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A Bloomfield, New Jersey-based division of [l=Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer] that exclusively pressed vinyl format releases for [l=MGM Records] and its subsidiary labels from March of 1947 until 1971 (after 1971, MGM outsourced much of its East Coast pressings to [l=Keel Mfg. Corp.]). It operated in conjunction with [l=MGM Custom Pressing Division], which offered recording, mastering, stereo, shipment, and pressing services to other clients. - For all non-[l=MGM Records] releases pressed at the Bloomfield plant, please see [l=MGM Custom Pressing Division]. - For its sister company, please see [l=MGM Records Division]. Vinyl format releases issued by [l=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 [url=https://img.discogs.com/ETMCDiWR7i5f042UJBlz5CHa8fQ=/fit-in/225x225/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/L-318375-1483626481-6798.jpeg.jpg](image)[/url] - Closed block shaped "1", a.k.a., "T" stamp [url=https://img.discogs.com/iKOPLFDFZx2TX7n1ZfIJc9R1vl8=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/L-318375-1444281191-8436.jpeg.jpg](image)[/url] - "Ankh" symbol stamp (mainly on releases issued during the early 1960s) [url=https://img.discogs.com/ok4fRwzthpxOagw1TYTt74q32zA=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/L-318375-1442978651-3079.jpeg.jpg](image)[/url] - "Sailor's cap", a.k.a., inverted "crown" stamp [url=https://img.discogs.com/2-5ek4sIgBtKts_ANy2vM5PBLWk=/fit-in/339x221/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/L-318375-1458670124-2977.jpeg.jpg](image)[/url]