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
Don't Talk10,000 Maniacs7" Vinyl2
969439-7, EKR 64075596943970
No SecretsCarly SimonCD10
  • XE1987-12-04
960 684-2075596068420
Back for the AttackDokkenCD13
  • JP1987-12-10
32XD-7914988014349338
Computer WorldKraftwerkCD7
  • US1987-12-22
9 3549-2075596078924
Hot Hot Hot!!!The Cure12" Vinyl3
0-66783075596678308
This CorrosionThe Sisters of Mercy12" Vinyl3
0-66790075596679008
All Wrapped UpGrandmaster Flash12" Vinyl3
0-66801[none]
Why Can’t I Be You? (Blue inner labels.)The Cure12" Vinyl2
0-66810075596681001
In My Tribe10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
1592171[none]
Men and WomenSimply RedCD10
242 071-2022924207129
Men and WomenSimply RedVinyl10
242071-1022924207112
Men and WomenSimply RedVinyl10
242071-1022924207112
InfidelitySimply Red12" Vinyl3
248398-0
Infidelity (promo version)Simply Red12" Vinyl3
248398-0
WinelightGrover Washington, Jr.CD6
252 262, 64305-2[none]
In My Tribe10,000 ManiacsCD12
32XD-906[none]
In My Tribe10,000 ManiacsCD12
32XD-906[none]
Under Lock and Key (Reissue)DokkenCD10
60458-2, 9 60458-2075596045827
See How We AreX12" Vinyl11
60492-1, 9 60492-107559604921
Agua de lunaRubén Blades y Seis del SolarVinyl8
60721-1, 9 60721-1
Ba-Dop-Boom-BangGrandmaster Flash12" Vinyl14
60723-1
Ba-Dop-Boom-BangGrandmaster FlashCD18
60723-2
CarasmaticIrene CaraCD9
60724-2[none]
Men and WomenSimply RedVinyl10
60727
Men and WomenSimply RedCD10
60727-2
Faster PussycatFaster PussycatCD10
60730-2, 9 60730-2075596073028
Authentic Sound Effects, Volume 2Keith HolzmanCD91
60732-2075596073226
Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss MeThe Cure2×12" Vinyl8 + 10
60737-1075596073714
In My Tribe10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
60738-1[none]
In My Tribe (Club Edition, BMG)10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
60738-1, 9 60738-1[none]
In My Tribe (Club Edition, BMG - Record label black and red)10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
60738-1, 9 60738-1[none]
In My Tribe (Silver Disc with black text)10,000 ManiacsCD12
60738-2, 9 60738-2075596073820
In My Tribe (Dolby HX pro, SR)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
60738-4, 9 60738-4075596073844
In My Tribe (Dolby HX pro)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
60738-4, E4 60738075596073844
Pure GershwinMichael FeinsteinCD13
60742-2075596074223
Remember: Michael Feinstein Sings Irving BerlinMichael FeinsteinCD13
60744075596074421
Buy This, Pigs!Judy TenutaCassette14
60746
Bikini RedThe Screaming Blue Messiahs12" Vinyl11
60755-1, 9 60755-1075596075510
The People Who Grinned Themselves to DeathThe Housemartins12" Vinyl12
60761-1075596076111
The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death (white label)The Housemartins12" Vinyl + 7" Vinyl12 + 2
60761-1075596076111
In My Tribe10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
670.4086[none]
Hot Hot Hot!!! (white label double-a)The Cure7" Vinyl2
7-69424[none]
You’re All I NeedMötley Crüe7" Vinyl2
7-69429075596942973
Caravan of LoveThe Housemartins7" Vinyl2
7-69436075596943673
Caravan of Love (double-a promo in normal sleeve)The Housemartins7" Vinyl2
7-69436075596943673
Don't Talk10,000 Maniacs7" Vinyl2
7-69439075596943970
Wild SideMötley Crüe7" Vinyl2
7-69449075596944977
Peace Train10,000 Maniacs7" Vinyl2
7-69457
4th of JulyX7" Vinyl2
7-69462075596946278
Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley Crüe7" Vinyl2
7-69465075596946575
Why Can’t I Be You?The Cure7" Vinyl2
7-69474075596947473
Good TimesHoodoo Gurus7" Vinyl2
7-69481
Dream WarriorsDokken7" Vinyl2
7-69483075596948371
The Paul Butterfield Blues BandThe Paul Butterfield Blues BandCD11
7294-2075596064729
Fifth AlbumJudy CollinsCD12
7300-2
Fifth AlbumJudy CollinsCD12
  • -1987
7300-2075596080026
WildflowersJudy CollinsCD10
74012-2075596065528
Forever ChangesLoveCD11
74013-2075596065627
Marquee MoonTelevisionCD8
7559-60616-2075596061629
Forever ChangesLoveCD11
7559-60656-2075596065627
In My Tribe (reissue)10,000 ManiacsCD12
7559-60738-2, 960 738-2075596073820
East WestThe Butterfield Blues BandCD9
7559-60751-2, 960 751-2075596075121
En Mi Tribu = In My Tribe10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
80663[none]
Ride the LightningMetallicaCD8
9 60396-2075596039628
See How We AreXCD11
9 60492-2075596049221
Agua de lunaRubén Blades y Seis del SolarCD8
9 60721-2075596072120
Girls, Girls, Girls (White label promo)Mötley Crüe12" Vinyl10
9 60725-1075596072519
Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley CrüeCD10
9 60725-2075596072526
Back to BasicsBilly BraggCD21
9 60726-2075596072625
Men and WomenSimply RedCD10
9 60727-2075596072724
Blow Your Cool!Hoodoo GurusCD12
9 60728-2075596072823
Faster PussycatFaster Pussycat12" Vinyl10
9 60730-107559607301
Authentic Sound Effects, Volume 1Keith HolzmanCD96
9 60731-2075596073127
Back for the AttackDokken12" Vinyl13
9 60735-1075596073516
Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me (made by PDO)The CureCD17
9 60737-2075596073721
In My Tribe (Club edition, Columbia House)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
9 60738-4075596073844
Live at the Hollywood BowlThe Doors12" Vinyl6
9 60741-1075596074117
Live at the Hollywood BowlThe DoorsCD7
9 60741-2075596074124
2x4Guadalcanal Diary12" Vinyl12
9 60752-1075596075213
2x4Guadalcanal DiaryCD13
9 60752-2075596075220
Bikini RedThe Screaming Blue MessiahsCD11
9 60755-2075596075527
FloodlandThe Sisters of Mercy12" Vinyl8
9 60762-1075596076210
PornographyThe CureCD8
9 60785-2[none]
Hot Hot Hot!!!The CureCassette3
9 66783-4075596678346
Just Like HeavenThe CureCassette3
9 667934[none]
Dream WarriorsDokkenCassette3
9 66817-4075596681742
Le Mystère des voix BulgaresLe Mystère des voix BulgaresCD13
9 79165-2075597916522
In My Tribe (Club edition)10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
9 E1 60738, E1160738
Blow Your Cool!Hoodoo Gurus12" Vinyl12
9 el-60728075596072816
En Mi Tribu = In My Tribe (Dolby Digital)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
90663[none]
In My Tribe10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
96 07381075596073813
In My Tribe (Dolby HX Pro, B NR)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
96 07384075596073844
The Paul Butterfield Blues BandThe Paul Butterfield Blues BandCD11
960 647-2075596064729
Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley Crüe12" Vinyl10
960 725-1, EKT 39075596072519
Back for the AttackDokkenCD13
960 735-207559607352
In My Tribe (Limited edition with free promo single)10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl + Vinyl12 + 3
960 738-1, EKT 41, SAM-39007559607313
In My Tribe10,000 Maniacs12" Vinyl12
960 738-1, 960738-1, EKT 41075596073813
In My Tribe10,000 ManiacsCD12
960 738-2075596073820
In My Tribe (Black cassette with white text)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
960 738-4, EKT 41 C075596073844
In My Tribe (Dolby HX Pro, B NR, Clear Cassette)10,000 ManiacsCassette12
960 738-4, WKT 41C075596073844