Multinational label Label Code: LC 18070 Originally Zonophone Record, the Zonophone brand (trademark) was first registered in the UK on 27th May 1903, with the rights / ownership to the imprint being acquired by The Gramophone Co. Ltd. in Great Britain. following its acquisition of GmbH. Zonophone proper appears around the mid 20s under administration of The British Zonophone Co. Ltd. In 1932 following the formation of (EMI) through the merger of The Gramophone Co. Ltd. via Discogs →