Who owns the record labels brands?
13 record labels brands tracked here are owned by 4 companies; the three largest owners, Universal Music, Warner Music and Sony, control 12 of them (92%) as of Sep 2026.
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13
brands
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4
owning companies
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92%
held by top 3 owners
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9
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of record labels brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Music | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 5 | Capitol Records, Def Jam Recordings, Interscope Records, Motown, Republic Records |
| 2 | Warner Music | 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, Parlophone, Warner Records |
| 3 | Sony | 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | Columbia Records, RCA Records, Sony Music |
| 4 | Bertelsmann | 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | BMG |