{"title":"Wewantsounds Exclusives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eRare Middle Eastern grooves on limited wax. Explore store-exclusive Arabic disco, funk, and synth reissues curated directly by Wewantsounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-malo-warda","title":"We Malo — Warda","description":"\u003cp\u003eComposed in 1973 by her husband and frequent musical collaborator Baligh Hamdi, \u003ci\u003eWe Malo\u003c\/i\u003e captured a pivotal sonic revolution in Arabic music. During the early 1970s, Hamdi modernized classical Egyptian forms by introducing electric guitars, Farfisa organs, and driving rhythmic grooves into expansive orchestral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the composition, Warda commands the soundstage with incredible vocal control and raw emotional resonance. She navigates sweeping violin sections, complex rhythmic shifts, and call-and-response percussion with effortless elegance. The track remains a legendary touchstone of 1970s Arab groove culture, revered by vinyl collectors and music historians worldwide for its balance of classical sophistication and psychedelic-era vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Licensed in direct collaboration with historic Cairo label Soutelphan for an authentic archival reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Tape Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced and remastered to preserve the natural warmth of the original recording room, delivering punchy percussion dynamics and crisp string separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Sleeve Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock sleeve featuring faithfully restored original artwork and extensive liner notes detailing Warda and Baligh Hamdi's historic partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiet Audiophile Wax:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut onto high-grade black vinyl with a clean sound floor to highlight the delicate dynamic contrasts between solo vocals and full-orchestra crescendos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Wewantsounds' archival releases are celebrated for their meticulous sonic restorations. On this pressing, Baligh Hamdi's pioneering stereo arrangement stands out brilliantly, giving the live darbuka rolls and subtly phased electric organ a vivid, room-filling presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e We Malo (Part 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e We Malo (Part 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Soutelphan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Classical \/ 70s Oriental Groove \/ World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227724292331,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0039155100_10.jpg?v=1786723438"},{"product_id":"eyoun-el-alb-nagat","title":"Eyoun El Alb — Nagat","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on cassette in 1980 by Cairo's legendary Soutelphan label, \u003ci\u003eEyoun El-Alb\u003c\/i\u003e (\"Eyes of the Heart\") marked a bold modern chapter in Nagat El Saghira's celebrated career. Revered for her soft, intimate vocal delivery and delicate microtonal phrasing, Nagat collaborated with visionary composer and Al Massrieen bandleader Hany Shenouda, who brought warm analog synthesizers, drum machines, and electric bass to Cairo's classic orchestral traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track, \"Eyoun El-Alb,\" is an undeniable anthem of romantic longing, carrying sweeping orchestral melodies over a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Alongside the breezy coastal groove of \"Ana Baasha El Bahr\" (\"I Adore the Sea\") and the lush, cinematic textures of \"Bahlam Maak\" (\"I Dream with You\"), the album stands as one of the definitive bridge recordings between the Golden Age of Egyptian music and the synth-driven modern pop of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst-Ever Official Vinyl Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Reissued on vinyl for the very first time by Wewantsounds in collaboration with Soutelphan and curated in partnership with Disco Arabesque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced and fully remastered for vinyl at Colorsound Studio in Paris, delivering crisp high-frequency synth details, resonant basslines, and pristine vocal isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-grade outer jacket featuring an authentic reproduction of the original 1980 cassette artwork and Soutelphan logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a dedicated 2-page insert featuring rare archival photography and insightful liner notes detailing Nagat’s partnership with Hany Shenouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e For decades, this album was only available on vintage cassette tapes that circulated throughout Cairo and North Africa. This Wewantsounds pressing marks the first time these recordings have been mastered directly for vinyl, revealing hidden subtleties in Shenouda's synthesizer layering that were previously lost on magnetic tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Eyoun El-Alb | Bahlam Maak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Ana Baasha El Bahr | Fakrah | Ma Kansh Aal Bal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Obi \/ Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Soutelphan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Pop \/ 80s Oriental Synth \/ Disco Arabesque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227731534059,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0032607805_10.jpg?v=1786723708"},{"product_id":"nagham-fi-hayati-farid-el-atrache","title":"Nagham Fi Hayati — Farid El Atrache","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-37\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003eReleased in 1974—the year of Farid El Atrache’s passing—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003eNagham Fi Hayati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003e serves as both the soundtrack to one of his most beloved musical films and an enduring testament to his artistic genius.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-61\"\u003eStanding alongside Oum Kalthoum and Abdel Halim Hafez as one of the titanic pillars of 20th-century Arabic music, Farid El Atrache was revered for his poignant, impassioned vocals (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61\"\u003eTarab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003e) and his unmatched virtuosity on the oud.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\"\u003eThe album contains the monster groove \"Hebina Hebina\" (\"Love Us, Love Us\"), an infectious, organ-driven floor-filler featuring driving percussion loops and funky rhythm arrangements that famously made it one of ambient icon Brian Eno’s all-time favorite tracks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003eIn stark contrast, romantic epics like \"Alachan Malich Gheirak\" and \"Ya Habaybi Ya Ghaybin\" showcase lush orchestral arrangements and dramatic dynamic shifts, while \"Takassim Oud\" delivers an intimate, spellbinding display of why Farid was crowned the undisputed King of Oud.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-39\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Vinyl Reissue Since the 1970s:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003eOfficially reissued on vinyl for the first time in nearly five decades in collaboration with Voice of Lebanon.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-40\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remaster:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003eSourced and painstakingly remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, giving the live percussion, warm basslines, and rich string sections incredible room presence.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-41\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncut \"Takassim Oud\" Recording:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003eFeatures the complete, unedited version of \"Takassim Oud\" on vinyl for the first time, restoring a crucial section that was trimmed on the 1974 original LP pressing.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-42\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Archival Jacket:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003ePressed on heavy-grade black wax and housed in a vintage-reproduced outer sleeve with an illustrated insert featuring rare archival notes.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-43\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond its massive popularity across the Arab world, Farid's work has had a surprising ripple effect on Western rock and electronic music. \u003cspan class=\"citation-54\"\u003eWhile The Beatles famously sampled Farid's song \"Awel Hamsa\" on \"Revolution 9\" from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-54\"\u003eThe White Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-54 citation-end-54\"\u003e, it is \"Hebina Hebina\" on this record that continues to stun international crate-diggers with its timeless, modern dance groove.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-44\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-53 citation-end-53\"\u003eAlachan Malich Gheirak | Hebina Hebina\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6b4321b6e98ba01b-45\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"\u003eYa Habaybi Ya Ghaybin | Takassim Oud (Unedited Version)\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert \/ Obi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Voice of Lebanon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Classical \/ Oriental Groove \/ Soundtrack \/ Tarab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227739889899,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0030458359_10.jpg?v=1786723779"},{"product_id":"mawood-abdel-halim-hafez","title":"Mawood — Abdel Halim Hafez","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b8cdc69155e4aa0-66\"\u003eRecorded live in Cairo in 1971 with a massive orchestra, \u003ci\u003eMawood\u003c\/i\u003e stands alongside \u003ci\u003eQari'at al-Fingan\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the ultimate achievements in modern Egyptian music history. \u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003eComposed by the legendary Baligh Hamdi with lyrics by poet Mohamed Hamza, the composition follows a bittersweet journey through romantic heartbreak, destiny, and longing.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b8cdc69155e4aa0-67\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eWhat elevates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eMawood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104 citation-end-104\"\u003e into a timeless classic is its boundary-pushing arrangement.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While maintaining the grand dynamic tension and emotional weight of traditional classical Arabic \u003ci\u003eTarab\u003c\/i\u003e, Baligh Hamdi injected electrifying modern rhythms into the performance. Backed by undulating quarter-tone violins, cascading accordion lines, and the pioneering fuzz-drenched electric guitar of guitar hero Omar Khorshid, Abdel Halim delivers a spellbinding vocal performance that holds thousands of listeners breathless through every crescendo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Vinyl Reissue in Decades:\u003c\/b\u003e Officially reissued on vinyl by Wewantsounds in direct collaboration with the historic Soutelphan catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced and specially remastered for vinyl at Colorsound Studio in Paris, bringing out extraordinary clarity in the live audience atmosphere, crisp darbuka percussion, and intricate guitar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Archival Presentation:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock sleeve faithfully restoring the original 1971 cover photography and classic typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b8cdc69155e4aa0-68\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Insert Included:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-103 citation-end-103\"\u003eFeatures a dedicated 2-page insert containing archival imagery and insightful bilingual (English\/French) liner notes by Mario Choueiry of the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Abdel Halim Hafez's recordings were famous for their raw, electric live energy, where songs developed over extended 30-to-40-minute performances. This vinyl edition cleanly splits the continuous suite across two sides of wax while preserving the seamless, hypnotic momentum of Omar Khorshid's legendary guitar interludes and Baligh Hamdi's organ solos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b8cdc69155e4aa0-69\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-102 citation-end-102\"\u003eMawood (Part 1)\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b8cdc69155e4aa0-70\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-101 citation-end-101\"\u003eMawood (Part 2)\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Soutelphan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Classical \/ Tarab \/ 70s Oriental Groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227746443499,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0029984289_10.jpg?v=1786723833"},{"product_id":"houdou-nisbi-ziad-rahbani","title":"Houdou Nisbi — Ziad Rahbani","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded between 1984 and 1985 in Beirut, \u003ci\u003eHoudou Nisbi\u003c\/i\u003e captures Ziad Rahbani at his creative apex as a composer, arranger, and social commentator. Born into musical royalty as the son of Fairuz and Assi Rahbani, Ziad broke completely from traditional folk-theatrical conventions to craft an urban, cosmopolitan sound that merged complex modal harmonies with irresistible groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the breezy bossa nova sway of \"Bala Wala Chi\" (one of the most beloved romantic anthems in modern Arabic music) to the punchy, horn-driven groove of the title track and the pulsating jazz fusion of \"Nafas,\" the album effortlessly glides between infectious rhythms and sharp political cynicism. Backed by a stellar ensemble of Lebanese and international musicians, Rahbani crafted an immortal classic that continues to inspire global crate-diggers, DJs, and jazz collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Deluxe Reissue:\u003c\/b\u003e Licensed directly in collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and original publisher Relax-In.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Audio Remaster:\u003c\/b\u003e Remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris from original master tapes, bringing out the tight drum grooves, crisp brass section, and warm Fender Rhodes keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithful Artwork Recreation:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock sleeve reproducing the original 1985 cover layout, complete with classic Arabic and English typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Insert Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an insert with rare archival photographs and extensive liner notes detailing the historical context of the recording sessions in West Beirut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1985 vinyl copies of \u003ci\u003eHoudou Nisbi\u003c\/i\u003e were pressed in extremely limited quantities in Greece due to wartime conditions in Lebanon, making vintage copies exceptionally rare. This Wewantsounds reissue delivers pristine audiophile clarity, especially across the intricate acoustic piano and percussion interplay on \"Ma Tfol.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Houdou Nisbi | Bala Wala Chi | Ma Tfol | Yalla Kichou Barra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Nafas | Bisaraha | Khalas | Rouh Khber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Relax-In \/ Zida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJazz-Funk \/ Bossa Nova \/ Arabic Groove \/ Fusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227752440043,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0026953191_10.jpg?v=1786723908"},{"product_id":"giant-guitar-omar-khorshid","title":"Giant + Guitar — Omar Khorshid","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in Beirut in 1974, \u003ci\u003eGiant + Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e captures Omar Khorshid at the peak of his legendary solo career. Already a superstar in Cairo for introducing the electric guitar into the grand classical orchestras of Oum Kalthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Farid El Atrache, Khorshid relocated to Lebanon in the early 1970s to experiment with cutting-edge recording equipment and Western pop formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this album, Khorshid transforms traditional Arabic melodies, folklore standards, and modern pop compositions (including works by the Rahbani Brothers and Farid El Atrache) into electric instrumental gold. Armed with his Fender Stratocaster, custom fuzz pedals, tape echo, and tremolo, he weaves hypnotic microtonal solos over punchy Farfisa organs, bubbling basslines, and traditional darbuka percussion. From the infectious bounce of \"Ah Ya Zen\" and \"Sidi Mansour\" to the cosmic, futuristic solo improvisation on \"Takassim Sanat Alfein\" (\"Takassim 2000\"), the record stands as an undisputed holy grail of global psych-funk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Archival Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Reissued on vinyl in direct partnership with Voice of Lebanon, giving this rare, sought-after recording a pristine international distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remaster:\u003c\/b\u003e Painstakingly remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, delivering sharp guitar transients, tight percussion snaps, and rich low-frequency presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Packaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock sleeve faithfully restoring the original 1974 pop-art album cover and Arabic typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Insert Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an exclusive 2-page insert with rare archival photographs and extensive bilingual liner notes detailing Khorshid's cinematic career and musical innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1974 Lebanese vinyl pressings of this record are notoriously difficult to find in clean playing condition due to the Lebanese Civil War that erupted shortly after its release. This Wewantsounds reissue delivers audiophile-grade playback, fully revealing the layered tape-delay and reverb tricks Khorshid used to give his guitar notes their signature shimmering sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Ah Ya Zen | Takassim Sanat Alfein | Chérie | Hebbina Hebbina | Ka'an Zamanan | Rahbaniyat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Sidi Mansour | Arrabiya | Oummi | Warak El Chajar | Sabah El Kheir | Men Ghadab Albi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert \/ Obi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Voice of Lebanon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Psychedelic Rock \/ Instrumental Surf \/ Oriental Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227761385707,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0025595813_10.jpg?v=1786723951"},{"product_id":"khalik-hena-warda","title":"Khalik Hena — Warda","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded live in Cairo in 1973 and released by Soutelphan, \u003ci\u003eKhalik Hena\u003c\/i\u003e (also known as \u003ci\u003eEl Wadaa\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \"The Farewell\") represents a defining peak in Warda's storied musical career. Composed by her husband Baligh Hamdi with poignant lyrics by poet Mohamed Hamza, the composition showcases Hamdi’s visionary genius: modernizing traditional Arabic orchestral forms by layering sweeping violins, traditional percussion, and quarter-tone accordions alongside electric organs and rhythmic fuzz-guitar flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the two-part suite, Warda delivers an electrifying, deeply moving vocal performance. She shifts effortlessly between intimate, sorrowful phrasing and soaring, impassioned crescendos, commanding the stage while holding the audience spellbound through every melodic modulation. It stands as an undisputed touchstone of Arab classical-pop fusion and one of the finest live love anthems in Middle Eastern music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Archival Reissue:\u003c\/b\u003e Officially licensed in direct collaboration with the historic Soutelphan catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced and specially remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, delivering incredible dynamic headroom, warm bass frequencies, and crisp separation between the acoustic orchestra and electric instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestored Original Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock sleeve featuring faithfully reproduced vintage black-and-white photography and classic Arabic typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Illustrated Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a dedicated 2-page insert with rare archival photographs and extensive bilingual liner notes detailing Warda and Baligh Hamdi's historic creative partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many classic Egyptian live suites of the 1970s, \u003ci\u003eKhalik Hena\u003c\/i\u003e was composed as a continuous, dynamic performance designed to captivate a theater audience over 40+ minutes. This vinyl edition cleanly divides the suite into two halves across Side A and Side B, allowing Baligh Hamdi's energetic organ riffs and the driving rhythm section to breathe with warm audiophile fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Khalik Hena (Part 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Khalik Hena (Part 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1973\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Soutelphan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Classical \/ Tarab \/ 70s Oriental Groove \/ Egyptian Pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227773608171,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0024232765_10.jpg?v=1786724019"},{"product_id":"bennesbeh-labokra-chou-ziad-rahbani","title":"Bennesbeh Labokra... Chou? — Ziad Rahbani","description":"\u003cp\u003eStaged and recorded in 1978 during the early years of the Lebanese Civil War at the Théâtre de l'Orphelinat in Beirut, \u003ci\u003eBennesbeh Labokra... Chou?\u003c\/i\u003e remains one of the most culturally significant works of modern Middle Eastern theater. Written, composed, and arranged by a 21-year-old Ziad Rahbani, the play used dark humor and brilliant musical vignettes to capture the anxieties, economic struggles, and surreal daily life of ordinary citizens caught in civil conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soundtrack showcases Rahbani’s peerless gift for fusing traditional Levantine folk melodies with American jazz-funk, bossa nova rhythms, and lush string arrangements. Sung with raw soul and theatrical charisma by Joseph Sacre, the album introduced the original, faster version of the legendary anthem \"Al Bosta\" (later recorded by Ziad's mother, Fairuz, on her iconic 1979 album \u003ci\u003eWahdon\u003c\/i\u003e), alongside timeless favorites like \"Ismaa Ya Rida\" and \"Aamel Eih.\" Interspersed with moody instrumental jazz themes and cinematic variations, the record is an essential triumph of resilient artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Archival Reissue:\u003c\/b\u003e Officially licensed in direct collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and the Zida label catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced and specially remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, delivering exceptional warmth, punchy acoustic basslines, and crisp separation on Joseph Sacre's vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Dual-Sleeve Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an authentic reproduction of the original 1978 sleeve design, complete with vintage English and Arabic typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated Insert Included:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes with a dedicated 2-page insert featuring rare archival stage photography and extensive bilingual liner notes detailing the play's historic run in Beirut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Original 1978 Lebanese vinyl copies of \u003ci\u003eBennesbeh Labokra... Chou?\u003c\/i\u003e are virtually impossible to find in clean condition due to the small quantities pressed during the war. This reissue is especially prized because it includes both the vocal cuts and Rahbani's intricate instrumental \"Variations,\" which serve as a foundational blueprint for modern Arab jazz-funk fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Moukaoualat Masrahieh | Introduction 1 | Al Bosta | Variation 1 | Variation 2 | Ismaa Ya Rida | Variation 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Variation 4 | Aamel Eih | Variation 5 | Bennesbeh Labokra Chou? (Theme) | Finale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Zida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Jazz \/ Lebanese Folk \/ Soundtrack \/ Fusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227783602411,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0024232728_10.jpg?v=1786724062"},{"product_id":"maarifti-feek-fairuz","title":"Maarifti Feek — Fairuz","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded during the 1980s amidst the turbulent backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War, \u003ci\u003eMaarifti Feek\u003c\/i\u003e followed the monumental success of 1979's \u003ci\u003eWahdon\u003c\/i\u003e, solidifying the revolutionary musical partnership between Fairuz and Ziad Rahbani. Stepping boldly beyond the traditional operatic and folkloric structures of the Rahbani Brothers era, Fairuz embraced Ziad's sophisticated, cosmopolitan blend of Brazilian bossa nova, cool jazz, funk, and modern Western orchestration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the breathtaking title suite \"Maarifti Feek,\" an expansive, seven-minute nocturnal jazz journey driven by warm Fender Rhodes keys, muted brass, and Fairuz’s effortless, crystalline vocals. The record also features \"Oughniyat Al Wadaa\" (\"The Farewell Song\"), a haunting and poignant adaptation of Joaquín Rodrigo’s \u003ci\u003eConcierto de Aranjuez\u003c\/i\u003e, alongside the breezy synth-pop sway of \"Khallik Bil Bayt\" and a reimagined instrumental take on Duke Ellington's \"Caravan.\" It remains one of the most daring, emotionally rich, and musically refined recordings in modern Middle Eastern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Deluxe Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Officially reissued on vinyl in direct collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and the original Relax-In catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from original master tapes and remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, giving the delicate acoustic guitar plucks, rich electric piano, and percussion exceptional warmth and room space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithfully Restored Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock outer jacket reproducing the classic 1987 cassette and LP artwork, complete with original Arabic and English typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated 2-Page Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes an exclusive insert featuring rare archival photography and insightful liner notes detailing the album's historical and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the album was originally released in 1987 when vinyl production in Lebanon was severely disrupted by conflict, most listeners originally experienced \u003ci\u003eMaarifti Feek\u003c\/i\u003e via cassette tapes. This Wewantsounds pressing provides an audiophile-grade revelation, cleanly unveiling the subtle micro-arrangements and acoustic textures Ziad meticulously layered behind Fairuz's vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Maarifti Feek | Oughniyat Al Wadaa | Khallik Bil Bayt | Rah Nabqa Sawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Min Hawn | Madinati | Bass Men Baad | Caravan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Relax-In \/ Zida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Jazz \/ Bossa Nova \/ Chanson \/ Levant Groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227788288235,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0032559372_10.jpg?v=1786724119"},{"product_id":"wahdon-fairuz","title":"Wahdon — Fairuz","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1979 during the escalating turmoil of the Lebanese Civil War, \u003ci\u003eWahdon\u003c\/i\u003e marked a dramatic, historic turning point in Fairuz’s legendary career. Following the end of her long musical partnership with the Rahbani Brothers (her husband Assi and brother-in-law Mansour), Fairuz entrusted full musical and compositional direction to her 23-year-old prodigy son, Ziad Rahbani. The result shocked purists and electrified a new generation of listeners across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is brilliantly structured in two contrasting sonic halves. Side A dives headfirst into infectious, Western-influenced groove, anchored by the legendary nine-minute Arab disco-funk anthem \"Al Bosta\" (telling the humorous story of a sweltering bus ride to the mountain town of Broummana) and the sparkling, piano-driven \"Habaytak Ta Nsite El Nawm.\" Side B pivots into sublime, deeply emotional balladry, pairing the haunting, evocative poetry of Talal Haidar with Ziad's lush, late-night jazz arrangements on \"Wahdon\" and \"Shou Bkhaf.\" It remains one of the most celebrated and influential Arabic albums ever recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Archival Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Reissued on vinyl in direct collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and the original Zida label archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Master:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from original master tapes and remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, delivering massive low-end punch to the basslines, crisp brass hits, and breathtaking clarity on Fairuz’s vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithful Artwork Recreation:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock outer jacket reproducing the classic 1979 cover layout, vibrant color palette, and vintage typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated 2-Page Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes an exclusive insert featuring rare archival photography and insightful liner notes detailing the album’s groundbreaking recording sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Al Bosta\" is widely considered by international DJs and crate-diggers to be one of the ultimate holy grails of Middle Eastern dancefloor music. Hearing the full, uncompressed 9-minute vinyl master reveals incredible percussion layers and live studio banter that were completely flattened on vintage cassette bootlegs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Habaytak Ta Nsite El Nawm | Aandi Haneen | Al Bosta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Wahdon | Shou Bkhaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP, Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 \/ 2021 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Zida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Jazz \/ Levant Disco-Funk \/ Chanson \/ Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227794252011,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0032559329_10.jpg?v=1786724196"},{"product_id":"abu-ali-ziad-rahbani","title":"Abu Ali — Ziad Rahbani","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded in 1978 in Athens at EMI Studios Greece during the Lebanese Civil War, \u003ci\u003eAbu Ali\u003c\/i\u003e represents one of the most audacious and ambitious recording projects in Arab music history. Only 21 years old at the time, Ziad Rahbani assembled a massive ensemble of Greek session players, classical string sections, and brass masters to record a studio suite that would bridge Western symphonic disco with Levantine modal scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A is dominated entirely by the 13-minute title epic \"Abu Ali,\" a relentless, floor-shaking dancefloor odyssey propelled by slapping funk basslines, wah-wah guitars, tight Latin-Arab percussion, and dramatic string crescendos. Side B features \"Prelude (Theme De La Version Americaine),\" a breathtaking, mid-tempo cinematic jazz-funk masterpiece originally composed for his mother Fairuz's musical \u003ci\u003eMais El Rim\u003c\/i\u003e. Brimming with lush brass stabs and sophisticated harmonic textures, the record remains one of the most revered and sought-after crossover records ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficial Wewantsounds Archival Reissue:\u003c\/b\u003e Reissued on vinyl in direct collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and the original Zida label archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Analog Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from the original master tapes and remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, giving the massive basslines, punchy horn sections, and live drums exceptional audiophile clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaithful Artwork Reproduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a heavy-cardstock outer sleeve faithfully restoring the original 1978 sand dune photography, typography, and original label logos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated 2-Page Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes an exclusive insert featuring rare archival photography and insightful liner notes detailing the legendary Athens studio sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e For decades, original 1978 copies of \u003ci\u003eAbu Ali\u003c\/i\u003e were legendary among international crate-diggers, DJs, and vinyl collectors—often commanding four-figure sums on the collector's market due to how few copies survived the war in Lebanon. This Wewantsounds pressing restored the original, wide-open stereo separation, allowing the interplay between the acoustic orchestra and the electric rhythm section to hit with maximum dynamic impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Abu Ali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Prelude (Theme De La Version Americaine)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP (12\" Mini-LP), Vinyl, Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Release Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Zida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabic Disco \/ Jazz-Funk \/ Symphonic Soul \/ Oriental Groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227800477931,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0032559333_10.jpg?v=1786724274"},{"product_id":"ayam-el-disco-egyptian-disco-boogie-jeel-cassettes-1978-92","title":"Ayam El Disco — Egyptian Disco, Boogie \u0026 Jeel Cassettes 1978-92","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 1970s and 1980s, the Egyptian music landscape underwent a radical technological and cultural transformation. The rise of inexpensive magnetic cassette tapes dismantled the traditional studio monopolies, giving birth to an explosion of independent labels, visionary young arrangers, and modern electronic bands who bypassed lengthy classical suites in favor of tight, punchy dance grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Amsterdam-based DJ and collector Moataz Rageb (Disco Arabesquo), \u003ci\u003eAyam El Disco\u003c\/i\u003e documents this pivotal transition from traditional \u003ci\u003eTarab\u003c\/i\u003e to high-energy Arab disco and \u003ci\u003eJeel\u003c\/i\u003e (the youth pop movement pioneered by figures like Hamid El Shari and Hany Shenouda). Featuring pioneering synth ensembles like Al Massrieen, Firkit El Pharana, Medhat Saleh, and Aida El Ayoubi, the compilation brings together slap basslines, analog Roland synthesizers, hypnotic quarter-tone melodies, and LinnDrum beats that filled Cairo's discotheques and car stereos throughout the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details \u0026amp; Visuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst-Ever Official Vinyl Release:\u003c\/b\u003e Many of these ultra-rare tracks were originally issued exclusively on magnetic cassette tapes across Egypt and North Africa, making their worldwide vinyl debut on this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParisian Audio Remastering:\u003c\/b\u003e Painstakingly restored and remastered for vinyl by Colorsound Studio in Paris, breathing incredible low-end punch and crystal-clear high frequencies into vintage magnetic tape sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurated by Disco Arabesquo:\u003c\/b\u003e Compiled by researcher, crate-digger, and DJ Moataz Rageb in direct partnership with original Egyptian label archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeluxe Illustrated Insert:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a dedicated 2-page full-color insert packed with rare cassette cover scans, archival band photography, and detailed bilingual liner notes explaining the history of the Egyptian cassette era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracking down original, clean copies of 1980s Egyptian cassette releases is famously difficult due to decades of tape degradation and intense heat exposure. This Wewantsounds release represents a massive preservation achievement, using specialized analog tape restoration to bring the punchy drum machines and synth basslines to audiophile-grade vinyl fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide A:\u003c\/b\u003e Highlights include seminal tracks by Al Massrieen, Hany Shenouda, Firkit El Pharana, and Medhat Saleh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide B:\u003c\/b\u003e Features rare synth-boogie, Jeel anthems, and underground cassette gems curated from Cairo’s golden pop decade (1978–1992)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1LP \/ 2LP, Vinyl, Color Insert \/ Obi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressing Country \/ Region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \/ EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year (This Pressing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Compilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Recording Era\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1978–1992\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecord Label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWewantsounds \/ Disco Arabesquo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgyptian Disco \/ Arab Boogie \/ Jeel \/ Synth-Pop \/ Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Endless Record Café","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49227810636011,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/2527\/9723\/files\/0042417429_10.jpg?v=1786724341"}],"url":"https:\/\/endlessrecordcafe.co\/collections\/wewantsounds-exclusives.oembed","provider":"Endless Record Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}