Columbia records 6 eye label. One example of the distinction is Bob Dylan's first album.
Columbia records 6 eye label. Masterworks albums (ML series), including soundtrack albums (OL and KOL series), were placed onto a gray and black "6 eye" label. Jan 20, 2014 · The 6 eye refers to the Columbia logo appearing 6 times on the label and the 2 eye twice. May 6, 2011 · In 1961, a small "CBS" began showing up right below the serif "COLUMBIA" on top. "CBS" was initially set in Futura Medium, but by the last months of the six-eye they switched to Venus Medium (the same font used on stereo six-eyes). Hope this helps! However,from thelate '60's or early 1970's on, Columbia returned to a form of 6-eye style. Earlier copies have the 6 eye logo and are highly sought after. Lately I have run into more 6-eye stuff, particularly in the classical music area, some of which appear un-played although open. This label continued on all (mono) pressings until 1962. Then a few years later between 1962-1965, let's say that same album was republished as a "2 eye" label. Join the Columbia Records newsletter to stay up to date on your favorite artists! You'll get the latest news, videos, tour dates and more delivered to your inbox every Friday. . Feb 12, 2007 · What's more, although Columbia officially introduced the 2-eye label in the spring of 1962, and the East Coast and Midwest plants began switching to that label almost immediately, the 6-eye label lasted on West Coast pressings into early 1963. Several classic label styles were tried and used during the early period, as you will see below. This is the US Columbia by the way. Sep 10, 2016 · Last year I picked up a Miles Davis Kind of Blue which is a 6-eye label, at that time discussion seemed to consider early 6-eye labels desirable. There are six camera/eye logos on the label, and the "Lp" logo is at the bottom. BSN Pubs: “Doris Day’s soundtrack album Love Me or Leave Me, released in early June 1955 on CL-710, may have chronologically been one of the first albums with the “six eye” label. Are these 6-eye Aug 20, 2017 · Is there any difference in the tapes Columbia used to cut lacquers between the first pressing -- and say a pressing published only a couple of years later? Let's say for example, an album was first published between 1958-1962 as a "6 eye". This time the logos or eyes were repeated in a circle around the outside of the label (sometimes known as "ringarounds"), and in between each eye the word "Columbia" appeared. Feb 23, 2025 · Columbia US (1955-61) Six Eye Label. The 6 eye and 2 eye are probably both in my top 10 label designs of all time Jun 26, 2008 · What is the difference in a 2 eye and 6 eye record Was there any difference in quality of the pressings? This label guide covers album labels by Columbia Records from their beginnings in 1948 until the phasing out of the LP. Most albums released July 1955, or later have the new “six eye” label, but not all. Later copies and other Dylan albums have the 2 eye. Aug 11, 2005 · In fact, it was with the "six-eye" design that the tint of red we associate with the Columbia pop and jazz labels first took effect - as well as the cool grey of Columbia Masterworks. Not sure exactly where I initially received this bit of information, but an analysis of Columbia label images will confirm this. One example of the distinction is Bob Dylan's first album. I'm sure there may be some post-1958 pressings that were using pre-'58 stock that may show up. qpd o6q ff cujwoq 64b thwa aln2rk ig7ab poflp li