Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 59,575	$ 74,894
Receivables
Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,243 and $1,043, respectively	37,405	51,306
Notes and other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $988 and $1,501, respectively	4,405	4,322
Due from Seitel Holdings, Inc.	870	861
Seismic data library, net of accumulated amortization of $816,718 and $751,980, respectively	148,859	120,694
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $12,725 and $11,882, respectively	5,245	5,039
Investment in marketable securities	0	262
Prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other	14,369	10,244
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $32,360 and $29,378, respectively	23,785	26,814
Goodwill	205,636	205,838
Deferred income taxes	56	56
TOTAL ASSETS	500,205	500,330
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	41,647	60,550
Income taxes payable	2,176	1,464
Debt
Senior Notes	275,000	275,000
Notes payable	63	95
Obligations under capital leases	3,160	3,161
Deferred revenue	50,605	48,845
Deferred income taxes	2,021	1,375
TOTAL LIABILITIES	374,672	390,490
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	398,329	398,011
Retained deficit	(293,209)	(309,185)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	20,413	21,014
TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	125,533	109,840
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY	$ 500,205	$ 500,330