Registry ID
RLR-2026-00047
4AD
British independent record label founded by Ivo Watts-Russell. Part of the Beggars Group. Distributed through Beggars Group distribution. Known for its distinctive visual aesthetic. Roster includes Cocteau Twins, Pixies, The National, Grimes, Big Thief, and Deerhunter.
Parent Company
Beggars Group
RLR-2026-00052 · Founded 1977 · GB
Label Information
- Label Name
- 4AD
- Registry ID
- RLR-2026-00047
- Year Founded
- 1980
- Location
- London, GB
- Genres
- AlternativeIndieDream PopPost-Punk
- Current Status
- Active
- Website
- https://4ad.com
- Submission Status
- VERIFIED
- Date Registered
- June 26, 2026
Platform Links
- Instagramhttps://instagram.com/4aborad_official
- X (Twitter)https://x.com/4AD_Official
Current Roster (5)
Big Thief
Deerhunter
Future Islands
The National
U.S. Girls
Notable Alumni (5)
Bon Iver
For Emma Forever Ago on 4AD in certain territories
Cocteau Twins
Band disbanded in 1997
Dead Can Dance
Grimes
Moved to Columbia Records
Pixies
Classic albums on 4AD, later moved to other labels
Compliance Status
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
FAILED: 0%
ARTIST VERIFICATION
PASSED: 100%
DSP RELEASES
PASSED: 100%
SOCIAL PRESENCE
FAILED: 50%
WEBSITE ALIVE
PASSED: 100%
Verified Label
This label has been verified by the Record Label Registry. Verification confirms that the label has demonstrated an active presence through publicly available information.
Digital Identity Stamp
- Stamp ID
- DIS-2026-D9722075
- Fingerprint
- d386a07af380093f2d75882f1408ad01f1a50e2550a9c1a8be85d315f7748b9c
- Catalog Entries
- 0
- Valid Until
- August 15, 2027
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