Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment are collectively known as the "Big Three" record labels, dominating the global music industry.

Deutsche Grammophon, founded in 1898, is the oldest surviving record label in the world, with a rich history of classical music recordings.

Def Jam Recordings, founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, is widely recognized for its contributions to hip-hop and R&B music, launching the careers of iconic artists like Jay-Z, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy.

Motown Records, founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959, played a pivotal role in shaping the Motown sound, a genre of soul music that gained immense popularity in the 1960s and 1970s.

Parlophone, a British record label, had the honor of releasing The Beatles' groundbreaking album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in 1967.

Harvest Records, a subsidiary of EMI, released Pink Floyd's iconic album "The Dark Side of the Moon" in 1973, which went on to become one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Epic Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, released Michael Jackson's record-breaking album "Thriller" in 1982, which remains the best-selling album of all time.

Epitaph Records, Fat Wreck Chords, and Sub Pop Records are all independent record labels that have played a significant role in the development and promotion of punk rock and alternative music.

DGC Records, a subsidiary of Geffen Records, released Nirvana's groundbreaking album "Nevermind" in 1991, which revolutionized the grunge music scene.

Parlophone, a British record label, released Radiohead's critically acclaimed album "OK Computer" in 1997, which is considered a landmark album in alternative rock.

XL Recordings, an independent British record label, released Adele's chart-topping album "21" in 2011, which became one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.

Ultra Records, Spinnin' Records, and Monstercat are all prominent record labels that have contributed significantly to the growth and popularity of electronic dance music (EDM).

Big Machine Records, an independent record label founded by Scott Borchetta, released Taylor Swift's album "1989" in 2014, which marked a significant shift in her musical style.

Top Dawg Entertainment, an independent record label founded by Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, released Kendrick Lamar's critically acclaimed album "To Pimp a Butterfly" in 2015.

Darkroom Records, an imprint of Interscope Records, released Billie Eilish's debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" in 2019, which garnered widespread critical acclaim.