Who is the biggest independent record label?

As a quick overview, Universal Music Group is easily the largest record label in the world, followed by Warner Music Group, Sony Music Group, and then a collective group of independent record labels.

What is the best indie label?

The Greatest Indie Labels Of All Time

• 8 CAPTURED TRACKS. Based: Brooklyn.
• 7 STIFF. Based: London.
• 6 CREATION. Based: London.
• 5 SUB POP. Based: Seattle.
• 4 SST. Based: Long Beach, California.
• 3 XL RECORDINGS. Based: London.
• 2 SARAH. Based: Bristol. Years active: 1987–1995.
• 1 4AD. Based: London. Years active: 1979–Present.

What is the largest record label?

Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group is the biggest record label. In the U.S., which is the largest music market in the world, Universal Music group has a market share of almost one-third overall.

What are the three different type of record labels?

Warner Music Group EMI Sony Music (Known as CBS Records until January 1991) BMG (Formed in 1984 as RCA/Ariola International) Universal Music Group (Known as MCA Music until 1996) PolyGram

Do I need a business license for a record label?

No special license is required in any state to operate a record label. You may set up your business as a sole proprietor, limited liability company or corporation depending on your needs and the size of the business. Contact an attorney or accountant to determine the right structure for your business.

Do record labels have numbers?

Typically, any letters will be a part of the record label’s name, and the numbers will identify the order that particular record was released in succession by the record company. Catalog numbers may vary by country as well, depending on the issuing label in that nation. For example, in England, the Beatles “Abbey Road” album was released by Apple/Parlophone with a catalog number of PCS 7088; in the U.S. it was issued by Capitol Records with a catalog number of SO 383.