Bellaphon Records is an independent German record label of Bellaphon records GmbH. The label produces its own artists and distributes those of other labels.[1]
Recording artists
History
Bellaphon were founded in 1961 by Branislav "Branco" Zivanovic (1923–1993). The company is headquartered in Frankfurt.
Labels owned
In 1972, Bellaphon Records Riedel & Co. KG owned Bellaphon Records and Admiral Records.
Labels represented
In 1972, Bellaphon Records Riedel & Co. KG represented Musidisc (France); Orange and Reflection (both of the United Kingdom); Audio Fidelity, Bang, Brunswick, Cadet, Cadet/Concept, Casablanca, Checker, Chess, Fantasy/Galaxy, and Hot Wax (all of the United States); Janus and GRT (both of Canada).[2]
Labels distributed
In 1982, Bellaphon Import was the distributor of 65 small German rock, pop, and jazz labels throughout West Germany. The labels included Bacillus and a popular jazz and blues label, L&R.[3] Other notable labels distributed by Bellaphon included Concord and Enja.
Death of its founder
Branco Zivanovic died on May 29, 1993, in Frankfurt, while serving as President of Bellaphon.[4] His widow, Jutta Zivanovic-Riedel, took over as head of the company. She reportedly did not have a good hand for this business and lost the distributed labels and nearly all the artists over the years. Only a few German schlager artists (e.g. Gaby Baginsky, Michael Morgan) and a few international artists (Olivia Newton-John, Graeham Goble) were left to distribute.
References
- ^ "Bellephon Parlays Motown Into Intl. License Lead," Billboard, May 8, 1982, pg. 63
- ^ "International Music-Record Directory," Billboard International Buyer's Guide, 1971–1972, pg. 306
- ^ "Exports Help Offset Drop in Domestic Sales," by Jim Sampson, Billboard, August 21, 1982, pps. 3 & 60
- ^ "Deaths – Branko Zivanovic," Billboard, June 19, 1993, pg. 80
External links
- bellaphon.de Official website
- Bellaphon discography at Discogs
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