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
The Soft ParadeThe DoorsVinyl9
42 079 (EKS 75005)[none]
Morrison HotelThe DoorsVinyl11
42 080 / EKS 75 007075597500714
Strange DaysThe Doors12" Vinyl10
42016, EKS 74 014
Candy-OThe CarsCD11
5E-507-2[none]
PanoramaThe CarsCD10
5E-514-2[none]
RaptureAnita BakerCD8
60444-2, 9 60444-2[none]
Kill ’Em AllMetallicaCD12
60766-2, 9 60766-2075596076623
Boys Don’t Cry (SRC)The CureCD12
60786-2, 9 60786-2[none]
Doolittle (US reissue)PixiesCD15
60856-2, 9 60856-2075596085625
Waiting for HerbThe PoguesCD12
61598-2075596159821
Greatest HitsThe DoorsCD12
61996-2
Absolutely LiveThe Doors2×Vinyl4 + 5
62 005 (EKS 9002)075559606492
Blue Roses From the MoonsNanci GriffithHDCD14
62015-2075596201520
Waiting for the SunThe DoorsCD11
62434-2C
The Soft ParadeThe DoorsCD9
62434-2D[none]
The CarsThe CarsCD9
64135-2075596413527
You're So Vain / Nobody Does It BetterCarly SimonCD2
65929-2075596592925
Lullaby (made by WEA Mfg. Olyphant)The CureCD4
66664-2, 9 66664-2075596666428
Wild ThingXDigital Media2
7-69709196006268381
Strange DaysThe DoorsCD10
74014-2075596065726
Fun House (Prix special price)The StoogesCD7
74071-2, CD 74071075596066921
Colors of the Day: The Best of Judy Collins (reissue manufactured by Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch)Judy Collins12" Vinyl12
75030, EKS-75030[none]
Colors of the Day: The Best of Judy Collins (HDCD)Judy CollinsHDCD12
75030-2075596068123
No SecretsCarly SimonHDCD10
75049-2[none]
No SecretsCarly SimonCD10
75049-2075596068420
Don’t Know MuchLinda Ronstadt featuring Aaron Neville7" Vinyl2
755 969 250-7, 755-969250-7, EKR 101075596925075
True DemocracySteel PulseCD10
7559-60113-2075596011327
Shout at the DevilMötley CrüeCD11
7559-60289-2075596028929
L.A. WomanThe Doors12" Vinyl10
7559-60328-1, EKS-75011[none]
WinelightGrover Washington, Jr.CD6
7559-60338-2075596033824
Theatre of PainMötley CrüeCD10
7559-60418-2075596041829
RaptureAnita BakerCD+G8
7559-60444-2075596044424
Blue ValentineTom WaitsCD10
7559-60533-2075596053327
Marquee MoonTelevisionCD8
7559-60616-2075596061629
The Stooges (WMME Alsdorf repress, EW 835)The StoogesCD8
7559-60667-2075596066723
Fun House (WMME Alsdorf repress, EW 835)The StoogesCD7
7559-60669-2075596066921
No SecretsCarly SimonCD10
7559-60684-2075596068420
Girls, Girls, GirlsMötley CrüeCD10
7559-60725-2075596072526
Tracy ChapmanTracy ChapmanCD11
7559-60774-2075596077422
Tracy Chapman (WE 835, old Epic logo, approx. 1994/95)Tracy ChapmanCD11
7559-60774-2, 960 774-2075596077422
In Concert (90’s reissue with IFPI codes)The Doors2×CD20 + 11
7559-61082-2075596108225
MTV Unplugged10,000 ManiacsCD14
7559-61569-2075596156929
Strange Days (90’s reissue with IFPI codes, Price Code WE 835, WME Pressing)The DoorsCD10
7559-74014-207559740142
Waiting for the Sun (WME in matrix)The DoorsCD11
7559-74024-2075597402421
Kick Out The Jams (Price Code: EW 835; CD-Matrix: IFPI L011; 755974042-2.2 WME; IFPI 0560)MC5CD8
7559-74042-2075597404227
Morrison Hotel (90s multiple European reissues)The DoorsCD11
7559-75007-2075597500721
Just FamilyDee Dee BridgewaterCD9
75596 2719-2075596271929
The DoorsThe DoorsCD11
75597400729325583008429
Black IceAC/DCCD15
7567-54687-61914152313114
SOUND & FURYSturgill SimpsonCD10
75678651790075678651793
A Renaissance ChristmasThe Boston Camerata, Joel Cohen(unknown)25
79134
Warren ZevonWarren ZevonCD11
7E 1060-2075596060820
Sérgio Mendes / I BelieveSérgio MendesCD10
7E-1027
JudithJudy Collins12" Vinyl12
7ES 1032[none]
Weird Scenes Inside the Gold MineThe Doors2×12" Vinyl12 + 10
8E 6001[none]
Breaking the ChainsDokkenCD10
9 60290-2075596029025
The Digital Domain: A Demonstration (made in Japan by Sanyo)Various ArtistsCD29
9 60303-2075596030328
Inside MovesGrover Washington, Jr.CD7
9 60318-20755906031824
The Best of The Doors (barcode on matrix)The Doors2×CD11 + 8
9 60345-2075596034524
Go InsaneLindsey BuckinghamCD8
9 60363-207559603632
Anthology of Bread (club edition)BreadCD20
9 60414-2[none]
The Head on the Door (repress)The CureCD10
9 60435-2075596043526
Under Lock and Key (BMG club edition)DokkenCD10
9 60458-2[none]
Staring at the Sea: The Singles (BMG Direct Marketing)The CureCD17
9 60477-2[none]
On the Road to Kingdom ComeHarry ChapinCD9
9 60613-2075596061322
Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss MeThe CureCD17
9 60737-2[none]
In My Tribe (Reissue, repress, BMG club edition, abridged)10,000 ManiacsCD11
9 60738-2[none]
MosaïqueGipsy Kings12" Vinyl12
9 60892-1
Guitar ManBreadCD12
9 60918-2075596091824
Tracy Chapman (WE 851, no red circle around CD rim, newer "e above E" Elektra logo on disc)Tracy ChapmanCD11
960 774-2075596077422
Times of Our LivesJudy CollinsCD10
9600012075596000123
Greatest Stories LiveHarry ChapinCD12
960630207559606302
Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975EaglesCD10
CD 105075596051125
Running on EmptyJackson BrowneCD10
CD 113075596051927
“But Seriously, Folks…”Joe WalshCD8
CD 141075596052726
Heartbeat CityThe CarsCD10
CD 60296075596029629
The Head on the DoorThe CureCD10
CD 60435075596043526
The MixKraftwerkCD11
CD 60869075596086929
SkinEphraim LewisCD10
CD 61318075596131827
The Soft ParadeThe DoorsCD9
CD 75005075596067423
Hotel CaliforniaEaglesCD9
E2 103075596050920
Anthology of Bread (club edition)BreadCD20
E2 60414075596041423
Anthology of BreadBreadCD20
E2 60414075596041423
The Cars Greatest HitsThe CarsCD13
E2 6046477749543801302
Gold Medal Collection (Manufactured by Columbia House)Harry Chapin2×CD16 + 16
E2 60773075596077323
Morrison HotelThe DoorsCD11
E2 75007075596067522
Hotel CaliforniaEaglesCD9
E2-103 EUR 253 051075596050920
Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 (club edition, Asylum circle imprint on back, Electra imprint on disc)EaglesCD10
E2-105[none]
Heartbeat City (Manufactured by Columbia House)The CarsCD10
E2-60296[none]
Heads & TalesHarry ChapinCD9
E2-75023075596068024
The Cars Greatest HitsThe CarsCD13
EKCD 86001491163926
Candy Everybody Wants10,000 ManiacsCD4
EKR 160 CDX075596633826
Golden Apples of the SunJudy Collins12" Vinyl12
EKS-7222
High Flying BirdJudy Henske12" Vinyl13
EKS-7241
Authentic Sound Effects Volume 3Jac Holzman12" Vinyl42
EKS-7253
The Blues ProjectVarious Artists12" Vinyl16
EKS-7264
WildflowersJudy Collins12" Vinyl10
EKS-74012
'Frisco Mabel Joy (UK reissue)Mickey Newbury12" Vinyl11
EKS-74107, K 42105[none]
L.A. WomanThe DoorsCD10
EKS-75011-2[none]
The Soft ParadeThe DoorsCD9
EKXD396001491276329