List of Universal Music Group labels explained

Universal Music Group (UMG) owns, or has a joint share in, many of the record labels listed here.

According to the UMG official website, the main labels are Abbey Road Studios, Capitol Music Group, Decca Records, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, EMI, Interscope-Geffen-A&M, Island Records, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Verve Label Group, and Virgin Records, as well as other UMG divisions (Universal Music Enterprises, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, and Universal Music Publishing Group).[1]

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Interscope Geffen A&M Records

Capitol Music Group

See main article: Capitol Music Group.

Republic Corps

Republic Records

See main article: Republic Records.

Island Records

See main article: Island Records.

Def Jam Recordings

See main article: Def Jam Recordings.

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

The Verve Label Group

Virgin Music Group

See main article: Virgin Music Group.

Universal Music Publishing Group

See main article: Universal Music Publishing Group.

Universal Music Enterprises

See main article: Universal Music Enterprises.

Eagle Rock Entertainment

See also: Eagle Rock Entertainment.

Universal Music UK

Universal Music France

Universal Music Japan

See main article: Universal Music Japan.

Universal Music Sweden

Other Universal Music Group national companies

Note: Universal Music Group companies around the world are generally licensed to use most of Universal Music Group's legacy labels, such as Polydor, Mercury, etc., as imprints for their local artist repertoire.

Under the EMI branding

Other labels

Third-party major labels distributed by Universal Music Group

Third-party national licensees

Defunct/dormant labels

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Labels & Brands .
  2. Web site: Stevie Wonder forms own label, aligns with Republic Records after 6 decades with Motown.
  3. Web site: Republic Records. UMG.
  4. Web site: How Interscope Miami is Reimagining a Global Approach to Latin Music. 27 May 2021 .
  5. Universal Music Publishing Acquires Criterion Music Corp. Billboard. 7 May 2013.
  6. Web site: Perfume's new single "Spending all my time" in stores August 15. Perfume's official Universal site. Universal Music (Japan) LLC. ja. 24 August 2012. 25 June 2012.
  7. Web site: 22 December 2023 . ユニバーサル ミュージック、1/1付組織変更および人事異動を発表 1.UJ . https://web.archive.org/web/20240504212803/https://www.musicman.co.jp/business/591365 . 4 May 2024 . 4 May 2024 . Musicman . Japanese.
  8. Web site: 27 December 2023 . 「Top J Records」名称変更に伴う商品出荷にご案内 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240504094822/https://ovtp.jp/9112670 . 4 May 2024 . 4 May 2024 . Over the Top Records . Japanese.
  9. News: [사진]큐브엔터 "유니버설 뮤직 재팬과 합작 레이브 U CUBE 설립"]. OSEN. ko. 23 November 2018.
  10. Web site: About Us . Tunes Tracks. Tsubasa Group. 23 April 2012.
  11. Web site: Global. UMG.
  12. Web site: Motown Gospel Africa. Instagram.
  13. Web site: Universal Music Group Nigeria.
  14. Web site: Home . umgsa.com.
  15. Web site: Our Labels & Artists. UMusic.
  16. Web site: Umusic - Canada's Leading Music Company. 24 October 2016.
  17. Web site: UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA LAUNCHES LABEL IMPRINT MAISON BARCLAY CANADA. Umusic.
  18. Web site: Universal Music Taiwan . 21 November 2011.
  19. Web site: Inka Entertainment. 22 June 2020.
  20. Web site: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP JOINS WITH TOP BOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR MOHIT SURI TO LAUNCH EMI RECORDS INDIA. Universal Music Group. Press release. 6 August 2016. 26 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160123035733/http://www.universalmusic.com/universal-music-group-joins-with-top-bollywood-director-mohit-suri-to-launch-emi-records-india/. 23 January 2016. dead.
  21. Web site: Universal Music Group Announces Strategic Appointments to Drive Expansion within India and South Asia. 27 February 2020.
  22. Web site: Mass Appeal and Universal Music India to Launch Mass Appeal India. 20 August 2019.
  23. Web site: UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING INDIAN MUSIC COMPANY, DESI MELODIES. July 7, 2020. UMG.
  24. Web site: Universal Music Korea . 21 November 2011.
  25. Web site: EMI Music Malaysia revived. 19 June 2023. 29 November 2023. New Straits Times Malaysia.
  26. Web site: Rumpun Records Sdn. Bhd. – About Us. 24 October 2016.
  27. Universal Music Latin Entertainment Announces Key Senior Appointments in Mexico, Latin America . 29 January 2013 . Billboard.
  28. Web site: Universal Music Group New Zealand. Universal Music New Zealand Pty Limited. 3 October 2014.
  29. Web site: UMG Philippines (UMUSIC Philippines) . 29 July 2022.
  30. Web site: UNIVERSAL MUSIC PHILIPPINES ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ISLAND RECORDS PHILIPPINES. July 23, 2020. UMG.
  31. Web site: BMG forms alliance with Universal Music Group; plans to move physical distribution to UMG’s Commercial Services division . 19 October 2023. Music Business Worldwide. Murray . Stassen . live . https://archive.today/20240708190551/https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/bmg-forms-alliance-with-universal-sets-plan-to-move-physical-distro-to-umgs-commercial-services-division12/ . 8 Jul 2024 .
  32. News: Universal Music Group (UMG) & Disney Music Group (DMG) Expand Agreement Globally. 8 September 2015. PR Newswire. 20 March 2013. Los Angeles, California. Press release.
  33. News: Men of Colours: More Icehouse Expansions Coming from Universal Australia . The Second Disc . 3 July 2012.
  34. Web site: Jay-Z and Roc Nation Sign With Universal. Complex. 24 October 2016. 8 April 2013.
  35. Web site: Frater. Patrick. Universal Music to Buy RS Group Catalog in Thailand, Establish Partnership in Fast-Growing Market. Variety. July 2, 2023. November 11, 2023.
  36. Schneider. Marc. Mandopop Star Jay Chou and His Label JVR Music Join Universal Music Group. Billboard. December 6, 2023. February 2, 2024.

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