Surely there has never been a label design more cool, more evocative, than the original US Motown label design?

From the first "import" I ever bought (Tammi Terrell, This Old Heart Of Mine), to the present day, a glimpse of this label make my heart beat just a tad faster.

Case closed?

This is pretty mavellous.

Surely there has never been a label design more cool, more evocative, than the original US Motown label design?

From the first "import" I ever bought (Tammi Terrell, This Old Heart Of Mine), to the present day, a glimpse of this label make my heart beat just a tad faster.

Case closed? 

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Record labels, for me its reparata and the delrones, (panic). First discovered by my brother on a cambridge record market (71-72). He first picked it up because he was attracted to the label, and you are talking about matellic design on the label in the early 70's was something different then, cut a story short first played at Wigan, the floor come to a stand still, great spinning record!

Cheers Billy

i think that the fee labels a funky design,havn't got a scan though

i think that the fee labels a funky design,havn't got a scan though

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Do you mean the 'across town' shot type label?

Pretty cool dem, remind me of the Mercury ones which have a similar shot (Although the FEE is drawn and the Mercury is more Photo-like).

FEE had some pretty plain ones also, Blue, Orange and obviously the WD's.

My scanner isn't working so I can't put them up!! Sorry

Jamie

Edited November 8, 200420 yr by Jamie

Coolest labels have got to be those on Faro records with photos of the artists down one side........

WOOF!

To me one of the coolest label designs is Troy Dodds - El Camino. But I don't have it, so I can't scan it

But this one is pretty nice, too. Especially because what's standing on the label you get out of the speakers.

Edited November 8, 200420 yr by soulie78

Always thought this one was nice....

Not a rare record by any means but so simple in design with plenty of information on it. Would rather have it in my collection from a listening point than The Oxford Knights shite thats causing a lather at the moment.

the soul label's one of my favourites

Record labels, for me its reparata and the delrones, (panic). First discovered by my brother on a cambridge record market (71-72). He first picked it up because he was attracted to the label, and you are talking about matellic design on the label in the early 70's was something different then, cut a story short first played at Wigan, the floor come to a stand still, great spinning record!

Cheers Billy

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Just talking to my mate on the phone Marky,talking about record labels I mention the above label on panic he said it was mention in the early B.S mag by the late Dave Godin,I'am not to sure if the label justified the record or the record justified the label don't answer that or I will be on your case LOL.

Cheers Billy

Always loved the Cub Label (black red and white design)

Though the simplicity of the red and yellow U.K. Sue label is also a beauty.

Mace

Here's them FEE & Mercury Labels I was on about last night......

Hope these work, first time I've tried them.

Edited November 10, 200420 yr by Jamie

How do you re-size the photos & do proper thumbnails??? der, I'm so not good at this!!

There maybe too much 'Hype' to some labels. Lets hope they dont go up in 'Smoke'. The Gems issue always stood out.

Ed

How do you re-size the photos & do proper thumbnails??? der, I'm so not good at this!!

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Think I have mentioned this before Jamie , try this link and download the program it is so simple and effective for re sizing photos.I use it all the time.#

https://www.irfanview.com/

Think I have mentioned this before Jamie , try this link and download the program it is so simple and effective for re sizing photos.I use it all the time.#

https://www.irfanview.com/

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Tried it with Irfanview. Tell you what, I'll start a thread on tools & tackle then it doesn't ruin this one.

J

Let's be honest there are quite simply loads to choose from this one is one of my personal favourites but sadly i don't own it mores the pity

Let's be honest there are quite simply loads to choose from this one is one of my personal favourites but sadly i don't own it mores the pity

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Agreed Johnson,

Would very much like to have that in the box.

Hopefully I'll outlive you all and eventually own one

I've put this up in a different thread , but i think this is a Star........

Still to be persuaded. Some gorgeous labels there, but in terms of design, IMHO, Motown not bettered. Yet....

Have to aggree with The Party Time logo being one of the best, but I like this lot too (if you need to see a scan I'm sure benji has them. https://labelscans.anorakrecords.de):

Tayster - Love the quirky dancers, although later issues got a bit boring <_<

Twinight - 70's design; Nate Evans, etc. SPEAKING OF THIS, HAS ANYONE GOT A SPARE COPY?

Palmer - Simple but striking

Rampart - Looks good, but have never seen a copy close-up, so if anyone could provide a scan, tht's be great!

Earthworld - Think this has got to be the best; totally unreadable, but you just know it's gonna be fab looking at it

Grrr :angry:

feets dont fail me now............

Probably not as good as the Motown design but always loved the SURESHOT label.

John.

Cool labels.. hmm, always been something magical about a red and white Okeh demo. But for pure design, how about Astro ??

Probably not as good as the Motown design but always loved the SURESHOT label.

                                                              John.

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Used to love the Sureshot label a lot - that is til I sat on my copy of Bobby Williams and broke it in half. Now I hate the bloody label!

Moonshot is quite cool too.

After saying that in my prev post, think Backbeat's my fave..... Picture perfect!

I wish I could scan. But some lucky person gets a free plug for their record on Ebay.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...4049744636&rd=1

Heart be still indeed

Here's another FEE one for Jimmy.

Anybody got any more FEE labels???

Edited November 10, 200420 yr by Jamie

im no expert but doe,s fee mean stolen or for nowt or just plane give me money..i have my own label im labeled a cnut

Here's another FEE one for Jimmy.

Anybody got any more FEE labels???

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I'm sure it's a great scan really Jehosephat shame you didn't want to share after the hype

Here you go Jamie.Have increased and cropped one of the images you tried to upload earlier

I'm sure it's a great scan really Jehosephat shame you didn't want to share after the hype 

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Funny

Had 'technical' problems but the Volvo Kid sorted me

Here's a couple of Wand one's from 'Opening Bars' Thread.

Anyone tell me why there is a difference in text colour???

Edited November 10, 200420 yr by Jamie

another Fee 45

Here's another FEE one for Jimmy.

Anybody got any more FEE labels???

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I think the Flaming Emeralds also came out on other colour (Blue ?) that is a bit ahrder, never seen one myself, great little label, dont supposed anyone has a Beverley & Duane or an ADC 45 on Fee to sell???

Cheers

Jock

I think the Flaming Emeralds also came out on other colour (Blue ?) that is a bit ahrder, never seen one myself, great little label, dont supposed anyone has a Beverley & Duane or an ADC 45 on Fee to sell???

Cheers

Jock

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It did come out on blue, they were both available as new releases at the same time in fact the blue may be 2nd

pete

The Blue is rarer. My mate Mally has got one. Tosser won't swap.

Not sure which way round the issues came out, but I do know there are less in numbers on the Blue issue.

Then again, I might be wrong as usual!!!LOL

Jamie

another Fee 45

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Not heard that one fella,

Any chance of a soundfile??

Ta

Jamie

Surely there has never been a label design more cool, more evocative, than the original US Motown label design?

From the first "import" I ever bought (Tammi Terrell, This Old Heart Of Mine), to the present day, a glimpse of this label make my heart beat just a tad faster.

I must say i preffer the Volt label, Motown's nice but i don't know.. not that cool i think

Othervise, personal faves must be Earth World, Chattahoocee and other really multicoloured, messy labels..

best

Leo

Some messy & colourful labels.

Some messy & colourful labels.

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Exactley! You got it.. that way out is a nice one IMO.

best

Leo

Still to be persuaded.  Some gorgeous labels there, but in terms of design, IMHO, Motown not bettered.  Yet....

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It might not win the game, but vs. Motown I have to put up this one.

YOU CAN'T BEAT WEST COAST DESIGN'S.

Very similar to Windy C and the song is a good description of me

Craig W - special thanks for that groovy selection.

Fab posts from everyone!

Like this one too, and have to aggree with Leo; Chattagoochee's up there with the best!

Edited November 10, 200420 yr by billytheboot

SOME 'NICE' DESIGNS.

Nobody got an answer on my Wand question????

Jamie

Nobody got an answer on my Wand question????

Jamie

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I might be wrong but I think the earlier labels had red lettering and the later ones had black.

Big effort from enchantedrythm - fab stuff (it's not like I've appointed myself judge on this - just wanted to acknowledge everyone's time and trouble)

Lovin this thread!