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Founded in 1980, Hyperion is an independent British classical label devoted to presenting high-quality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods from the twelfth century to the twentieth. We have been described as 'Britain’s brightest record label'. In January 1996 we were presented with the Best Label Award by MIDEM's Cannes Classiques Awards. The jury was made up of the editors of most of the leading classical CD magazines in the world – Classic CD (England), Soundscapes (Australia), Répertoire (France), FonoForum (Germany), Luister (Holland), Musica (Italy), Scherzo (Spain), and In Tune (USA & Japan). We named our label after an altogether splendid figure from Greek mythology. Hyperion was one of the Titans, and the father of the sun and the moon – and also of the Muses, so we feel we are fulfilling his modern role by giving the art of music to the world. The repertoire available on Hyperion, and its subsidiary label Helios (Helios, the sun, was the son of Hyperion), ranges over the entire spectrum of music – sacred and secular, choral and solo vocal, orchestral, chamber and instrumental – and much of it is unique to Hyperion. The catalogue currently comprises nearly 1400 CDs and approximately 80 new titles are issued each year. We have won many awards.
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| Our records are easily available throughout the world in those countries
served by our distributors. A list of the world's top Hyperion dealers,
listed by country and city, can be found at Where to buy Hyperion CDs. But
if you have any difficulty please get in touch with the distributor in your
territory.
You may also order direct from Hyperion if you wish, either with our on-line shopping system or through enquiries to . The current price per CD is GBP13.99 (GBP6.99 for Helios) inclusive of all freight charges irrespective of destination. (This is in line with most shops and mail-order companies with whom we do not wish to compete.) We can accept Mastercard, Visa and Switch, but not American Express. When ordering please state your card number and the expiry date, and the issue number if using Switch. Also, of course, your address. If you are unwilling to trust this information to cyberspace you may fax us on +44 [0]20 8463 1230 or write to us at Hyperion Records Limited, PO Box 25, London SE9 1AX, England. Or you may telephone us if you like on +44 [0]20 8318 1234. |
| A printed colour Hyperion catalogue is also available. It includes all currently available Hyperion and Helios titles as well
as many future issues. The catalogue is now being distributed to local retailers,
and you may also e-mail requests for a copy.
Many of our worldwide distributors have e-mail addresses. Please check
our distributor page and send your requests to the appropriate distributor
(such as for United States residents). If your
distributor does not have an e-mail address please email your request to
and
we will arrange for a copy
to be sent to you free of charge. Don't forget to give us your street address. It is surprising how many people forget to do this.
For general questions and information about Hyperion Records, send e-mail to . | 
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'A byword for the best in enterprise' (Gramophone)
'I think companies like Hyperion are now actually invaluable to our musical life' (BBC) 'As I have remarked often: where would we be without Hyperion?' (Music & Musicians) 'Pro rata, the Hyperion catalogue seems to contain more desirable recordings than any other I know' (Hi Fi Review) |
'Hyperion has an extraordinary gift for detecting repertoire which leaves us wondering
how we ever lived without it' (BBC)
'Unquestionably one of the most admirable and adventurous record labels not only in Britain but in the world' (The Sunday Times) 'The leader of the pack; indeed the saviour of the British record industry. In terms of continual adventurousness Hyperion is the best of the small labels' (The Observer) |
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