The document outlines the four major record labels in music sales in 2005: 1) Universal Music Group accounted for 25.5% of the market with labels like Geffen, Interscope, and Motown, and artists like Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey, and 50 Cent. 2) Sony BMG Music Entertainment accounted for 21.5% of the market with labels like Columbia, Epic, and Jive, and artists like Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, and Shakira. 3) EMI Group accounted for 13.4% of the market with labels like Capitol, EMI, and Virgin, and artists like The Beatles, Coldplay, and Rolling Stones. 4) Warner Music

1. 1. Universal Music Group
The Universal Music Group sells more music than any other major label. They accounted for 25.5% of
the market in 2005, according to IFPI. The group's well-known label imprints include Geffen,
Interscope, Island, Motown, and Universal. Key artists are:
• Black Eyed Peas
• Mariah Carey
• 50 Cent
• Gwen Stefani
• Kanye West
2. Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Sony BMG Music Entertainment is the second biggest major record label in music sales. They
accounted for 21.5% of the market in 2005. The company's well-known label imprints include Arista,
Columbia, Epic, J, Jive, and RCA. Key artists are:
• Kelly Clarkson
• Alicia Keys
• Outkast
• Shakira
• Britney Spears
3. EMI Group
The EMI Group is the third biggest major record label in music sales. They accounted for 13.4% of the
market in 2005. The group's well-known label imprints include Astralwerks, Capitol, EMI, Mute, and
Virgin. Key artists are:
• The Beatles
• Coldplay
• Gorillaz
• Rolling Stones
• Robbie Williams
4. Warner Music Group
The Warner Music Group is the fourth major record label in music sales. They accounted for 11.3% of
the market in 2005. The group's well-known label imprints include Asylum, Atlantic, Lava, Reprise,
Rhino, and Warner Bros. Key artists are:
• Green Day
• Madonna
• Alanis Morissette
• My Chemical Romance
• Rob Thomas