Registry ID
RLR-2026-00008
Capitol Records
American record label headquartered in the iconic Capitol Records Building in Hollywood. Founded by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn Wallichs. A subsidiary of Universal Music Group operating under Capitol Music Group. All masters owned by UMG. Historically home to The Beatles (U.S.), Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and The Beach Boys.
Acquired 2012
Universal Music Group
RLR-2026-00002 · Founded 1934 · US
Name Changes & Rebrands
Capitol Records → Capitol Music Group
Restructured under Capitol Music Group umbrella within UMG, though the Capitol Records imprint continues
Label Information
- Label Name
- Capitol Records
- Registry ID
- RLR-2026-00008
- Year Founded
- 1942
- Location
- Hollywood, California, US
- Genres
- PopRockHip-Hop
- Current Status
- Active
- Acquired
- 2012
- Website
- https://capitolrecords.com
- Submission Status
- VERIFIED
- Date Registered
- June 26, 2026
Platform Links
- Instagramhttps://instagram.com/capitolrecords
- X (Twitter)https://x.com/CapitolRecords
- YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@CapitolRecords
Compliance Status
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
FAILED: 0%
DSP RELEASES
PASSED: 100%
SOCIAL PRESENCE
PASSED: 67%
WEBSITE ALIVE
PASSED: 100%
Pending Manual Review
67
Verification Score
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