--- title: "Parlophone Collectibles & Trading Cards | Curiosa.com" description: "Founded in Germany in 1896 and later becoming a cornerstone of the British music industry, this label transitioned from classical and jazz to dominating th." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://curiosa.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Brands", "item": "https://curiosa.com/brands" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Parlophone" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I identify a first-press Parlophone label?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Labels with a gold foil logo on a black background indicate the earliest 1963 pressings. In early 1964, the design switched to a yellow logo on a black background, which remained the standard for the company until the one-EMI-box logo was introduced in 1969." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why does the Parlophone logo look like a British pound sign?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The '£' symbol reflects the brand’s origins as a branch of the German firm Carl Lindström A.G., where the 'L' stood for Lindström. Carl Lindström founded the company in 1911 before it was acquired by the Columbia Graphophone Company in 1927." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the most valuable Parlophone record?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A stereo first-pressing of 'Please Please Me' on the black and gold label is the most expensive, with a well-documented sale reaching £31,000. For mid-tier collectors, the 1966 'withdrawn' version of Revolver with the 'Matrix 2' remix of 'Tomorrow Never Knows' sells for between £1,000 and £2,500." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I authenticate a 1960s Parlophone sleeve?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Look for the 'Sold in U.K. subject to resale price conditions' text across the center of the label, which EMI removed in 1969. Additionally, early 1960s sleeves were manufactured by Ernest J. Day or Garrod & Lofthouse, and this credit usually appears on the rear flipback." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who owns Parlophone records today?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Warner Music Group acquired the label in 2013 as part of a £487 million deal following Universal Music Group's purchase of EMI. This acquisition included the catalogs of Blur, Gorillaz, and Coldplay, though the North American rights to the Beatles' Parlophone catalog remained with Universal." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "CollectionPage", "name": "Parlophone Collectibles", "description": "Founded in Germany in 1896 and later becoming a cornerstone of the British music industry, this label transitioned from classical and jazz to dominating the 1960s pop market. It is the primary publisher of the Beatles' UK discography, holding the record for the most expensive UK pop LP sale when a stereo Please Please Me fetched £30,000 in 2021.", "url": "/brands/parlophone", "numberOfItems": 2 }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ItemList", "name": "Parlophone Items", "description": "Collectibles from Parlophone", "numberOfItems": 2, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Parlophone PMC 7027, 1967) Mono UK First Pressing", "url": "/archive/vinyl/the-beatles-sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-parlophone-pmc-7027-1967-mono-uk-first-pressing", "image": "https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/8bc1c746-2f77-4eb4-9277-665866a963cd/1-1780316501262.jpg" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Thing", "name": "The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Parlophone 3C 062-04115, c. 1970s) Italian Pressing, Blue Cloud Label", "url": "/archive/vinyl/the-beatles-rubber-soul-italian-lp-pressing-3c-062-04115", "image": "https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/ffa6f0ed-db14-4c03-8ef0-04b394a446af/1-1775231262393.jpg" } } ] } ] --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) Open menu [Curiosa ](/) [Home](/) [How it works](/how-it-works)[Leaderboard](/leaderboard)[Museum](/museum)[Pricing](/pricing) Art [Paintings](/archive/paintings)[Prints & posters](/archive/prints)[Photography](/archive/photography)[Asian art](/archive/asian)[Tribal & ethnographic](/archive/tribal)[Browse all categories](/archive) Design [Interior](/archive/interior)[Decorative objects](/archive/decorative)[Ceramics & pottery](/archive/ceramics)[Mechanical & industrial](/archive/mechanical)[Maps & globes](/archive/maps)[Musical instruments](/archive/music)[Browse all categories](/archive) Jewelry & watches [Jewelry](/archive/jewelry)[Watches](/archive/watches)[Gemstones](/archive/gemstones)[Browse all categories](/archive) Collectibles [Trading cards](/archive/trading-cards)[Memorabilia](/archive/memorabilia)[Rare coins & currency](/archive/coins)[Stamps](/archive/stamps)[Comic books & graphic novels](/archive/comics)[Vinyl records](/archive/vinyl)[Browse all categories](/archive) Antiques & curiosities [Antiques](/archive/antiques)[Historical relics](/archive/relics)[Fossils](/archive/fossils)[Science & curiosities](/archive/science)[Folklore & occult](/archive/folklore)[Militaria](/archive/militaria)[Religious & devotional](/archive/religious)[Browse all categories](/archive) [Sign In](/auth)[Try a scan](/scan) Brand # PARLOPHONE Founded in Germany in 1896 and later becoming a cornerstone of the British music industry, this label transitioned from classical and jazz to dominating the 1960s pop market. It is the primary publisher of the Beatles' UK discography, holding the record for the most expensive UK pop LP sale when a stereo Please Please Me fetched £30,000 in 2021. ## COLLECTION STATS Items 2 Category Vinyl Records Top Rarity Rare Collectors 2 Price Range €25 – €650 Rarity: All RaritiesLegendaryVery RareRareUncommonCommon [ ![The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Parlophone PMC 7027, 1967) Mono UK First Pressing - vinyl collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/8bc1c746-2f77-4eb4-9277-665866a963cd/1-1780316501262.jpg) Uncommon ### The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Parlophone PMC 7027, 1967) Mono UK First Pressing vinyl Jun 1, 2026 $250 - $650 • Jun 2026 ](/archive/vinyl/the-beatles-sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band-parlophone-pmc-7027-1967-mono-uk-first-pressing) [ ![The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Parlophone 3C 062-04115, c. 1970s) Italian Pressing, Blue Cloud Label - vinyl collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/ffa6f0ed-db14-4c03-8ef0-04b394a446af/1-1775231262393.jpg) Ordinary ### The Beatles - Rubber Soul (Parlophone 3C 062-04115, c. 1970s) Italian Pressing, Blue Cloud Label vinyl Apr 3, 2026 $25 - $60 • May 2026 ](/archive/vinyl/the-beatles-rubber-soul-italian-lp-pressing-3c-062-04115) ## Four pressings that defined the evolution of British recorded sound ### Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967 Mono PMC 7027) Collectors prioritize the PMC 7027 mono version for its distinct mix, with pristine copies featuring the 'wide spine' sleeve and red/white flame inner bag fetching over £3,500 at auction in 2024. [the beatles](/artists/the-beatles) Show 3 more ## Frequently asked questions ### How can I identify a first-press Parlophone label? ### Why does the Parlophone logo look like a British pound sign? ### What is the most valuable Parlophone record? ### How do I authenticate a 1960s Parlophone sleeve? ### Who owns Parlophone records today? 1. [Home ](/) 2. [Brands](/brands) 3. Parlophone [ C CURIOSA ](/) Uncover value, meaning, and story. 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