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Elenor Plak is a Turkish record label and production company founded in 1973, known for its long association with Müslüm Gürses.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Elenor Plak is a Turkish record label and music production company based in Istanbul. It was founded in 1973 by Muhteşem Candan and has since released albums for more than 300 artists. The label is particularly notable for its long-standing collaboration with Müslüm Gürses, one of Turkey's most celebrated arabesque and Turkish folk music singers; Elenor Plak released 27 of his albums during his lifetime, making it the label he worked with the longest. On 13 April 1974, Atilla Alpsakarya joined Elenor Plak as a 10% shareholder, a partnership that lasted until 10 September 2001, when he transferred his shares to Muhteşem Candan. Since then, the company has been managed by Muhteşem Candan and his son Kaan Candan. Elenor Plak has survived from the vinyl era into the digital age and remains active in the Turkish music industry. Its catalog includes albums and music videos, and it continues to operate from its office in the İMÇ block in Unkapanı, Istanbul.

History

Elenor Plak was founded in 1973 in Istanbul by Muhteşem Candan. It quickly became an active player in the Turkish music industry, releasing albums for a wide range of artists. On 13 April 1974, Atilla Alpsakarya became a partner with a 10% share. This partnership lasted until 10 September 2001, when Alpsakarya transferred his shares to Muhteşem Candan and left the company. Since then, the label has been managed by Muhteşem Candan and his son Kaan Candan. Over the decades, Elenor Plak has released albums for more than 300 artists. It is especially known for its work with Müslüm Gürses, for whom it released 27 albums during his lifetime, making it the label he worked with the longest. The company has successfully transitioned from the vinyl era to the digital age and continues to operate from its office in the İMÇ block in Unkapanı, Istanbul.

  • 2001

    Atilla Alpsakarya transfers his shares to Muhteşem Candan on 10 September, ending the partnership.

  • 1974

    Atilla Alpsakarya joins as a 10% shareholder on 13 April.

  • 1973

    Elenor Plak founded in Istanbul by Muhteşem Candan.

Products and positioning

One of Turkey's important music production companies, with a heritage spanning from vinyl to digital.

  • Albums by Müslüm Gürses

    27 albums released under the Elenor Plak label during his lifetime.

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