lördag 14 maj 2011

Charisma Records label variation 1969 to 1975

The famous Charisma Label, the classic years 1969 to 1975. Here is how you can spot the difference between the different labels.



 Magenta Scroll 1:
Used from November 1969 to at least May 1970.
Without reference to B&C.



 
Magenta Scroll 2:
Used from September 1970 to at least July 1972.
With the text: "Manufactured and distributed by B&C Records Ltd."






Mad Hatter 1:
Used from September 1972 to July 1974.
On this label design, the Mad Hatter's bow tie touches, or is cut by, the spindle hole.
With the text: "Manufactured and distributed by B&C Records Ltd."




Mad Hatter 2:
Used on all pressings during August 1974
and reinstated between  February and July 1975.
Small Mad Hatter with the text: "Manufactured and distributed by B&C Records Ltd."
Mad Hatter's bow tie is approximately 2 cm above the spindle hole.

Mad Hatter 3:
Used on all pressings from August 1974 until at least November 1974
and most likely on all pressings  up to February 1975.
Small Mad Hatter with the text: "Marketed by B&C Records" 
Mad Hatter's bow tie is approximately 2 cm above the spindle hole.