About
After reviving the [l895] "lightning bolt" logo, the [l61808] imprint, and its vast back catalog of classical and jazz recordings, the BMG Classics label division was formed in 1987 by German-based [l414965] following the acquisition of the 50% stake in [l201169] from General Electric. A corporate restructuring of BMG in 2000 eventually led to the close of the BMG Classics division, with its associated labels being moved to [l323957] through 2003 and the [l130656] group the following year. In 2004, BMG went into a joint venture with Sony, forming [l53569], with classical music titles being released through the [l312845] label. In October 2008, Bertelsmann sold all its label holdings to its partner, completing the merger to becoming [l29073].
Sub-labels
Emil Gilels Edition
This is a series.
CarClassics
"A compilation of premium-quality classical music especially enhanced and remastered for automobile listening." (on discs) "Due to a special remastering process developed in Vienna, CarClassics ...
The Russian Opera (2)
This is a series.
Catalyst
USA & Europe BMG Classics' label for contemporary music. The label was launched in 1994.
Musica Non Grata
Musica Non Grata (Undesirable Music) is a 10-CD series released in 1997-1998 by [l=BMG Classics], from the archives of the [l=Мелодия] (Melodiya) recording company.
Planet Jazz
Series by the [l=BMG Classics] label. [b]This is a series, not a label. Only add this to the "Series" field, together with the actual label of the release.[/b]
BMG Classics UK
Mravinsky Edition
Series released by BMG Classics
High Performance
USA (Series)
2 CD Twofer
[b]This is a Series, not a label on its own. Only add it in the Series field, together with the actual label of the release.[/b] Series of RCA Red Seal classical compilations marketed by BMG Class...
FamilyCircle
Series
Ultimate Classics (3)
The Unforgettable Series
Contact Label
BMG Classics Artist Roster
Top 100 BMG Classics Releases
