Universal Music Group Acquires Classical Label Hyperion Records

Bought By UMG

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has acquired British classical label, HYPERION RECORDS. UMG already owns the classical labels DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON and DECCA CLASSICS. 

Founded by the late FRED PERRY in 1980, HYPERION will be a stand-alone label with UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK, along with DECCA CLASSICS and MERCURY KK. SIMON PERRY, son of founder FRED PERRY, is the label's Director.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP/Global Classics & Jazz Pres. And CEO DICKON STAINER said, "HYPERION is a jewel of a label and we are committed to continuing the magnificent work done by the PERRY family and to preserving and building on the special place HYPERION occupies in the hearts of artists and music fans alike."

HYPERION RECORDS Dir. SIMON PERRY added, "I’m thrilled to bring HYPERION to UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, a company that shares HYPERION’s commitment to bringing the most distinctive and brilliant musicians to as wide a public as possible. By being part of UMG, while keeping our artists and staff together, we can continue to build on my father’s legacy and that of everyone who’s been part of the HYPERION family over the past 43 years. My debt to all of them is huge and I look forward to leading this incredible label into an exciting new chapter."

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