UNIVERSAL MUSIC
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Founded in 1934, Universal Music is now one of the largest record labels in the world. With a catalog of over 7 million tracks, it represents artists from all musical genres, including pop, jazz, rock, rap, and classical music. Universal Music has achieved numerous successes over the years, with artists such as the Beatles, Queen, Elton John, and Eminem contributing to its legacy. In 2019, the label was ranked number one in global music sales, holding a 31.5% market share. Universal Music is not just about selling music; the label is also dedicated to preserving musical heritage by digitizing and archiving historical recordings. It boasts one of the largest collections of sound and audiovisual recordings in the world, with materials dating back to the late 19th century. In 2019, Universal Music announced that it had digitized 500,000 titles, some dating as far back as 1890. This digitization effort helps preserve these recordings for future generations and makes them accessible to the public. Additionally, Universal Music has embraced vinyl production in response to growing consumer demand for the format. In 2019, the label produced over 8 million vinyl records worldwide, marking a 14.6% increase compared to the previous year.