Universal Records, Inc. was first established as WEA Records ( Philippines ) in 1977. After fifteen years of successful partnership with WEA Records International, the foreign licensor decided to put up its own representative office here.

On July 1992, the record company adopted a new name and thus, Universal Records was born. The company has since risen to become one of the leading record labels in the local music industry. For several years, it was the exclusive licensee of Zomba Records. It successfully marketed its frontline artists, including the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, NSync and Steps - all of which achieved multi-platinum status. Currently, Universal Records holds the exclusive licensing rights to V2 Records, Beggars Banquet, Avex Trax, edel Records, Pony Canyon and Koch Records among others - covering various genres of music from dance, mainstream pop and R&B to jazz, indie, alternative, new age and lounge.

For its domestic lineup, Universal Records boasts some of the local industry's luminaries. Among them are Gary Valenciano, Jose Mari Chan, the Apo Hiking Society and Parokya Ni Edgar. In the last two years, Universal Records has launched a few of the most promising solo artists including Jay R and Jed Madela, plus bands like Orange and Lemons, Itchyworms and Kamikazee.

For the succeeding years, Universal Records is determined to further its commitment to its international and domestic artists. It would also continuously seek out new talents, explore new opportunities, and would always endeavor to be a formidable force in the Philippine music industry. Watch out for yet another set of emerging talents from Universal Records.