Founded in 1980 and headquartered in London, Hyperion Records is an independent British classical label that offers a wide range of music recordings, including classical music, from the twelfth to the twenty-first century. Their expertise lies in recording, production, and distribution, with options for CDs, MP3, and Lossless downloads. In March 2023, the company was acquired by Universal Music Group, although the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.