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Philips music catalogue

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The record branch of Philips arose from the acquisition of De Hollandsche Decca Distributie. Philips set up a division for this: Philips Phonographic Industry. Located in Baarn. The Dutch section of this was Phonogram.  More

Philips

Philips' record branch has its origins in the company of Henk van Zoelen. From 1930 he owned the exclusive rights for the Netherlands from the English Decca. He used De Hollandsche Decca Distributie as the name. In 1934 he started his own pressing plant in Amsterdam. Philips assisted in making the pressing moulds. Immediately after the war, Philips became increasingly interested in the record companies and bought the shares of De Hollandsche Distributie. These were placed in a new division: NV Philips Phonographic Industry or PPI. Located in Baarn. This division, among other things, arranged the release numbers worldwide. This led to an ingenious system of release numbers. The Dutch part of PPI was named Phonogram. After the takeover of Decca, the first records were released on Philips labels in 1951. These were 78 rpm records and after 1952 also EPs. It was not until May 1, 1956 that the first Philips 45 rpm single came onto the market. More than a year after Bovema and Dureco.

In addition to the Philips label, PPI also managed the labels Decca (a continuation of De Hollandsche Decca Distributie), Fontana and Mercury. There were also a number of sub-labels and labels with which Phonogram had contracts. Deram (sub-label of Decca), but also London, Island, Arcade, Brunswick, Coral, Page One, President, Scepter, Specialty, Star-Club, Treshold (known for the Moody Blues) and United Artists.

In 1962, Phonogram teamed up with Siemens, the owner of Polydor and Deutsche Grammophon, among others. In 1972 the partnership was converted into a company called PolyGram. In the Netherlands, Phonogram and Polydor remained separate subsidiaries of PolyGram until Philips bought out Siemens in 1987. In 1998, PolyGram was acquired by Canada's Seagram, which then merged PolyGram with their Universal Music Group.

Philips/Phonogram had its own office in quite many countries. These departments were encouraged to recruit and release their own artists. Phonogram did not have pressing plants in all countries. So a lot was pressed for export in the Netherlands.

The following release system was devised for 45 rpm (EPs and singles):

4xx xxx with some prefixes such as BE for EPs (always in a photo sleeve)

3xx xxx prefixed with RF, JF, PF and BF (F stands for Forty-five) for singles from 1956 to early 1970

6xxx xxx without prefix. Used from early 1970 to early 1983

The first 2 (or 3) crosses form a kind of country code. The last 3 is the sequence number in that series. See the Philips singles series in Catawiki and the Philips EP series.

Well-known series for the Netherlands are:
318 000 PF to 318 922 PF 1957 - 1963
327 500 JF to 327 999 JF 1963 - 1966
333 500 JF to 333 999 JF 1966 - 1968
334 500 JF to 334 577 JF 1968
334 600 JF to 334 699 JF 1968 - 1969
336 600 JF to 336 611 JF 1970

Then
6012 000 to 6012 999 1970 - 1980

And finally
8xx xxx-7 (7 stands for 7 inches) 1983 - 1993

(Source: Warm Sounds 10, 11 and 12).

Addition:
Presumably the 7-digit numbers of the singles in the period 1970-1983 all started with 60.
The LPs released in the Netherlands from that period also had 7 numbers, starting with 64 or 66, among others. The LPs have not yet been charted. However, Philips LPs have started to be placed in series.

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De platentak van Philips vindt zijn oorsprong in het bedrijf van Henk van Zoelen. Hij bezat vanaf 1930 de exclusieve rechten voor Nederland van het Engelse Decca. Hij gebruikte De Hollandsche Decca Distributie als naam. In 1934 begon hij een eigen perserij te Amsterdam. Philips assisteerde bij het maken van de persmatrijzen.Direct na de oorlog kreeg Philips steeds meer interesse in de platenbussines en kocht de aandelen van De Hollandsche Distributie. Deze werden ondergebracht in een nieuwe divisie: NV Philips Phonografische Industrie oftewel PPI. Gevestigd in Baarn. Deze divisie regelde onder andere de releasenummers wereldwijd. Dit leidde tot een ingenieus systeem van releasenummers. Het Nederlandse onderdeel van PPI kreeg de naam Phonogram. Na de overname van Decca verschenen de eerste platen met Philipslabels in 1951. Dat waren 78-toerenplaten en na 1952 ook EP's. Pas op 1 mei 1956 kwam de eerste Philips 45-toeren single op de markt. Ruim een jaar na Bovema en Dureco.

Naast het label Philips beheerde PPI ook de labels Decca (een voortzetting van De Hollandsche Decca Distributie), Fontana en Mercury. Verder waren er nog een aantal sublabels en labels waarmee Phonogram contracten had. Deram (sub-label van Decca), maar ook London, Island, Arcade, Brunswick, Coral, Page One, President, Scepter, Speciality, Star-Club, Treshold (bekend van de Moody Blues) en United Artists.

In 1962 ging Phonogram samenwerken met Siemens, de eigenaar van o.a. Polydor en Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972 werd het samenwerkingsverband omgezet in een firma die PolyGram heette. In Nederland bleven Phonogram en Polydor aparte dochterbedrijven van PolyGram tot dat in 1987 Philips Siemens uitkocht. In 1998 werd PolyGram overgenomen door het Canadese Seagram, dat vervolgens PolyGram samenvoegde met hun Universal Music Group.

In vrij veel landen had Philips/Phonogram een eigen kantoor. Die afdelingen werden gestimuleerd om eigen artiesten te werven en uit te brengen. Niet in alle landen bezat Phonogram perserijen. Er werd dus veel voor de export geperst in Nederland.

Voor 45-toeren (EP's en singles) was het volgende releasesysteem bedacht:

4xx xxx met een aantal prefixen zoals BE voor EP's (altijd in een fotohoes)

3xx xxx met als prefix RF, JF, PF en BF (F staat voor Forty-five) voor singles van 1956 tot begin 1970

6xxx xxx zonder prefix. Gebruikt vanaf begin 1970 to begin 1983

De eerste 2 (of 3) kruisjes vormen een soort landcode. De laatste 3 is het volgnummer in die reeks. Zie hiervoor de Philips singles-series in Catawiki en de Philips EP-series.

Bekende reeksen voor Nederland zijn:

318 000 PF t/m 318 922 PF 1957 - 1963

327 500 JF t/m 327 999 JF 1963 - 1966

333 500 JF t/m 333 999 JF 1966 - 1968

334 500 JF t/m 334 577 JF 1968

334 600 JF t/m 334 699 JF 1968 - 1969

336 600 JF t/m 336 611 JF 1970

Daarna

6012 000 t/m 6012 999 1970 - 1980

En tot slot

8xx xxx-7 (7 staat voor 7 inch) 1983 - 1993

(Bron: Warm Sounds 10, 11 en 12).

Aanvulling:

Vermoedelijk begonnen de 7-cijferige nummers van de singles in de periode 1970-1983 allemaal met 60.

De in Nederland uitgebrachte LP's uit die periode hadden eveneens 7 cijfers te beginnen met o.a. 64 of 66. de LP's zijn nog niet in kaart gebracht. Wel is er begonnen met het plaatsen van Philips-LP's in reeksen.


Number of vinyl records and cds
7,980
Number of related items
33
Oldest item
Eenzaam (1950)
Latest item
Phonogram: De singles 11 (2025)
Most expensive item
David Bowie (€ 250.00)
Date of entry:February 25, 2016 14:53by:FransS
Last updated :July 11, 2024 16:24by:FransS

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Eenzaam
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  • 1950
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  • 78-rpm N 09002 S
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, Op. 61
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Fascination
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  • 78-rpm P 17003 H
Frühlingsrauschen
Frühlingsrauschen
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Frühlingsstimmen (Voices of Spring)
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  • 78-rpm A 09723 S
Goro, Goro Nè - Ambonees lied
Goro, Goro Nè - Ambonees lied
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  • 78-rpm P 17011 H
K.L.M. Mars
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  • 78-rpm P 17000 H
La Tosca
La Tosca
  • 1951
  • 78-rpm N 09004 S
La Tosca
La Tosca
  • 1951
  • 78-rpm N 09004 S
1ère Arabesque
1ère Arabesque
  • 1952
  • 78-rpm A 09715 S
Accordeon Potpourri No. 21
Accordeon Potpourri No. 21
  • 1952
  • 78-rpm P 17109 H
Cheerio Walspotpourri No 5
Cheerio Walspotpourri No 5
  • 1952
  • 78-rpm P 17124 H
Domino
Domino
  • 1952
  • 78-rpm P 17055 H
Largo
Largo
  • 1952
  • 78-rpm N 12040 G
Moeder's wens
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  • 1952
  • 78-rpm P 17075 H
Nabucco
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  • 1952
  • 78-rpm N. 09012 S
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  • 1952
  • LP GF 00057
Popular Parade 2
Popular Parade 2
  • 1952
  • Mini P 10017 R
Small Combo Concert
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  • 1952
  • Mini P 10009 R
Aan U, O Koning der Eeuwen
Aan U, O Koning der Eeuwen
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17244 H
Accordeon Potpourri No. 26
Accordeon Potpourri No. 26
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17225 H
Answer Me
Answer Me
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm B 21118 H
Careless Love Blues
Careless Love Blues
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17216 H
Erroll Garner plays for dancing
Erroll Garner plays for dancing
  • 1953
  • Mini B 07622 R
Es hängt ein Pferdehalfter an der Wand
Es hängt ein Pferdehalfter an der Wand
  • 1953
  • Single P 84 027 PF
Here in My Heart
Here in My Heart
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17150 H
Het lied van het pierement
Het lied van het pierement
  • 1953
  • 78 P 17237 H
Linger a While
Linger a While
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17194 H
Little Josey
Little Josey
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm B 21062 H
Oh, Heideroosje
Oh, Heideroosje
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17320 H
Parade der Zinnsoldaten
Parade der Zinnsoldaten
  • 1953
  • EP KD 103
Polka Parade No. 6  Deel 1
Polka Parade No. 6 Deel 1
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17125 H
Rags to Riches
Rags to Riches
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm B 21151 H
Ride'm Cowboy
Ride'm Cowboy
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17159 H
Shoo, Turkey, Shoo
Shoo, Turkey, Shoo
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm B 21130 H
Slavonic March Op. 31
Slavonic March Op. 31
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm A 09704 S
The little boy and the old man
The little boy and the old man
  • 1953
  • 78 B21022H
The Song From Moulin Rouge
The Song From Moulin Rouge
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm B 21052 H
World Favourites No 5
World Favourites No 5
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm P 17152 H
Your Cheatin' Heart
Your Cheatin' Heart
  • 1953
  • 78-rpm B 21009 H
125th Anniversary of "Toonkunst" Holland - Symphony No. 8
125th Anniversary of "Toonkunst" Holland - Symphony No. 8
  • 1954
  • LP A 00226/7 L
Accordeon Potpourri No. 30
Accordeon Potpourri No. 30
  • 1954
  • 78-rpm P 17380 H
Aurora
Aurora
  • 1954
  • 78-rpm P 17287 H
Ballscene
Ballscene
  • 1954
  • EP 430 000 PE
Ballscene
Ballscene
  • 1954
  • EP KD 134
Begin the Beguine
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  • 1954
  • 78-rpm P 17457 H
Brubeck Time
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  • 1954
  • LP B 07060 L
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Comedy In Music
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Dancing Jazz
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  • 1954
  • LP B 07064 L
Dario Moreno #2
Dario Moreno #2
  • 1954
  • EP 432 014 NE
Der Erste Kuss
Der Erste Kuss
  • 1954
  • 78-rpm P 17354 H
Der Vogelhändler (Potpourrie)
Der Vogelhändler (Potpourrie)
  • 1954
  • EP KD 135
Down by the River Side
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  • 1954
  • 78-rpm B 21206 H
Eroica
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Eroica
  • 1954
  • Mini A 00177L
Friederieke
Friederieke
  • 1954
  • EP KD 156
Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea
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  • 1954
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Gräfin Mariza (Potpourri)
Gräfin Mariza (Potpourri)
  • 1954
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Grieg
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  • 1954
  • Mini S 0 6010 R
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