A record label can be a brand or a trademark associated with the marketing or music recordings and music videos. These companies help with the production, manufacture, distribution, promotion and enforcement of copyright protection of sound recordings and music videos. Record labels allow artists and bands to be known, reviewed and heard through the media such as on the radio or television.
The largest 4 record labels are called major labels or the 'Big Four' and the music industry is dominated by these companies.
- Warner Music Group
- EMI
- Sony BMG
- Universal Music Group
Internet and Digital labels
With the internet now being a viable source for obtaining music, netlabels have emerged. Depending on the net label, music files from the artists may be downloaded free of charge or for a fee that is paid via Paypal or another online payment system. Some of these labels also offer hard copy CDs in addition to direct download.
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