Elektra

Although American label Elektra had a presence in New Zealand since 1957, its first seven inch vinyl 45 was not released until 1967.

Elektra: 1967 to 1971

In 1967 La Gloria had the distribution rights to Elektra. Singles were released in a 'Wallpaper' sleeve.

Elektra Sleeve 1967 to 1971

 1967 to 1968                                           1968 to 1971

Elektra Centre Labels 1967 to 1971

Elektra: 1971 to 1975

In mid 1971 H.M.V. (soon to be EMI) took over distributing Elektra. A unique sleeve was introduced.

Elektra Sleeve 1967 to 1972

In 1972 H.M.V. (NZ) Ltd was renamed EMI (New Zealand) Ltd. The sleeve changed accordingly. 

Elektra Sleeve 1973 to 1975

Elektra Centre Labels 1971 to 1975

Elekra 1975 to 1978

Elekra was the 'E" in WEA. In 1975 when the distribution deal with EMI for the WEA group of labels expired, WEA Records N.Z. Limited was formed. WEA started disturbing Elekra. Singles were issued in the WEA company sleeve.

Elektra Sleeve 1975 to 1978

Elektra Centre Labels 1975 to 1978

Elekra 1978 to 1982

WEA changed their company sleeve  early or mid-1978. The white WEA sleeve was introduced. 

Elektra Sleeve 1978 to 1982

Elektra Centre Labels 1978 to 1982

Elekra 1982 to 1984

In 1982 the blue WEA sleeve was introduced.

Elektra Sleeve 1982 to 1986

Elektra Centre Labels 1982 to 1986

Elektra ceased releasing singles in New Zealand by the end of 1986.