This is a German label. Use this entry only if the displayed label is Ariola or a role is credited to Ariola only. Label Code: LC 0116 / LC 00116 The Ariola label was established by Ariola Schallplatten GmbH, founded and registered in the German commercial register on 12 May 1958 in Gütersloh by Reinhard Mohn. From Summer 1960 on the record company was renamed to Ariola GmbH, but you'll still find the old name printed on releases in the early 60s. The label had some early successes with and and became a major player in Europe in the 1960s with German/Austrian Schlager stars like and . via Discogs →