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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

Top Rank

Top Rank: 1959 to 1962

In 1959 Philips Electrical Industries of New Zealand Ltd began distributing British label Top Rank. Singles were issued in a unique sleeve.  

Top Rank Sleeve 1959

Top Rank Centre Label 1959

Top Rank: 1960 to 1962

In 1960 Top Rank NZ Ltd became Allied International and took over its own distribution. 
Top Rank Sleeve 1960 to 1962
1960 to 1961                                                                      1962      
Top Rank Centre Labels 1960 to 1962

In 1962 the Top Rank International catalogue was absorbed in the Allied International brand. Subsequent Top Rank artists were released on the Allied International label.
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