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Top 25 Record labels and distributors based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 1,173 company matches for record labels and distributors associated with the United States as of November 2026 and tracks 31,306 professional contacts across them, including 4,972 with verified work emails. Los Angeles is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for record labels and distributors associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Nov 6, 2026 How this list was built
1,173Companies
31,306Contacts tracked
4,972Verified emails
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The 25 largest record labels and distributors based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 1,173 company matches for record labels and distributors based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#CompanyRevenueBase SmartSearchHeadquartersEmployeesContacts
1Exact matchSanta Monica, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+11,161 contacts →

Exact match

“Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and…”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0004,340 contacts →

Exact match

“Warner Music Group (WMG) brings together artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and technology that are moving entertainment culture across the globe.”

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3Exact matchNew York, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-5001,351 contacts →

Exact match

“Atlantic Records was founded in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson, both avid music fans and record enthusiasts.”

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4Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026n/a1,219 contacts →

Exact match

“DistroKid provides musicians, managers, and record labels with online tools and services that are innovative, easy-to-use, and affordable.”

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5Exact matchNashville, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000841 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 2008, BMG is committed to building the world’s most trusted, forward-looking music company.”

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6Exact matchSan Francisco, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500596 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE is currently leading through its innovative and progressive approach to the digital music era across its label, distribution and…”

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7Exact matchBrooklyn, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200527 contacts →

Exact match

“TuneCore-owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies-is the leading development partner for self-releasing artists to build their audiences and careers…”

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8Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500446 contacts →

Exact match

“RCA Records is American record label made up of a diverse and robust group of ambitious industry professions driven by a passion for music, artistry and creativity.”

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9Exact matchSanta Monica, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200317 contacts →

Exact match

“A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar…”

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10Exact matchTampa, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200293 contacts →

Exact match

“Symphonic is a leading independent music distribution and marketing company founded in 2006 by music producer Jorge Brea in Tampa, Florida.”

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11Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200244 contacts →

Exact match

“A Sony Music Entertainment Company, Epic Records has launched the careers of GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artists and influential icons since its foundation back in 1953…”

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12Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500140 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1987, Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE) is one of North America's leading independent entertainment companies, operating across live music, recorded music…”

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13Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000133 contacts →

Exact match

“Downtown Music is now proudly part of Virgin Music Group.”

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14Exact matchPennsauken, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500129 contacts →

Exact match

“At Disc Makers, your music is our business.”

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15Exact matchCarson City, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202611-50100 contacts →

Exact match

“Top Dawg Entertainment is an American independent record label founded in 2004, by chief executive officer Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith.”

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16Exact matchNew York, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20095 contacts →

Exact match

“More than ever, music travels – crossing boundaries of geography, genre, and context.”

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17Exact matchSeattle, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202611-5092 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman in 1988, Sub Pop Records is a medium-sized independent record label based in Seattle, WA.”

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18Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-50086 contacts →

Exact match

“Virgin Music Group is the world’s leading partner to independent music companies and artists who require a standalone team with global infrastructure and local expertise in every…”

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19Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20081 contacts →

Exact match

“MNRK Music Group is among the largest independent music companies worldwide, operating in all major music markets.”

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20Exact matchHillsborough, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20067 contacts →

Exact match

“Based in Hillsborough, NC (near Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill), Redeye began in 1996 by focusing on the rich independent music of the southeast and providing the artists that made up…”

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21Exact matchPennsauken, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,00063 contacts →

Exact match

“DIY Media Group is on the cutting edge of helping musicians, authors, and artists to monetize, distribute, and promote their creative work both online and off.”

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22Exact matchNashville, MI, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202611-5063 contacts →

Exact match

“Third Man Records was launched by Jack White in Detroit, MI in 2001, and in 2009 opened its current Nashville, TN location, which houses a record store, novelties lounge…”

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23Exact matchBloomington, IN, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20061 contacts →

Exact match

“Supporting great independent music is at the core of Secretly Distribution’s DNA.”

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24Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202611-5058 contacts →

Exact match

“Headquartered in New York City and Los Angeles, CRUSH MUSIC is full service music company run by two former musicians, Jonathan Daniel and Bob McLynn.”

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25Exact matchLos Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-20054 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 2015 by CEO Milana Rabkin Lewis, Stem empowers artists & labels to thrive while retaining full control over their music careers.”

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Record labels and distributors based in the United States at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
15.9%Verified-email coverage
26.7Average contacts per company
1-10Median size (employees)
13.6%Largest-city concentration · Los Angeles
Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
829
11-50
268
51-200
51
201-500
12
501-1,000
3
1,001-5,000
5
10001+
4

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,173 companies.

How this list was built

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Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “record labels and distributors” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 4,972 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “record labels and distributors”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many record labels and distributors are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,173 company matches for record labels and distributors associated with the United States as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Universal Music Group tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most record labels and distributors?

Los Angeles leads with 160 company records, followed by New York (150) and Nashville (55).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 4,972 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,173 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.