MGM Record Manufacturing Division

A Bloomfield, New Jersey-based division of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer that exclusively pressed vinyl format releases for MGM Records and its subsidiary labels from March of 1947 until 1971 (after 1971, MGM outsourced much of its East Coast pressings to Keel Mfg. Corp.). It operated in conjunction with MGM Custom Pressing Division, which offered recording, mastering, stereo, shipment, and pressing services to other clients. - For all non-MGM Records releases pressed at the Bloomfield plant, please see MGM Custom Pressing Division. - For its sister company, please see MGM Records Division. Vinyl format releases issued by MGM Records and its subsidiary labels can be identified by the following: - "MG" or "MGS" hand-etched on releases issued prior to 1966-8. - Block-shaped "S" stamp (image) - Closed block shaped "1", a.k.a., "T" stamp (image) - "Ankh" symbol stamp (mainly on releases issued during the early 1960s) (image) - "Sailor's cap", a.k.a., inverted "crown" stamp (image)