Parlophone UK
With more than a century of experience in discovering and nurturing iconic recording artists, Parlophone is among the best known and most loved record labels in the world. The company joined the Warner Music Group family on July 1st, 2013.
Originally founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon, the British arm of the label was formed in 1923 under the name Parlophone Records, which quickly developed an identity as a leading jazz label. In 1926, Parlophone was acquired by the Columbia Phonograph Company which, a few years later, merged with The Gramophone Company and became Electric and Musical Industries (EMI).
George Martin joined Parlophone in 1950 as Assistant Label Manager, taking over as Manager in 1955. Martin produced and released a wide range of recordings including albums by comedy group The Goons, the pianist Mrs Mills and teen idol Adam Faith. In 1962, Martin signed rising Liverpool band The Beatles. With Cilla Black, Billy J. Kramer, The Fourmost and The Hollies also signed to the label, Parlophone consolidated its reputation as one of the world’s most famous and prestigious record labels.
In recent decades, Parlophone artists have continued to make their mark on modern music. The 1990’s saw the careers of Blur and Radiohead take off to huge critical acclaim. In 2000, Coldplay released their number one debut album in the UK, Parachutes, which went on to win a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. With artists as diverse as Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen and Pet Shop Boys, Parlophone flourished throughout the decade as a stalwart of the British music scene.
Over the last ten years, Parlophone has broken influential and popular artists including Gorillaz, Tinie Tempah, Eliza Doolittle, Bat For Lashes, Richard Hawley, Conor Maynard and Gabrielle Aplin. The Parlophone catalog also includes legendary recordings from artists such as Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Edith Piaf, Iron Maiden, David Bowie, Tina Turner and Kate Bush.
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The Ballad of Darren
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 21 Jul 2023
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Angels & Queens (Deluxe)
Soul - Released by Parlophone UK on 7 Jul 2023
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Let's Dance (2018 Remaster)
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 14 Apr 1983
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Aqualung (Steven Wilson Mix and Master)
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 1 Jul 1990
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A Rush of Blood to the Head
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 8 Aug 2002
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The Ballad of Darren (Deluxe)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 21 Jul 2023
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (2012 Remaster)
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 6 Jun 1972
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Cracker Island (Deluxe)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 24 Feb 2023
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Thick as a Brick (Steven Wilson Mix and Master)
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 3 Mar 1972
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (2012 Remaster)
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 6 Jun 1972
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The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)
Hard Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 22 Mar 1982
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Hunky Dory (2015 Remaster)
Rock - Released by Parlophone UK on 1 Jan 1971
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A Head Full of Dreams
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 4 Dec 2015
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Music Of The Spheres
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 15 Oct 2021
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Spirit Of Eden (Remastered Hi-Res Version)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Parlophone UK on 24 May 1993
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