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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

Epic

Epic: 1961 to 1966

From 1961 to 1966 Epic were distributed in New Zealand by local label Peak Records.

Epic Sleeve 1961 to 1966
Epic Centre Label 1961 to 1966

Epic: 1967 to 1970

His Master's Voice (NZ) Ltd took over distribution at the end of 1966. Epic Records were then issued in H.M.V. company sleeves from 1967 to 1970.

Epic Sleeve 1967 to 1970

Epic Centre Label 1967 to 1970

Epic: 1970 to 1974

In 1970 Polygram began distributing Epic Records. Singles were issued in an unique Epic sleeve.

Epic Sleeve 1970 to 1974
Epic Centre Label 1970 to 1974

Epic: 1974 to 1978

In 1972 Polygram Records Ltd as renamed Phonogram Ltd. A new unique sleeve was introduced in 1974.

Epic Sleeve 1974 to 1978
1974 to 1975                                             1975 to 1978
Epic Centre Label 1974 to 1978

Epic: 1978 to 1981

Epic is a subsidiary label of CBS Inc.. So in 1978 when CBS NZ Ltd started operating in New Zealand it took over distribution  of the Epic label.   From 1978 until 1981 singles were issued in the CBS company sleeve

Epic Sleeve 1978 to 1981

Epic: 1982 to 1987

In 1982, a unique sleeve was reintroduced. 

Epic Sleeve 1982 to 1987

I am unsure when the below sleeve was used. If can shed some light on the this please leave a comment.

Epic Sleeve 1980's Sleeve.
Epic Centre Label 1978 to 1987

In 1987 Epic Records stopped issuing vinyl singles in New Zealand. 
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