Record Labels

The market share numbers for the major labels have been released. They pretty much stayed close to ’07 numbers. Here are market share numbers as of the end of 2008 for the big 4:

• Universal – 31.52% (down from 31.9% in ’07)
• Sony – 25.3% (up from 24.97% in ’07)
• Warner – 21.38% (up from 20.28% in ’07)
• EMI – 8.97%, (down from 9.37% in ’07)

Independent labels decreased to 12.83% market share from 13.48% in ’07.

Universal maintains its leadership. It is possible that they will see gains this year as they continue to expand their international presence.

Stay tuned,
Erik
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