Universal Music Distribution
| The Second Incarnation of Universal Music Distribution and Universal Music Group (1996-2001) | |
| Formerly | The First Incarnation of Universal Music Distribution and Universal Music Group (1985-1996) |
| Company type | Distributor |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Fate | Dismantled |
| Headquarters | , |
| Parent | Universal Music Group |
| Divisions | Universal Music Group Distribution (1996-2006, 2006-2015, 2015-present) |
Universal Music Distribution was the primary music distribution unit of parent company Universal Music Group until 2015 when the company was dismantled.
It oversaw the sales, marketing and distribution activities for UMG labels Republic Records, Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Capitol Music Group, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, UMG Nashville, Verve Music Group, Decca Label Group, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, Universal Music Enterprises, and Varèse Sarabande.
It also provided North American distribution to non-Universal-owned labels such as Roc Nation, Big Machine Records, ABKCO Records, Concord Records, Darksyde Productions Inc and Rounder Records and handled worldwide distribution for Disney Music Group's two labels: Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records.[1]
It also managed distribution and sales for Vivendi Entertainment, the company's home entertainment division, until it was sold to Gaiam in 2012.
History
It has first appeared in the United States in 1985 as The First Incarnation of Universal Music Distribution and Universal Music Group. In 1996, It has Eventually became The Second Incarnation of Universal Music Distribution and Universal Music Group. In 2001, It has Eventually became Universal Music Distribution.
Dismantling
In April 2015, Universal Music Distribution was dismantled to “create even stronger ties between our centralized teams and labels” according to parent company Universal Music Group.[2]
Universal Music Group Distribution
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In 1996, Universal Music Group Distribution first appeared in the United States. In 2006, Universal Music Group Distribution became a Division of Universal Motown Geffen. In 2015, Universal Music Distributed became dismantled as Universal Motown Geffen and Universal Music Group.
References
- ^ "Universal Music Group (UMG) & Disney Music Group (DMG) Expand Agreement Globally". PR Newswire. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Universal Music Group Distribution brand closes, functions re-homed - Music Business Worldwide". Music Business Worldwide. 2015-04-26. Retrieved 2017-12-25.
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