Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 173,370	$ 89,971
Receivables
Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,034 and $2,556, respectively	32,290	34,404
Notes and other, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,501 and $0, respectively	3,694	84
Due from Seitel Holdings, Inc.	162	156
Net seismic data library, net of accumulated amortization of $689,654 and $622,030, respectively	117,661	106,104
Net property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $10,955 and $9,704, respectively	5,150	5,446
Investment in marketable securities	458	3,102
Prepaid expenses, deferred charges and other	13,486	10,249
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $27,217 and $23,777, respectively	30,421	33,117
Goodwill	211,206	208,050
Deferred income taxes	326	326
TOTAL ASSETS	588,224	491,009
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	37,066	53,170
Income taxes payable	510	8
Debt
Senior Notes	400,000	402,056
Notes payable	125	154
Obligations under capital leases	3,419	3,394
Deferred revenue	33,977	37,121
Deferred income taxes	2,462	2,128
TOTAL LIABILITIES	477,559	498,031
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 100 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
Additional paid-in capital	397,900	277,488
Retained deficit	(315,916)	(311,401)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	28,681	26,891
TOTAL STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)	110,665	(7,022)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)	$ 588,224	$ 491,009