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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

Buddah

Before 1969, the  American label Buddah releases were issued in New Zealand on the Kama Sutra label. Philips Records (NZ) Ltd. held the New Zealand licensing rights of both labels. 

Buddah: 1969 to 1971

In 1969 Philips Records (NZ) Ltd started distributing of Buddah Records as a separate label. Singles were issued in a unique sleeve.

Buddah Sleeve 1969 to 1971
Buddah Centre Label 1969 to 1971

Buddah: 1971 to 1972

In 1970, the distribution arm of Philips Electrical Industries of New Zealand Ltd was rebranded as Polygram Records (NZ) Ltd.  From  1971 Buddah singles were issued in the Polygram company sleeve.

Buddah Sleeve 1971 to 1972

Buddah: 1972 to 1975

In 1972 Polygram Records Ltd was rebranded as Phonogram Ltd. The sleeve changed accordingly. 

Buddah Sleeve 1972 to 1975

Buddah: 1975 to 1976

In 1975 the Phonogram company sleeve changed. 

Buddah Sleeve 1975 to 1976
Buddah Centre Label 1971 to 1976

Phonogram stopped issuing vinyl singles on the Buddah label in New Zealand in 1976.
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