Wahdon — Fairuz

Released in 1979 during the escalating turmoil of the Lebanese Civil War, Wahdon 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.

The 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.

Pressing Details & Visuals

• Official Wewantsounds Archival Edition: Reissued on vinyl in direct collaboration with the Rahbani family estate and the original Zida label archives.

• Parisian Analog Master: 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.

• Faithful Artwork Recreation: Housed in a heavy-cardstock outer jacket reproducing the classic 1979 cover layout, vibrant color palette, and vintage typography.

• Illustrated 2-Page Insert: Includes an exclusive insert featuring rare archival photography and insightful liner notes detailing the album’s groundbreaking recording sessions.

Collector's Note: "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.

Tracklist

• Side A: Habaytak Ta Nsite El Nawm | Aandi Haneen | Al Bosta

• Side B: Wahdon | Shou Bkhaf

Technical Specifications