Parlophone Records – Soundtracks from the Shaw Brothers’ film, Semerah Padi Side 1- Makan Sirih di Semerah Padi Side 2- Semerah Padi

This vinyl record belonged to Zubir Said, the composer of Singapore’s national anthem, Majulah Singapura. It features soundtracks from the Shaw Brothers’ 1956 film Semerah Padi.While Zubir Said did not compose these tracks, the record was part of his personal collection. This record, like others in Zubir Said’s collection, highlights the interconnectedness of prominent Malay artists who played roles in developing Singapore and Malaya’s cultural landscapes.Side 1 of this vinyl, features Makan Sirih di Semerah Padi, while Side 2 includes Semerah Padi, both sung by P. Ramlee & Jamil Sulong.