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Tuesday, 5 March 2013

HMV Research


When did the company start?
HMV started in the 1890s. It official became a Gramophone Company. In 1921 the Gramophone Company opened the first dedicated HMV shop in Oxford, London.

 

What does HMV stand for?
HMV stands for His Master’s Voice.

 

What was the original inspiration behind their ‘dog’ logo?
The dog was taken  from the painting created in 1899 by Francis Barraud of the dog Nipper listening to a cylinder gramophone.

 

How has their logo changed over time?
It started off as a painting. Over time it’s turned into black and white but still has Nipper (the dog) and the gramophone. It’s also now got a bright pink logo.

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