Universal Records (1995−2006)

US record label / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:

Can you list the top facts and stats about Universal Records (defunct record label)?

Summarize this article for a 10 years old

SHOW ALL QUESTIONS

Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group. The label has been dormant since 2006, due to Universal Motown and Universal Republic Records being formed and taking all of the artists from it. Those labels were eventually combined to form the latest iteration of Republic Records.

Quick facts: Universal Records, Parent company, Founded, F...
Universal Records
Universal_Records_logo.png
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded1995; 28 years ago (1995) (as Rising Tide Records)
Founder
Defunct2006; 17 years ago (2006)
StatusDormant
Distributor(s)
GenreVarious
Country of originU.S.
LocationNew York City, New York, U.S.
Close

As of 2022, The label remains dormant but has been credited as a copyright-holder under a few present-day releases.