The following is a partial list of record labels, both past and present. From a business perspective, many present labels are part of the "Big Four" record companies which hold over 75% of the market share. These are:
Universal Music Group, which includes A&M, Decca/London, Deutsche Grammophon, Island, MCA, Motown, PolyGram and others;
EMI Group, which includes Angel, Blue Note, Capitol, Odeon, Parlophone, Virgin, Positiva and others;
Warner Music Group (a.k.a. WEA), which includes Atlantic, Elektra, London, Reprise, Rhino and others.
These corporations have bought or merged with and now operate many of the labels listed below. Separate lists of independent labels are also available.
