Universal Music TV (often abbreviated as UMTV) is a London-based record label that was formed in 1998. Owned by Universal Music Group, UMTV specialises in producing compilation albums and occasional single releases. It was founded when Seagram acquired PolyGram and merged the company's record labels under the same umbrella, replacing the PolyGram TV label.
UMTV is currently one of the leading compilations companies with every release receiving ex...
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