RECORD LABELS

Hey guys, I'm starting this entry to share with all the vinyl lovers some of the labels that i have listed in my store and floating around out there. It would provide a better picture to collectors who can see what i mean when i say columbia single eye, double eye etc.

Because the pictures are uploaded erratically and when I have the time, they would not be in any particular order , hence the name helter skelter. (To view a larger image, just click on the image). I have never claimed or boast any pretentious know it all title such as vinyl guru,king, prophet or the likes. As with many things in life this is also a learning process for me. Any useful info or input regarding the evolution of the labels will be greatly appreciated. For many, the labels dont matter much but to some speculators it may be the holy grail of their search. So to each his own. I’m sure there are thousands of label designs from companies that went bust or are still in business. Here we go....


ABC Paramount

EMI Red & Gold

Cotillion Records

MCA Black label

DJM Records

Chrysalis Blue

Shelter Records

Island Purple

Philo Records

A&M Brown

Pickwick

Atco Records 60s-70s
Commonly found in late 60s american releases like Cream & Iron Butterfly




Atlantic Grey Label

Atlantic Green & Orange

Parlophone Black And Yellow
Sought for Beatles titles

Capitol Black 1960s?

Capitol Purple Circa?

Verve Blue Label


Dolton Records



Fontana Records



Polydor


Veejay Records
Sought for early US Beatles release




Columbia Red label
I think its older than the 6 eye Pre 1950s?


Columbia Special Product
Not sure what this is all about, I hear its for their record club members or sumthing like that




Vintage Columbia 6eye WHITE LABEL PROMO 1950s-60s?


Columbia 6eye 1950s-60s?



Columbia 2eye 1970s





Columbia Masterworks 2eye Grey Label


Columbia modern label 1980s-Present
(also has 6 eyes if you look closely)



CBS Blue Label



CBS Green Label




Sunset Records

Decca Black 1950s?

Epic Full Moon
Commonly found of Folgelberg Lps..

MGM DJ promo

DJ= Disc Jockey!

MGM USA


Jasmine Records



Sire Records
Commonly found on Madonna,Talking Head releases


Smash Records

London Records Blue Label

Phillips label

Reprise Steamboat
There's actually a steamboat with smoke!



Sinatra Reprise Label MONO

Sinatra Reprise Label STEREO?

Decca Red Label

Yep, Its the famous label that turned down the fab four..

Musicor

Mercury Wing Blue Label

Forum Records

HMV His Masters Voice

RCA Victor Dog Red Label

RCA Victor Dog Black Label

Ode Records

Deram Records

Elektra Gold Label

Colgems Records

Famous for US Monkees releases