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This site provides information about the record company sleeves used for New Zealand pressed and distributed 7" vinyl 45s. There are some gaps and possible mistakes. If you can add a correct date or sleeve please add a comment or email us. The images of the centre labels are meant to be a guide. Some record companies produced multiple variations of their labels. Too many to show here. This site is dedicated to record sleeves.

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Bell

Bell:  1968 to 1970

In 1968, His Master's Voice obtained the rights to American label Bell Records. Bell singles were issued in a unique sleeve.

Sleeve Front 1968 to 1970
Sleeve Back 1968 to 1969
Sleeve Back 1969 to 1970
Bell Centre Label 1968 to 1970

Bell:  1971  to 1972

In 1971 the sleeve design changed. The red Bell sleeve was introduced.

Bell Sleeve 1971 to 1972
Bell Centre Label 1971 to 1972

Bell: 1972 to 1974

In 1972, Phonogram Ltd took over distribution of Bell records. Singles were issued in the Phonogram company sleeve. 
 
Bell Sleeve 1972 to 1974
Bell Centre Labels 1972 to 1974

Phonogram was named Polygram before 1972. Some label have 'Marketed by Polygram' printed on the centre label. 

Bell: 1975 to 1976

In 1975 EMI took over distribution of Bell Records. Singles were issued in a new unique sleeve. 

Bell Sleeve 1975 to 1976
Bell Centre Label 1975 to 1976

EMI stopped issuing singles on the Bell label in 1976.
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