Deutsche Grammophon recorded music

Deutsche Grammophon is the oldest surviving record companies in the world, renowned for its yellow label and high-quality classical music recordings. It was founded in Hanover, Germany, in 1898 by Emil Berliner—the inventor of the gramophone—and his brother Joseph. The label played a pivotal role in the transition from cylinders to flat discs, becoming a global standard-bearer for prestige within the classical genre.

Throughout its history, the manufacturing of its physical media has shifted. While historically closely linked to the PolyGram production facilities in Germany (notably in Hanover and Langenhagen), contemporary releases are manufactured in various locations across Europe and North America depending on the format and market. Today, the label operates as a central pillar of the global music industry, maintaining its heritage of technical excellence under the stewardship of one of the world's largest entertainment conglomerates.