Legendary Record Labels

The imprints that defined genres and launched careers. Browse by label to discover their most celebrated releases.

• Motown RecordsDetroit, MI · 1959-present · R&B, Soul, Pop
• Def Jam RecordingsNew York, NY · 1984-present · Hip-Hop, R&B
• Atlantic RecordsNew York, NY · 1947-present · R&B, Rock, Pop
• Columbia RecordsNew York, NY · 1888-present · Rock, Pop, Jazz
• Capitol RecordsHollywood, CA · 1942-present · Pop, Rock, Jazz
• Blue Note RecordsNew York, NY · 1939-present · Jazz
• Sub Pop RecordsSeattle, WA · 1988-present · Indie Rock, Grunge
• Stax RecordsMemphis, TN · 1957-1975 · Soul, R&B, Funk
• SST RecordsLawndale, CA · 1978-present · Punk, Hardcore, Alternative
• Factory RecordsManchester, UK · 1978-1992 · Post-Punk, New Wave
• Rough Trade RecordsLondon, UK · 1978-present · Indie, Alternative
• 4ADLondon, UK · 1980-present · Post-Punk, Dream Pop, Alternative
• Warp RecordsSheffield / London, UK · 1989-present · Electronic, IDM, Experimental
• XL RecordingsLondon, UK · 1989-present · Electronic, Indie, Hip-Hop
• Top Dawg EntertainmentCarson, CA · 2004-present · Hip-Hop, R&B