Registry ID
RLR-2026-00017
Columbia Records
American record label and the oldest surviving brand name in recorded sound, originally the Columbia Phonograph Company. A flagship label of Sony Music Entertainment. All masters owned by Sony Music. Distributed by Sony Music Distribution. Iconic catalog includes Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Adele, and Harry Styles.
Acquired 1988
Sony Music Entertainment
RLR-2026-00003 · Founded 1929 · US
Name Changes & Rebrands
Columbia Phonograph Company → Columbia Records
Originally founded in 1887 as the Columbia Phonograph Company, the oldest brand name in recorded sound
Label Information
- Label Name
- Columbia Records
- Registry ID
- RLR-2026-00017
- Year Founded
- 1887
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Genres
- PopRockHip-HopR&B
- Current Status
- Active
- Acquired
- 1988
- Website
- https://columbiarecords.com
- Submission Status
- VERIFIED
- Date Registered
- June 26, 2026
Platform Links
- Instagramhttps://instagram.com/columbiarecords
- X (Twitter)https://x.com/ColumbiaRecords
- YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@ColumbiaRecords
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