Decca vs London?

Are the Decca and London labels the same? Am I correct in assuming that the London label is the US version of Decca?

04rdking10-19-2008 1:50pm

casey33 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 260 posts 10-19-2008 at 11:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have three copies of Beggar's Banquet UK pressings the unboxed Decca is really nice.Though the boxed is quite nice as well.The name Decca on the label with no box around it (hence unboxed) is an earlier pressing.Though the boxed is still solidly in the all analog era.I believe I also have a Decca Let It Bleed though don't think I've ever listened to that particular pressing.
casey33 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 260 posts 10-19-2008 at 03:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not exactly.London was formed because of the split ownership of UK and US Decca.London was able to release US label material in the UK which could not be labeled Decca.London is a UK corporation (or was).A Decca UK LP doesn't necessarily have a London Records counterpart.Check the Stones early Decca releases vs. London.Decca US was started in the early 30s releasing Country and Western.Later they made Soundtrack and Original Casts a major part of their catalog.Check Wikipedia on both these labels.A short fascinating read did I mention Deram?The unipivot?One of my personal faves Delia Derbyshire?