UK
Old Gold
Lightning Records started as an importer and distributor of Golden Oldies.
In 1978, the company began licensing records and issuing them on the Old Gold label.
The singles were regularly re-pressed, and each were given whatever style of label was current
at that time leading to at least 5 label variations for the Monkees. (from 45-sleeves.com)
The sleeves with the scrolling banner were released in the early to mid 80s.
Whereas the sleeves with the diamond shaped banner include the text
"CD singles, LPs, tapes and compact discs" and were licensed
from BMG Records
which didn't exist before 1987.
Also issued in Ireland.
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Company Sleeve
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Released in 1981
OG 9117
Type 1 Label
Daydream Believer/
Last Train To Clarksville
Type 2 Label
1982-83
Type 3 Label
1983-84
Type 4 Label
1984-85
Type 5 Label
1985-90
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Picture Sleeves
Released mid 80s
Red
Green
Released sometime after 1987
Orange
Yellow
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Released on November 20, 1981
OG 9123
Type 1 Label
I'm A Believer/
(Theme From) The Monkees
Type 2 Label
1982-83
Type 3 Label
1983-84
Type 4 Label
1984-85
Type 5 Label
1985-90
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Picture Sleeves
Released sometime after 1987
Green
Light Blue
Aqua
