The Gramophone Company was a British record label and manufacturer founded in 1897. It played a significant role in the early music recording industry, producing gramophones and records. The company was known for its innovative technology and helped popularize recorded music in homes around the world. In 1931, the Gramophone Company merged with Columbia Graphophone Company to form EMI, which became one of the largest music companies globally. The Gramophone Company is also recognized for its iconic logo featuring a dog listening to a gramophone, which symbolizes the early days of sound recording and playback.