This label guide covers album labels by MGM Records from their first LP offerings in 1950 until the company merged with Liberty/UA in 1982. The early MGM label styles are recognized as classic designs.
“COLUMBIA RECORD” in thin, curved print across the top. In the top center are references to awards from 1900 (Paris) and 1904 (St. Louis). Patent dates from 1901, 1902, and 1906 are given.
VinylBeat.com: LP Label Guide: Record Labels A - C: COLUMBIA
COLUMBIA MASTERWORKS (1A-5B) Classical imprint that mirrors the evolution of the main label {1955}. COLUMBIA ODYSSEY (1) Orange label {late 1960s} . (2A-B) Orange label {1970s} .
Columbia US labels - LondonJazzCollector
The ‘® “Columbia”,’ and ‘Marcas Reg. Printed in U.S.A.’ as well as the “360 Sound’s” on that variant were all cribbed from the Columbia Masterworks label design. The walking eye at the bottom was a new addition.
Record Label Guide Series 1: Columbia Records : r/vinyl - Reddit
“Columbia” is written in white on the top of the label, and the LP symbol appears on the bottom of the label 1958 would see the introduction of the Stereophonic LP. The stereo labels look similar to the mono labels, but have the top and the bottom blacked out.
Columbia Records - Wikipedia
Columbia is one of Sony Music's four flagship record labels: Epic Records, and former longtime rivals, RCA Records and Arista Records as the latter two were originally owned by BMG before its 2008 relaunch after Sony's acquisition alongside other BMG labels.
Columbia Label Photographs - Discography of American …
A visual guide to the various label styles used by Columbia between 1901 and 1934, with brief descriptions and images. Learn about the history and evolution of Columbia's record labels, from Climax to Viva-tonal, and see examples of other labels that used Columbia masters.
In July (1970), Columbia switched to what I call the "Columbia Columbia..." label. This guide covers ob Dylan’s records through June, 1970, and the end of the “360” or “two-eye” label.
78 rpm Record Labels - Columbia - Majestic Record
Nov 16, 2010 · Columbia is an important player in the history of recorded music, having been in the business of making phonographs and records since 1887. Because of patents held by both Columbia and Victor during the first few decades of the 20th century, they held a virtual duopoly over recorded music.
Record Labels - Columbia Records - Old Time Blues
Columbia Records, one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of phonographs and records was founded in 1888, they began producing disc records in 1901. During the 1910s and 1920s, Columbia was one of the most prevalent record labels in the United States, along with Victor and Brunswick.
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