Virgin: 1973 to 1980
From 1973 until 1977 the British label Virgin Records was licensed to, manufactured by and distributed in New Zealand by EMI. Virgin did not release many singles between 1973 and 1977. Most of the early artist on Virgin preferred to release albums only. I am unsure what sleeve singles were issued in. I believe it was a plan white sleeve and not an EMI company sleeve. If you can shed light on this please leave a comment or email me. Thanks.
Virgin Centre Label 1973 to 1977
RTC took over distributing Virgin in 1977. Virgin singles were issued in plan white sleeve. Sometimes with the RTC logo on stamped on them. Sorry I can't find as copy. If you can help please email us.
Virgin Centre Label 1977 to 1980
Virgin: 1980 to 1986
In mid 1979 Virgin introduced the red and green sleeve. Like the centre labels, it was normally green on the A-Side and red on the B-Side. But some early Virgin New Zealand singles had the A-Side as the Red side of the label. New Zealand was the only country to this.
Virgin Sleeve Front 1979 to 1986
Virgin Sleeve Front 1979 to 1986
Virgin: 1986 to 1987
In 1986, the sleeve design was changed.
Virgin Sleeve Front 1986 to 1987
Virgin Centre Label 1979 to 1987
Virgin stopped releasing vinyl singles in New Zealand by 1987.
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