With his 8th book, beatles for sale on parlophone records, he comes full circle. The text recording first published was removed from the label. Parlophone records founded in germany as parlophon in the 1890s by carl lindstrom, the british offshoot parlophone was absorbed in to columbia gramaphone company in the 1920s, later becoming part of emi. Parlophone records limited is a germanbritish record label founded in germany in 1896 by. Lc 0299 lc 00299 please note, many parlophone issues also carry an emi logo. Heres a few more rarities that have been added, several more to the harvest section along with a new section for track record, founded by the whos management and also responsible for the jimi hendrix experience albums and singles. Under emi the parlophone company initially maintained its status as a jazz label. Eliza sophie caird born 15 april 1988, is now better known by her stage name eliza doolittle. Each record is given a separate chapter, which tells the stories behind how the songs appearing on the disc were written and recorded. It was released as a lp 12 and appeared on the parlophone record label. All beatles albums were reissued on this label, except for the early beatles to be confirmed, rocknroll music, love songs and reel music.
Parlophone established a master leasing arrangement with coowned united states based okeh records, making parlophone a leading jazz label in the uk. Label variation black and gold parlophone label until april 1963 the original gold on black label was replaced by a more modern design in april 1963. Parlophone records complete catalogue, 1937 1938 this catalogue includes all parlophone records issued up to october rst, 1937, with the exception of purely irish and scottish titles. March 7, 1988, emi issued new beatles album the beatles past masters with this new label design. Parlophone s lshaped logo began as the logo of the german lindstrom label, which became part of parlophone. George martin became parlophone label manager in 1955, and in 1962 it was. This book is probably spizers most important book, since the uk releases were truly as nature intended and the only officially sanctioned beatles records. Feb 18, 2019 a new book details the saga of private equity company terra firma acquiring emi in august 2007 for. In 1923, an english branch was set up and this was taken over by the columbia graphophone company in 1927, thus becoming a constituent part of emi when that company merged. Eliza doolittle at the splendour festival at wollaton park in nottingham. Charting the label s development from first being produced in single colors on wooden hand presses, this book explores all aspects of the industrys history through from the invention of the first presses and papermaking machines to the advent of selfadhesive converting in europe. In 1926, columbia graphophone company acquired the parlophone business, label name and its titles.
In 1927 the columbia graphophone company acquired a controlling interest in the carl lindstrom company and thereby in parlophone. In the several decades since his popular emergence as the night tripper hes become one of the respected elders of new orleans music. New beatles lps were on apple label, but the nine older parlophone lps were pressed on this label, both in mono and stereo. In very late 1969 a new label was made, using silver ink on black, and with emi, parlophone logo all in silver. Parlophone records is a record label, which began in germany in 1896. Parlophone label music on cd, mp3 and vinyl available at juno records.
Parlophone records is a germanbritish major record label, which began in germany in 1896. In addition to discs with parlophone labels, the book covers the apple singles and albums manufactured and distributed by emi, as well as the fan club christmas discs and the polydor releases of the groups hamburg recordings. Each record has the catalogue number, production year and a value to indicate the current price. Beatles for sale on parlophone records covers all of the singles, albums and extended play discs issued by the beatles in the u. Use this for all unofficial releases bootlegs, counterfeits, pirate compilations. This is not a label and emi should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that parlophone was part of the emi group. The parlophone r mostly classical series of 78rpm records were mostly 12inch with a few 10inch exceptions. Beatles for sale on parlophone records by bruce spizer and frank. In the book you will also find magazine covers, sheet music. Label has the parlophone printed at the start of the perimeter print and sold in u. Beatles for sale on parlophone records by bruce spizer. Available in mono and stereo covers identical contents. John recorded for the british parlophone label from 1997 to 2004 released in the united states on blue note and virgin.
Parlophone releases have been charted by louisahhh. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Parlophones lshaped logo began as the logo of the german lindstrom label, which became part of parlophone. Originally founded in germany in 1896, with its british arm established in 1923, the parlophone catalog includes such groundbreaking artists as pink floyd, david bowie, radiohead, jethro tull, kate bush, and many more. Parlophone is a record label founded in germany in 1896 by carl lindstrom, as parlophon the e was originally added for uk releases. So, two different records with different songs on them, but very similar cover artwork. Warner music buys parlophone label emi the guardian. Parlophone records limited also known as parlophone records and parlophone is a germanbritish record label founded in germany in 1896 by the carl lindstrom company as parlophon. Parlophone started to print the publishing year as p 1965 in early 1965. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for parlophone 2 releases. The band had seen out their sixalbum contract with parlophone with the june 2003. Universal and sony the sole remaining competitors for american firm after snapping up the home of coldplay and kylie. This label was in use for a relatively short period of time before the perimeter print was changed.
Blackwhite parlophone label with silver print type2. This index covers rro 2000020500 classicaloperatic 19271947. This second label, dating from midtolate 1970, is identical but with two emi marks, which are white with black print reversed. The sleeve cover was designed by an unknown artist. His next book, the beatles for sale on parlophone records, will be. Besides, its probably the first time that also the reissues have been seriously studied in order to give a hand to those foreign collectors who sometimes have been offered italian emi releases but knowing little about those issues. Parlophone was founded parlophon by carl lindstrom company in 1896. The beatles parlophone vinyl records for sale ebay. As a bonus includes 7000 export label, plus felsted af 100 singles series, 19581960. Parlophone is a record label founded in germany by carl lindstrom, as parlophon the e was originally added for uk releases. Complete listing of all vinyl records published by parlophone. In 1950, george martin joined parlophone, an appointment which proved to be the defining moment in the labels history. These labels have a silver parlophone logo at the top. The book has chapters on the history of emi and parlophone records, how records are mastered and manufactured, how emi contracted with other record companies to press beatles singles and albums to help meet demand, british radio and record charts in the sixties and other recordrelated topics.
The british branch of the label was founded on 8 august 1923 as. Please please me is the debut studio album by the english rock band the beatles. She is a british singersongwriter from london, who signed to the parlophone record label in october 2008. Parlophone started to use a newly disigned label in 1988. Get the best deals on the beatles parlophone vinyl records when you shop the.
The british branch of the label was founded on 8 august 1923 as the parlophone company limited the parlophone co. Parlophone records, a company best known as the home of the beatles before they started their own apple label, is one of the oldest and most respected names in the music industry. Aug 26, 2012 ive got this on the orange parlophone label, which would make my pressing from the 1970s. In the several decades since his popular emergence as the night tripper hes become one of.
Parlophone records lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Produced by george martin, it was released on emis parlophone label on 22 march 1963 in the united kingdom, following the success of the bands singles please please me and love me do, which reached number 1 on the nme and melody maker charts and number 17 on the uk singles chart, respectively. Plg is also home to ffrr, the dance music label formed by english dj pete tong in 1986. For extensive resources on the parlophone label from the 78rpmcommunity, see here. However, there were three different variations of the 60s parlophone label. The king brothers the king brothers sing jolson a1. Stream tracks and playlists from parlophone records on your desktop or mobile device. The name parlophon was used for gramophones before the company began making records of their own. It is best known as one of the record labels who put out music by the beatles in the 1960s. Labelography the major uk record labels by premium.
George and ringo on their own apple label in america from 1968 through 1975. But to make things even more confusing, i also have the same lp with the same cover on a black and silver parlophone label from new zealand. The british branch was formed in 1923 as parlophone records which developed a reputation in the 1920s as a leading jazz label. The book has chapters on the history of emi and parlophone records, how. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Parlophon as its name was originally spelled was founded in 1896. The illustrated history of the beatles records released in italy. There were no new beatles albums on parlophone label. Lindstrom made phonographs using the name parlophon, and dictating machines using the name parlograph. Magazinestyled website about contemporary culture, politics, and business history, crafted to engage readers on topics ranging from civil rights history to the power of the entertainment industry, environmental politics, sports history, music, film, and the media. The record was published with catalogue number parlophone pcs 3045. History of parlophone singles parlophon began as a german company founded in 1896 by carl lindstrom, a swedish inventor who lived in berlin. The capitol 6000 website beatles different record labels.
Parlophone on parlophone records, full discography. Released 4 september 2015 on parlophone catalog no. Parlophone radically changed their label design to silver print on a black background and removed emi boxed logos. British record discographies label listings catalogues. Parlophone is a record label that was founded in germany in 1896 by the carl lindstrom company as parlophon. Parlophone records simple english wikipedia, the free. Parlophone, the uk record label behind kylie, blur, coldplay, conor maynard, tinie tempah, pet shop boys, richard hawley, david guetta, lily allen, gorillaz, the beatles and more london. When the beatles released their first lp through parlophone, the label styles. Posts about parlophone records written by beatlesblogger. Parlophone records limited is a germanbritish record label founded in germany in 1896 by the carl lindstrom company as parlophon.
Parlophone was founded in germany prior to world war i by the carl lindstrom company. Ive got this on the orange parlophone label, which would make my pressing from the 1970s. Please note, many parlophone issues also carry an emi logo. Chanced upon a small local garage sale or yard sale this morning and found this book great record labels, written by al cimino and published by chartwell books in 1992, is quite an interesting overview of some of the most famous record companies, admittedly with a strong us bias. Brief overview of parlophone history founded in germany in 1896 by the carl lindstrom company, the brand name parlophon was initially used for gramophones before the company began making records. Let it be was originally released as a boxed set pxs 1 with a thick book of. Like several of the labels in the old emi group, parlophone records has a long, convoluted history, incorporating various twists, turns and takeovers. Parlophone is a record label founded in germany in 1896 by carl lindstrom, as parlophon the e was.
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