record company

Album releasing business

A record company is a business that produces and distributes music recordings.

The term dates from the era of vinyl records but applies to any label releasing music in any format.

Major record companies sign artists, finance recording sessions, and handle marketing and distribution: She just signed with a major record company.

Also called a record label.

Related

album · soundtrack · talent scouting · musician · contract · demo tape · mechanicals · streaming platforms · marketing · copyright law · music industry · royalties · CDs · licensing · music charts · executive · mastering · engineer

Opposites
production vs consumption of music

record companyaudiophile

Sound quality enthusiast

streaming subscriber · record collector · concert-goer

recorded vs live music business

record companyconcert venue

Place for live performances

live music venue · concert promoter · touring company · music festival · talent agency

music industry role

record companylistener

One who attends aurally

audience · fan · concertgoer · streaming subscriber

Family

record, company, records, recorded, recording, recordings, recorder, recorders, recordable

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G