Label Guide: Kama Sutra
Kama Sutra Records was started in 1964 by Arthur Ripp as a production company. The record label was formed one year later together with Art Kass, and a a distribution agreement with MGM Records was signed, which lasted until 1969. Kama Sutra almost instantly scored a number of hits with John Sebastian and the Lovin' Spoonful.
From 1969 onward, distribution was then handled by co-owned Buddah Records. The label folded in mid-1976 and its back catalogue is now owned by Sony Music Entertainment and managed by Legacy Recordings.
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1. Label Variation
first Kama Sutra label (1965 - 1969)
The first Kama Sutra label while the label was distributed by MGM. Used for the entire KLP/KLPS 8000 series from 1965 until 1969.
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2. Label Variation
second Kama Sutra label (1969 - 1972)
In 1969, Kama Sutra changed distribution to Buddah Records. The first Buddah/Kama Sutra label had this pink design and was used until 1972, approximately up to KSBS-2060.
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3. Label Variation
third Kama Sutra label (1972 - 1976)
The final Kama Sutra label, also distributed by Buddah, was introduced in 1972 and shows Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (at least that's what it looks like). This design was used for all remaining releases on the label.