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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

Fontana

Fontana: 1958 to 1963

In 1958, Philips Electrical Industries of New Zealand Ltd obtained the rights to distribute the newly founded British label Fontana Records. Fontana singles were issued in Philips Electrical Industries' company sleeve from 1958 to 1963.

Fontana Sleeve 1958 to 1963
Fontana Centre Label 1958 to 1967

Fontana: 1963 to 1970

In 1963, Fontana singles began being issued in a unique sleeve.

Fontana Sleeve 1963 to 1970
Fontana Centre Label 1967 to 1970

Fontana: 1970 to 1972

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

Fontana Sleeve 1970 to 1972

Fontana: 1972 to 1974

In 1972 Polygram Records Ltd became Phonogram Ltd. The sleeve changed accordingly.

Fontana Sleeve 1972 to 1974
Fontana Centre Label 1971 to 1974

Phonogram stopped releasing Fontana singles in 1974.
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