Virgin Records

British record label founded by Richard Branson and Simon Draper. Originally an independent label, acquired by EMI in 1992, now operating under Universal Music Group as Virgin Music Group / Virgin Records. All masters owned by UMG. Legacy catalog includes Sex Pistols, Culture Club, Spice Girls, and Massive Attack.

Acquired 2012

Universal Music Group

RLR-2026-00002 · Founded 1934 · US

PopHip-HopRockR&B

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Name Changes & Rebrands

2023

Virgin Records → Virgin Music Group

Relaunched as Virgin Music Group under UMG, encompassing distribution and label services globally

Label Information

Label Name: Virgin Records
Registry ID: RLR-2026-00013
Year Founded: 1972
Location: London, GB
Genres: PopRockElectronic
Current Status: Active
Acquired: 2012
Submission Status: VERIFIED
Date Registered: June 26, 2026

Platform Links

Instagramhttps://instagram.com/virginmusic
X (Twitter)https://x.com/VirginMusic

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