Capitol-EMI
The new classical line of Capitol-EMI was announced by Capitol Records in July 1958. An initial release of 16 albums on August 18 [1958], all newly recorded, come from the same source which heretofore supplied the His Master's Voice label, released in the USA by RCA Victor.
Capitol Bows New EMI Label - Billboard July 7, 1958
In the late 1950s Capitol Records, Inc. was releasing Classical under 3 labels:
1. Angel Records
2. Capitol Records
3. Capitol-EMI
How to determine if this label applies:
1. EMI-Capitol logo on front and/or back of sleeve
2. EMI-Capitol logo on labels.
3. G7100 & SG7100 lines
4. Only used in Canada and US from 1958 to 1960
Represses often drop the EMI logo from the front cover but still shows up on back and/or labels.
Capitol Bows New EMI Label - Billboard July 7, 1958
In the late 1950s Capitol Records, Inc. was releasing Classical under 3 labels:
1. Angel Records
2. Capitol Records
3. Capitol-EMI
How to determine if this label applies:
1. EMI-Capitol logo on front and/or back of sleeve
2. EMI-Capitol logo on labels.
3. G7100 & SG7100 lines
4. Only used in Canada and US from 1958 to 1960
Represses often drop the EMI logo from the front cover but still shows up on back and/or labels.