Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)

~ Label

Annotation

please link releases between 1989–2009 that bear the logo with a lowercase "e" perched atop an inclined capital "E" to Elektra Entertainment even if the label name just says "Elektra".

Digital releases that have Elektra (NEK) as a label should use this label.

evolution of Elektra logo (1950–present): http://logos.wikia.com/wiki/Elektra_Records

1950: founded by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickolt as Elektra Records.
Elektra logo (original, 1950–1965)
Elektra logo (1965–1980)
1973-08: renamed Elektra/Asylum Records upon merger with Asylum Records, but informally still referred to itself as Elektra Records thereafter.
Elektra logo (1980–1989)
1989: renamed Elektra Entertainment, "a division of Warner Communications Inc."
Elektra Entertainment logo (1989–2004)
1994: renamed again as Elektra Entertainment Group
2004-02: merged into Atlantic Records and moved under the newly-formed Atlantic Records Group; became dormant until 2009.
Elektra logo (reintroduced 2004-2009)
Elektra logo (2009-06-01–2013) : Elektra formally revived as independent entity under Warner Music. (note rounded corners in the prongs of the E and revised font in the "elektra" wordmark)
Elektra logo (2013–present) : Elektra introduces its latest logo (note square corners in the prongs of the E and and revised font in the "elektra" wordmark)

Annotation last modified on 2021-08-15 04:33 UTC.

Renamed to: Elektra Entertainment (renamed from Elektra 1989–2004; revived as Elektra 2009-06-01)

Releases

ReleaseArtistFormatTracksCountry/DateCatalog#Barcode
No Secrets (Orange Cartridge, Quadraphonic)Carly Simon8-Track Cartridge10
8Q-5049[none]
Light My Fire / Love Me Two TimesThe Doors7" Vinyl2
E 45051
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
E 45774[none]
The Girl You Think You See (styrene)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
E-45796[none]
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45774[none]
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45774[none]
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45774[none]
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45774-A[none]
Rain / John The RabbitDorothy Morrison7" Vinyl2
EK-45795
The Girl You Think You See (styrene)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45796[none]
The Girl You Think You See / Share the EndCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45796[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKC 6024[none]
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKM-45774[none]
Legend in Your Own Time (small centre hole)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKM.45774[none]
The Girl You Think You See / Share the EndCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKM.45796[none]
I’ve Got to Have YouCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKM-46009[none]
The Right Thing to Do (small centre hole)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKS 630[none]
Carly SimonCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS-74082[none]
Baby I’m‐A Want YouBread12" Vinyl12
EKS-75015[none]
AnticipationCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS 75016[none]
AnticipationCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS-75016[none]
The Alabama State Troupers Road ShowThe Alabama State Troupers2×12" Vinyl10 + 11
EKS 75 022, ELK 62 010
Colors of the Day: The Best of Judy CollinsJudy Collins12" Vinyl12
EKS-75030[none]
American GothicDavid Ackles12" Vinyl11
EKS 75032
JubalJubalVinyl11
EKS-75033
CirclesThe New Seekers12" Vinyl12
EKS-75034
The Ship: A Contemporary Folk Music JourneyThe Ship12" Vinyl11
EKS-75036[none]
Sniper and Other Love SongsHarry Chapin12" Vinyl9
EKS-75042[none]
Sweet SalvationSweet Salvation12" Vinyl10
EKS-75045
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS 75049, EKS-75049[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS 75049, K 42127[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS 75049[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS-75049[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS-75049[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
EKS-75049[none]
Legend in Your Own Time (33 ⅓ RPM)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
ELCS-15.002[none]
Heads & TalesHarry Chapin12" Vinyl9
ELEKTRA 75023[none]
Besoin de personneVéronique Sanson7" Vinyl2
ELK 12 046
Going DownDon Nix7" Vinyl2
ELK 12052 (45776)
You’re So VainCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
ELK 12 077
You’re So VainCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
ELK 12 077, ELK 12077[none]
Hell geht die Sonne auf / Auf dem Weg nach nirgendwoBolland & Bolland7" Vinyl2
ELK 12 082, G 12 082
The Marble IndexNicoVinyl8
ELK 42065
The Best Of BreadBread12" Vinyl12
ELK 42115
Brothers & SistersThe Voices of East Harlem12" Vinyl11
ELK 42 119[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
ELLP-517[none]
No Secrets (7 ½ ips, 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel)Carly SimonReel-to-reel10
EST 75049-C[none]
No Secrets (7 ½ ips, Quadraphonic - Q4)Carly SimonReel-to-reel10
ESTQ 5049-QF[none]
Chanson sur ma drôle de vieVéronique Sanson7" Vinyl2
F 12 083
Legend in Your Own TimeCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
JET-2122[none]
The Right Thing to Do (Knockout Centre)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
K 12095[none]
The Right Thing to Do (centre knockout)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
K 12095[none]
The Right Thing to Do (Solid Centre)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
K 12095[none]
Aztec Two-StepAztec Two‐Step12" Vinyl11
K42118
In Search of Amelia EarhartPlainsong12" Vinyl11
K 42120
No Secrets (Misprint)Carly Simon12" Vinyl10
K 42127, K42127[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
K 42127, K42127[none]
No SecretsCarly SimonCassette10
M5 75049, M5.75049[none]
No SecretsCarly SimonCassette10
TC-55049[none]
No Secrets (Off-Beige Cartridge)Carly Simon8-Track Cartridge12
Y8K8 42127[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
  • JP1973-02-25
SWG-7603[none]
The Best of BreadBread12" Vinyl12
75056, EKS-75056[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843, ELK 12.096, ELK 12096[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
  • JP1973-05-10
P-7002E[none]
愛する喜び = The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
P-1211E[none]
JobriathJobriath12" Vinyl11
EKS-75070[none]
No Secrets (Quadraphonic)Carly Simon12" Vinyl10
  • JP1973-08-25
QP-11004E[none]
QueenQueen12" Vinyl10
  • US1973-09-04
EKS 75064[none]
QueenQueenCassette10
  • US1973-09-04
TC-55064[none]
Strange DaysThe DoorsVinyl10
  • -1973-09
P-8370E
万華鏡桜井久美12" Vinyl11
L-8026E[none]
No SecretsCarly Simon12" Vinyl10
P-8392E[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
12 101[none]
Lo Verdadero Es AmarteCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
32.040[none]
The DoorsThe Doors12" Vinyl11
42012, EKS 74 007
Waiting for the SunThe Doors12" Vinyl11
42 041
Morrison HotelThe Doors12" Vinyl11
42 080[none]
Morrison HotelThe Doors12" Vinyl11
42 080[none]
No Secrets (Special Edition - Club Sonderauflage)Carly Simon12" Vinyl10
62 436[none]
The Best of BreadBread12" Vinyl12
6E-108 Stereo
Best of The DoorsThe Doors12" Vinyl11
6E 5035
IVAtomic Rooster12" Vinyl8
75074[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
E-45843[none]
The Right Thing to Do (styrene)Carly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843[none]
The Right Thing to Do / We Have No SecretsCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843[none]
The Right Thing to Do / We Have No SecretsCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843[none]
The Right Thing to Do / We Have No SecretsCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EK-45843[none]
Wrap Your Love Around MeMelba Montgomery7" Vinyl2
EK-45866-A
He’ll Come HomeMelba Montgomery7" Vinyl2
EK-45875
Elektra Asylum September ReleasesVarious Artists2×12" Vinyl10 + 10
EK-PROMO-21[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKS45759, ELK 12 101[none]
The Right Thing to DoCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKS 630[none]
The Right Thing to Do/ We Have No SecretsCarly Simon7" Vinyl2
EKS 630[none]
True Stories (and Other Dreams)Judy Collins12" Vinyl9
EKS-70753[none]
Special DeliveryBilly Mernit12" Vinyl12
EKS-75054[none]
Heaven Help the ChildMickey Newbury12" Vinyl8
EKS-75055
The Best of Bread (Gatefold)Bread12" Vinyl12
EKS 75056[none]
HomegrownDon Agrati12" Vinyl11
EKS-75057[none]