Which Is the Richest Label?

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The Big 3 Record Labels

  • Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group are the 3 biggest record labels, controlling approximately 69% of the global music market share. Universal Music Group covers 32% of the industry, more than all independent labels combined (31%). Universal is the largest label, followed by Warner and Sony.

Top U.S. Label and Rap Labels

  • The largest U.S. label, Universal Music Group, has $10 billion revenue and 37.5% market share. The U.S. record industry is worth $10.3 billion, with over 109 million albums sold yearly.

  • Interscope, home to Kendrick Lamar and Eminem, is a top rap label, as is Aftermath Entertainment, founded by Dr. Dre after leaving Death Row Records in 1996, signing Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.

The Big 4 Record Labels

  • The 3 biggest record labels are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group. They control about 69% of the global music market share. Universal Music Group covers 32%, more than all independent labels combined (31%).

  • The major record labels are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI.

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