Deutsche Grammophon is a German classical record label which was the foundation of the future corporation to be known as PolyGram. It is now part of Universal Music Group (UMG) since its acquisition and absorption of PolyGram in 1999, and it is also UMG's oldest active label. It is also the oldest surviving established record company, founded in 1898.
harmonia mundi is an independent record label founded in 1958 by Bernard Coutaz in France, essentially devoted to classical music, from early music to that of the 21st century, bringing together over 50 internationally renowned artists from all over the world.