LABEL STYLES - ALBUMS
ORANGE
ORANGE
In service between April 1969 and March 1982, the ubiquitous (and very 'loud') orange 'EMI 1-Box' design is perhaps the label that is most identified with Australian Beatles LPs. Although similar to the layout of the UK 'EMI 1-box' labels, the prominent placement of "STEREO" at the top of the label, and of course the orange-hued base, contribute to an altogether unique label style for Australian Beatles albums.
Three key styles of orange EMI 1-Box label were used between 1969 and 1982, identified predominently by the placement of the word "STEREO". These styles can be categorised as:
1) Style 'A' - Top STEREO, where "STEREO" appears at the top of the label, above the boxed Parlophone logo
2) Style 'B' - Side STEREO, where "STEREO" appears to the right of the spindle-hole, above the PCSO catalogue number
3) Style 'C' - No STEREO, where "STEREO" is absent from the label altogether
Styles 'B' and 'C' were introduced in October 1978 and early 1979 respectively. Not all albums were released in all styles - see illustrated list, below.
Only one label pair per title is displayed on this page. Label variations for a given record can be found on its corresponding LP page (accessible via the main 'LPs' menu, above).
Three key styles of orange EMI 1-Box label were used between 1969 and 1982, identified predominently by the placement of the word "STEREO". These styles can be categorised as:
1) Style 'A' - Top STEREO, where "STEREO" appears at the top of the label, above the boxed Parlophone logo
2) Style 'B' - Side STEREO, where "STEREO" appears to the right of the spindle-hole, above the PCSO catalogue number
3) Style 'C' - No STEREO, where "STEREO" is absent from the label altogether
Styles 'B' and 'C' were introduced in October 1978 and early 1979 respectively. Not all albums were released in all styles - see illustrated list, below.
Only one label pair per title is displayed on this page. Label variations for a given record can be found on its corresponding LP page (accessible via the main 'LPs' menu, above).
STYLE 'A'
From Apr 1969
From Apr 1969
STYLE 'B'
From Oct 1978
From Oct 1978
STYLE 'C'
From Early 1979
From Early 1979
Please Please Me
With The Beatles
A Hard Day's Night
Beatles For Sale
Help!
Rubber Soul
Greatest Hits Volume 1
Revolver
Greatest Hits Volume 2
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies
Rock 'N' Roll Music
Love Songs
Rarities (UK)
Magical Mystery Tour
Rarities (US)
The Beatles Box
A Hard Day's Night
(original motion picture soundtrack)
(original motion picture soundtrack)
Ballads
