Polydor, also known as Polydor Records, is a British record label that operates as part of Universal Music Group UK's Polydor Label Group unit. Prior to 2024, it had a close relationship with Universal's Interscope Geffen A&M Records label, which distributed Polydor's releases in the United States under the A&M Records imprint. In turn, Polydor distributes Interscope releases in the United Kingdom. Polydor Records Ltd. was established in London in 1954 as a British subsidiary of German company Deutsche Grammophon/Schallplatte Grammophon GmbH. It was renamed Polydor Ltd. in 1972. The company is usually mentioned as "Polydor Ltd. (UK)", or a similar form, for holding copyrights.