Before 1963, the American label Atlantic Records' catalogue was licensed in New Zealand to various local labels, usually by Artist. In 1963 G. A Wooller & Co Ltd obtained the rights to be the sole distributor of Atlantic Records in New Zealand. They formed the subsidiary label Atlantic Records (NZ) Ltd.
Atlantic: 1963 to 1966
From 1963 to 1966 they were issued in the G. A Wooller & Co company sleeve.
Atlantic Sleeve 1963 to 1966
Atlantic Centre Label 1963 to 1966
Atlantic: 1966 to 1970
In 1966 Festival Records (NZ) split from G. A. Wooller & Co Ltd and took over the distribution of Atlantic Records. From 1966 until 1970 Atlantic singles were issued in the generic Festival company sleeve.
Atlantic Sleeve 1966 to 1970
Atlantic Centre Label 1966 to 1970
Atlantic: 1970 to 1972
In 1970 H.M.V. obtained the licensing and distribution rights for Atlantic Records in New Zealand. Singles were issued in a unique sleeve.
Atlantic Sleeve 1970 to 1972
Atlantic: 1972 to 1975
In 1972 H.M.V.'s distribution arm was renamed EMI. The Sleeve design was changed.
Atlantic Sleeve 1972 to 1975
Atlantic Centre Label 1970 to 1975
Atlantic: 1975 to 1978
In 1975 WEA NZ Ltd (Warner Bros., Elektra and Atlantic) began operating fully independently in New Zealand. All subsequent Atlantic Records singles were issued in a generic WEA company sleeve.
Atlantic Sleeve 1975 to 1978
Atlantic Centre Label 1975 to 1977
Atlantic: 1978 to 1982
In 1978, the white WEA sleeve was introduced.
Atlantic Sleeve 1978 to 1982
Atlantic: 1982 to 1986
The WEA company sleeve changed to the blur design in 1982.
Atlantic Sleeve 1982 to 1986
Atlantic: 1986 to 1987
In 1986, the sleeve design was changed again.
Atlantic Sleeve 1987
Atlantic Centre Label 1977 to 1987
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