The Beatles got their first record contract when George Martin signed them to the EMI Parlophone label in 1962. Which British record company had refused to sign the group after auditioning them just months earlier?

Decca Records company rejected the Beatles.

Explanation:

The Beatles were a famous English rock band formed by Paul Mccartney, John Lenon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They continue to be one of the dominating and famous musicians of all times.

Before they were famous like they are now, the Beatles was just a simple boy group like the other aspiring groups in the music industry. Doing gigs in various pubs and bars and other places, they evolved by and by, with the continuous changing of it's members. They then auditioned at the Decca Records company on New Years Day of 1962. But they were rejected, with the company taking Brian Poole and the Tremeloes in. The company even told their manager Mr. Epstein that guitar groups are on the decline thus, the denial. But three months later, George Martin signed the band to EMI's Parlophone label in 1962. This is the start of their journey.

The Beatles had continued to be major influencers in the world of music. They became the best selling band in history, staying popular even to this day. Awarded with various commendations and awards, they were also included in Time Magazine's compilation of 20th century's 100 most influential people.