Major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group dominate the music industry market share. They appeal to mainstream audiences and are owned by large multinational corporations. Universal Music Group is the largest label, owning 37% of the industry. Sony Music is second largest at 34%, while Warner Music Group is the smallest of the big three at 19%. All three labels have numerous subsidiary record labels that focus on different music genres.

1. Major record labels
Major record labels are dominant in the market share and distribution. Also
major record labels tend to stick to mainstream music and appeal to a mass
audience. The major record labels are normally owned by multinational
businesses.

2. Warner music group
Warner is the smallest of the big 3 but still owns owns 19% of the
shares in the music industry. The parent company of Warner music
group is Access Industries.
Some subsidiary labels of warner music is:
• Atlantic Records Group
• Parlophone
• Rhino Entertainment
• Warner Bros Records Inc
• Warner music Nashville
• Alternative Distribution Alliance
• WEA corp

3. Sony music
Sony is the second biggest record label and owns 34% of the shares in the
music industry just bellow universal. The parent company of Sony music is
Sony Corporation of America and some subsidiary labels of Sony music are:
• Columbia records
• Rca records
• Arista nashville
• Legacy recordings
• masterworks

4. Universal music group
Universal is the biggest record label and owns 37% of the shares in the music
industry. The parent company of universal music group is Vivendi and some
subsidiary companies of universal are:
•A&M Records
•Astralwerks
•Blue Note Records
•Capitol Christian Music Group
•Def Jam Recordings