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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

Bronze

Bronze:  1971 to 1972

In 1971 Polygram (NZ) Ltd obtained the rights to release newly formed British label Bronze Records in New Zealand. From 1972 to 1975. Bronze singles were issued in the Polygram company sleeve.

Bronze Sleeve 1971 to 1972
Bronze Centre Label 1971 to 1972

Bronze:  1972 to 1974

In 1972 Polygram Records Ltd became Phonogram Ltd. The sleeve changes accordingly. 
 
Bronze Sleeve 1972 to 1974
Bronze Centre Label 1972 to 1974

Bronze: 1975

In 1975 WEA (NZ) Ltd took over distribution. The records were manufactured by EMI. I am unsure what sleeves Bronze singles were issued in during this period. Probably the black WEA company sleeve. If you can shed light on this can you please leave a comment or email please.

Bronze Sleeve 1975?
Bronze Centre Label 1975

Bronze:  1976 to 1979

By 1976 Bronze Records were back being distributed by Phonogram (NZ) Ltd. This continued until 1979. During this time singles were issued in Phonogram's company sleeve.

Bronze Sleeve 1976 to 1979
Bronze Centre Label 1976 to 1979

Bronze: 1980 to 1982

In 1980 Festival Records (NZ) Ltd took over distribution of Bronze Records in New Zealand. Singles were issued in Festival's company sleeve.

Bronze Sleeve  1980 to 1982
Bronze Centre Label 1980 to 1982

Bronze Records stopped releasing vinyl singles in New Zealand in 1982.
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