5 Things to Know About The Beatles’ First Record Label

Parlophone was The Beatles’ first record label It was a subsidiary of EMI and released “Love Me Do” in 1962 under the name “The Beatles.”

They recorded for Polydor first, but not as The Beatles In Germany, they backed Tony Sheridan and were credited as “Tony Sheridan & The Beat Brothers.”

Parlophone was not their first choice Decca Records famously turned them down in an audition.

George Martin at Parlophone took a chance on them That decision changed music history.

The story behind the label is more interesting than the label itself The Beatles’ early rejection and eventual signing shaped their rise.