The document discusses the four major record labels that control 70% of the global music market and 85% of the US market. It provides details on each label's market share in 2005, their notable imprints or subsidiary labels, and some of their key artists. The four major labels are Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, EMI Group, and Warner Music Group.

1. 4 Major Record Labels

2. A record label is the brand name for a music release. Record labels are responsible for the manufacture, distribution and promotion of a particular recording. The major labels today are all 4 media conglomerates that operate a number of specific label imprints - the actual company logo stamped on the recording. Major labels account for 70% of music sales worldwide and 85% of music sales in the U.S.