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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

MCA

MCA: 1969 to 1972

In 1969 Pye (NZ) Ltd began distributing the American label MCA in New Zealand. Singles were released in a unique sleeve.

MCA Sleeve 1969 to 1970
MCA Centre Labels 1969
MCA Sleeve Front 1970 to 1972
MCA Sleeve Back 1970 to 1972
1970 to 1972                                               1972   
MCA Centre Labels 1970 to 1973 

MCA: 1972 to 1976

In 1972 MCA singles started to be issued in the Pye company sleeve. 

MCA Sleeve 1972 to 1976
MCA Centre Label 1972 to 1976

MCA: 1976 to 1981

In 1976 Phonogram took over distribution of MCA in New Zealand. Singles were issued in the PolyGram company sleeve.

MCA Sleeve 1976 to 1981

In 1978 Phonogram was renamed PolyGram. The above sleeve with Phonogram on the bottom right corner is from 1976 to 1978. If it has polyGram it is from 1978 to 1981.

1976 to 1978                                                      1978 to 1981
1976 to 1979                                               1979 to 1980
MCA Centre Label 1976 to 1980

MCA: 1981 to 1982

In 1981 the white PolyGram sleeve was introduced.

MCA Sleeve 1981 to 1982
MCA 1980 to 1982

MCA: 1983 to 1986

In 1983 WEA began distributing MCA Records. Singles in the WEA company sleeve.

MCA Sleeve 1983 to 1986
MCA Centre Label 1983 to 1986

MCA stopped releasing seven inch vinyl singles in New Zealand in 1986.
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