German label founded on November 25th, 1963 by Branko (Branislav) Zivanovic. Based in Frankfurt, Germany.

For the different label designs:
Please be aware that many, if not most early 70s releases commonly were pressed on different labels. These can be distinguished by
1. unboxed Bellaphon logo on top, no rim wording: early version, approximately until 1972
2. unboxed Bellaphon logo on top, rim wording: 'Made in Germany by Bellaphon-Records' - commonly a triangle appears on the right side. This label design was introduced approximately 1973.
3. boxed Bellaphon logo with rim wording on top since approximately 1974.
Please enter a note about the label design and/or provide label images to submit or update a clearly distinguishable version as mandatory by RSG §1.3.1.a.

1963-79: BL singles
1965+: BWS 30# World Series LP
1969: BLST 2xLP
1969-79: BF singles
1969-70: BI 15## Bellaphon International budget series LP
1969-79: BLPS 19### LP / BLS 55## 2xLP
197?-79: BI 15### reissue LP
1973-76: BDA 750# 2xLP
1973-79: BA 240## LP / BA 260## 2xLP Bellaphon Austria
1976-79: BAC 20## Bacillus Records LP
1978-79: BBS 25## private LP pressings marketed by Bellaphon
1980+: ###·###·## 8 digit catalogue numbers. Help: For the Ponts Press ( ALT+0183 is for the " · " )

From 1976 to late 1990s: most releases were pressed by Interpress identifiable by IP or JP prefix in the runouts, or Interpress in the mould or matrix of CDs.

Bellaphon has distributed many labels, including: Admiral Records, Bacillus Records, Cain, Casablanca, Charly Records, Enja Records, Fantasy/Galaxy Records, Hallelujah, L+R Records, Penny Farthing, Roulette, Disques Vogue, etc.