Decca
Decca Records is a prominent British record label with a long and storied history in the music industry. It was founded in 1929 by Edward Lewis and quickly became one of the leading record labels in the world. Decca is known for its broad range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, pop, and rock.
In its early years, Decca made a significant impact with classical music recordings, establishing a reputation for high-quality sound and technical innovation. The label became particularly famous for its "ffrr" (full frequency range recording) technology, which greatly improved the fidelity of recordings.
Decca's roster has included a wide array of notable artists. In the classical realm, it has worked with legends such as Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, and Sir Georg Solti. In popular music, Decca is well known for signing The Rolling Stones and for famously rejecting The Beatles, a decision that has since become a well-known anecdote in music history.
In the 1980s, Decca was acquired by the PolyGram group, and eventually became part of Universal Music Group, which still owns the label. Today, Decca continues to be a significant force in the music industry, particularly in the classical and jazz genres, and it remains a respected name with a rich catalog of recordings.