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===Background===
'''Universal Music Hong Kong''' (香港環球唱片) is the Hong Kong branch of [[Universal Music Group]]. Alongside Warner Music Hong Kong and Sony Music Hong Kong, they are the three major record labels in Hong Kong. Originally founded in 1957 as '''Diamond Records''', later known as '''Polydor Records (Hong Kong)''' in 1971 and '''PolyGram Records Ltd. (Hong Kong)''' in 1979. In 1999, when Universal Music Group acquired PolyGram Records, PolyGram Records Ltd. (Hong Kong) was renamed to '''Universal Music Limited''' and later Universal Music Hong Kong.
{{SeparateTOC|Universal Music Limited|{{ImageTOC|
Universal Music Limited (2001).jpg|1st Logo (2001-2007)|
Universal Music Limited (2003).jpg|2nd Logo (2001-2003?)
}}|Universal Music Hong Kong|{{ImageTOC|
Universal Music Hong Kong (2003?).jpg|1st Logo (2004-2010?)|
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==Universal Music Limited==
===1st Logo (2001-2007)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Universal Music Limited (2001).jpg
ApexMusic Productions-Universal Music Limited (2001).jpg
</gallery>
{{Youtube|id=hWkYsIUlfMA|id2=-NiEXdBWm7U}}
'''Visuals:'''
On a black background, a blurred image of the 1997 Universal Pictures logo fades in before the blur slowly fades away. The text “Universal Music Limited” fades in below the logo, and a glow of light appears on the text, moving from left to right. The glow of light fades away while moving back to the left, and the whole logo fades out.
'''Variant:'''
On the DVD release of Leslie Cheung's 2000 live concert, the print logo appears next to the logo for ApexMusic Productions.
'''Technique:'''
Blurring effects and simple 2D animation.
'''Audio:'''
A "wooshing" sound.
'''Availability:''' Can be found on their early releases. The logo was also found on a Bee Gees documentary DVD, despite the company being called ''Universal Music Hong Kong'' by that time.
===2nd Logo (2001-2003?)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Universal Music Limited (2001)-2.jpg
Universal Music Limited (2003).jpg
Universal Music Limited (2001)-3.jpg
</gallery>
{{Youtube|id=-NiEXdBWm7U|id2=LGQ29Cra95E|id3=niFhnZC4vkk}}
'''Visuals:''' The 1997 Universal print logo appears with ''Universal Music Limited'' written below it, along with copyright text, saying the following:
<center>
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Limited
</center>
'''Variants:'''
*On the DVD release of Leslie Cheung's 2000 live concert, the copyright text states the following:
<center>
℗
© 2001 Universal Music Limited <br>
Marketed By Universal Music Limited, <br>
Hong Kong / Singapore / Malaysia
</center>
*A superimposed variant of the logo also exists.
'''
Simple animation.
'''Audio:'''
None.
'''Availability:''' Was used along with the 1st logo.
==Universal Music Hong Kong==
===1st Logo (2004-2010?)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Universal Music Hong Kong (2003?).jpg
</gallery>
'''Visuals:'''
On a black background, a circle of streaks form a globe. Soon after, letters "UNIVERSAL" fly in front of the globe, in which the streaks flash to the 1997 Universal print logo, the text "UNIVERSAL MUSIC" and "環 球 音 樂 ("UNIVERSAL MUSIC" in Chinese).
'''Technique:'''
Computer animation.
'''Audio:'''
Electronic sounds, followed by a humming sound and an announcer saying "Universal Music".
'''Availability:'''
Can be found on their early DVD and VCD releases.
===2nd Logo (2002-)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Universal Music Hong Kong (2002).jpg
Universal Music Hong Kong (2005).jpg
Universal Music Hong Kong (2007).jpg
Universal Music Hong Kong (2008).jpg
</gallery>
{{Youtube|id=SE-xlHsDOpg|id2=wz4yYp6-4h0|id3=6y7b9mKKcEY|id4=nYyWxGwdnp8}}
'''Visuals:''' Same as the 2nd [[Universal Music Hong Kong|Universal Music Limited]] logo, except the print logo has "環 球 音 樂" ("Universal Music" in Chinese) written below it, along with copyright text saying the following:
<center>
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Limited (Ltd)
</center>
'''Variants:'''
*On post-2006 releases, the print logo has "UNIVERSAL MUSIC HONG KONG" written below it, with the copyright text stating the following:
<center>
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Limited <br>
Marketed & Distributed By Universal Music Limited <br>
Hong Kong / Singapore / Malaysia
</center>
*On post-2007 releases, the copyright text states the following:
<center>
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Group
</center>
'''Technique:'''
Simple animation.
'''
None.
'''Availability:''' Can be found on
===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Universal Music Hong Kong (2008)-2.jpg
Universal Music Hong Kong (2008)-3.jpg
Universal Music Hong Kong (2008)-4.jpg
</gallery>
{{Youtube|id=99dTWiTBGFY|id2=K3IKSMnV73M|id3=jWSsHPWoyp0}}
'''Visuals:'''
On a black background, the 1997 Universal print logo with {{color|gold|"UNIVERSAL MUSIC HONG KONG"}} written below slowly zooms in.
'''Variant:'''
The background is white and {{color|blue|"UNIVERSAL MUSIC HONG KONG"}} is written in blue.
'''Technique:'''
Simple animation.
'''
None.
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on promotional videos from their Youtube channel.
[[Category:Hong Kong music entertainment logos]]
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[[Category:Music entertainment logos]]
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{{Chronology|[[PolyGram Records Ltd. (Hong Kong)]]|}}
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 8 December 2023
Logoarto, Davidthelogohunter
Captures by
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Background
Universal Music Hong Kong (香港環球唱片) is the Hong Kong branch of Universal Music Group. Alongside Warner Music Hong Kong and Sony Music Hong Kong, they are the three major record labels in Hong Kong. Originally founded in 1957 as Diamond Records, later known as Polydor Records (Hong Kong) in 1971 and PolyGram Records Ltd. (Hong Kong) in 1979. In 1999, when Universal Music Group acquired PolyGram Records, PolyGram Records Ltd. (Hong Kong) was renamed to Universal Music Limited and later Universal Music Hong Kong.
Universal Music Limited
1st Logo (2001-2007)
Visuals:
On a black background, a blurred image of the 1997 Universal Pictures logo fades in before the blur slowly fades away. The text “Universal Music Limited” fades in below the logo, and a glow of light appears on the text, moving from left to right. The glow of light fades away while moving back to the left, and the whole logo fades out.
Variant: On the DVD release of Leslie Cheung's 2000 live concert, the print logo appears next to the logo for ApexMusic Productions.
Technique: Blurring effects and simple 2D animation.
Audio: A "wooshing" sound.
Availability: Can be found on their early releases. The logo was also found on a Bee Gees documentary DVD, despite the company being called Universal Music Hong Kong by that time.
2nd Logo (2001-2003?)
Visuals: The 1997 Universal print logo appears with Universal Music Limited written below it, along with copyright text, saying the following:
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Limited
Variants:
- On the DVD release of Leslie Cheung's 2000 live concert, the copyright text states the following:
℗ 2001 Apex Music Limited
© 2001 Universal Music Limited
Marketed By Universal Music Limited,
Hong Kong / Singapore / Malaysia
- A superimposed variant of the logo also exists.
Technique: Simple animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Was used along with the 1st logo.
Universal Music Hong Kong
1st Logo (2004-2010?)
Visuals: On a black background, a circle of streaks form a globe. Soon after, letters "UNIVERSAL" fly in front of the globe, in which the streaks flash to the 1997 Universal print logo, the text "UNIVERSAL MUSIC" and "環 球 音 樂 ("UNIVERSAL MUSIC" in Chinese).
Technique: Computer animation.
Audio: Electronic sounds, followed by a humming sound and an announcer saying "Universal Music".
Availability:
Can be found on their early DVD and VCD releases.
2nd Logo (2002-)
Visuals: Same as the 2nd Universal Music Limited logo, except the print logo has "環 球 音 樂" ("Universal Music" in Chinese) written below it, along with copyright text saying the following:
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Limited (Ltd)
Variants:
- On post-2006 releases, the print logo has "UNIVERSAL MUSIC HONG KONG" written below it, with the copyright text stating the following:
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Limited
Marketed & Distributed By Universal Music Limited
Hong Kong / Singapore / Malaysia
- On post-2007 releases, the copyright text states the following:
℗ & © [YEAR] Universal Music Group
Technique: Simple animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on their DVD and Blu-Ray releases.
3rd Logo (2008)
Visuals: On a black background, the 1997 Universal print logo with "UNIVERSAL MUSIC HONG KONG" written below slowly zooms in.
Variant: The background is white and "UNIVERSAL MUSIC HONG KONG" is written in blue.
Technique: Simple animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be seen on promotional videos from their Youtube channel.
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