The Gramophone Classical Music Awards, launched in 1977, are one of the most significant honours bestowed on recordings in the classical

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. The British awards are often viewed as equivalent to or surpassing the American

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, and referred to as the ''

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'' for classical music. They are widely regarded as the most influential and prestigious classical music awards in the world. According to Matthew Owen, national sales manager for Harmonia Mundi USA, "ultimately it is ''the'' classical award, especially worldwide." The winners are selected annually by

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s for the '' ''Gramophone'''' magazine and various members of the industry, including retailers, broadcasters, arts administrators, and musicians. Awards are usually presented in September each year in London.

1977–1980

1981–1985

1986–1990

1991–1995

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

2011–2015

2016–2020

2021–2025

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* {{Classical music awards British music awards Classical music awards Classical music lists