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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

Capitol

Radio Corporation of New Zealand Ltd had been releasing 78s on the Capitol label in New Zealand since 1952. In 1954 it started releasing EPs on the new seven inch 45 format. I am unsure what sleeve these singles were issued in. If you can shed some light on this please leave a comment.

Capitol: 1956 to 1958

In 1956 His Master's Voice (NZ) Ltd attained the license to distribute Capitol Records. Singles were issued in a unique sleeve.

Capitol Sleeve 1956 to 1958?

I am unsure when the pink sleeve was introduced. It seems to be around 1958 or 1959. I am also unsure when it was phased out. It might even have been used up until the introduction of the black sleeve in 1962. If you can shed some light on this please leave a comment.

Capitol: 1958 to 1962

Capitol Sleeve 1958? to 1962?
Capitol Centre Label 1956 to 1962
This design was printed in a great variety of shades and colours.

Capitol: 1962 to 1973

The black Capitol sleeve was introduced in 1962. It was used for the next 11 years.
 
Capitol Sleeve 1962 to 1973

The above sleeve was printed mainly with the same design featured on both sides but some were also printed with ads on the back.
 
Capitol Sleeve Back 1962 to 1964
Capitol Centre Label 1962 to 1964
Capitol Sleeve Back 1964 to 1966
Capitol Sleeve Back 1964 to 1966
Capitol Centre Label 1964 to 1967
Capitol Sleeve Back 1967 to 1969
Capitol Centre Label 1967 to 1969
Capitol Sleeve Back 1969 to 1973?
Capitol Centre Label 1969 to 1972

In 1972 H.M.V. was renamed EMI. The centre labels changed accordingly.
Capitol Centre Label 1972 to 1973

Capitol: 1973 to 1978

From 1973 until 1978, Capitol released singles in the circle red-pink sleeve.

Capitol Sleeve 1973 to 1978
Capitol centre Label 1973 to 1978

Capitol: 1978 to 1984

After 1978 Capitol singles were issued in the generic EMI company sleeve.

Capitol Sleeve 1978 to 1984
1978 to 1980                                           1980 to 1984
Capitol Centre Labels 1978 to 1984

Capitol: 1984 to 1990

In 1984 EMI Records New Zealand changed its company sleeve to the yellow design. The Capitol Records logo was added to the printing on the sleeve.
Capitol Sleeve 1984 to 1990
Capitol Centre Labels 1984 to 1990

Capitol Records New Zealand stopped issuing vinyl singles in 1990.
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