Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG)

Author: REV. FRANK HOFFMANN

Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (DGG) A firm established in Hanover, Germany, by Emile and Joseph Berliner on 6 Dec 1898, to press discs for the European market. The original name of the firm was Deutsche Grammophon GmbH; this was changed to Deutsche Grammophon AG, then reverted to the first form after World War I. DGG has always been recognized for its implementation of the most advanced recording techniques. Its innovations have included Berliner’s twin inventions of the gramophone and…

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