Columbia Records is the oldest existing record label, founded in 1887 in Washington D.C. and currently led by CEO Rob Stringer. Columbia Records has signed legendary artists across many genres including Adele, Beyoncé, Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, and Mariah Carey. Unlike other labels, Columbia focuses on artists of every music genre rather than specializing in one specific genre.

1. ColumbiaRecords
CEO: Rob Stringer
FOUNDED: 1887- Washington, D.C., USA
SIGNED ARTISTS:Adele, PharrellWilliams, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey,
Beyoncé, Harry styles, Celine Dion, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Prince, David Bowie,
Calvin Harris, Leonard Cohen.
GENRE:Unlike other record labels, Columbia does not justfocus on a specific
genre. They sign artists of every music genre.
FACTS:
o Itis the oldest existing record company in the world.
o Its parentcompany is now Sony BMG.
o From1961 to 1990, its music was released outsideof the United
States and Canada by the CBS Record Label
o Itis one of Sony Music's three most important record labels, along
with RCA Records and Epic Records