G324 Amrisa Bassi : Record labels

"The business of music is a global multi-billion dollar industry comprised of individuals creating the music, and a whole lot of people doing everything else: working at labels, distribution companies, publishing companies, recording: studios, artist management, promotion, producing, and legal counsel."

Nielsen SoundScan in their 2011 report noted that the "big four" controlled about 88% of the market. The largest record labels are;