stamps T2 on this reissue versus T1 or no suffix on the original. The release notes confirm this is a reissue ('Réédition Avril 1982, Paris') of a 1976 Paris recording. The original 1977 pressing typically commands higher collector value due to age and lower production run.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 26.14 USD. This represents the midpoint between Mint (38.21 USD) and VG (18.1 USD), reflecting light surface wear and minimal impact on playback clarity during the ney improvisations.
Why are only 8 copies for sale when 56 people own one?
The want-to-have ratio (75 want, 56 have) indicates sustained collector demand outpaces active listings. Owners are holding inventory rather than selling, typical of niche world music and religious recordings where the audience is small and committed. The lowest asking price of 15.7 USD suggests most sellers are patient, not distressed.
What should I listen for to grade this record accurately?
The 19 tracks are unaccompanied ney improvisations in specific modal frameworks (Ussak, Bayati, Hüsenyi, Segah). Silent passages between tracks reveal surface noise immediately. At VG+ and above, these passages should be nearly silent. At VG, light crackle becomes noticeable. Channel separation and tonal warmth of the ney degrade noticeably below VG, making playback assessment essential before committing to a grade.
Is the gatefold sleeve original to this pressing?
Yes. The release notes confirm 'Gatefold sleeve' as part of the 1982 reissue specification. Verify the catalogue number variant: the sleeve prints 558522, while the labels print 558.522 with periods. This label-to-sleeve discrepancy is documented and authentic to this pressing.