Record Label Resource Directory - Music Business Information, Industry Contacts

Welcome to RecordLabelResource.com, the best resource on the internet for the independent record label. It doesn't matter if you're just starting a record label or you've been running an indie label for years -- our site offers an incredible wealth of music business information and music industry contacts. We provide free, unlimited access to our extensive music industry database, with information on CD manufacturing, CD mastering, radio promotion, entertainment lawyers, and so much more.

Industry Terminology
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Record Label Resource Directory

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS

Music Business Dictionary
Incorporating Your Business
Trademarking Your Business Name
ISRC Registration
Getting A Bar Code

LEGAL

Do-It-Yourself Legal Resources
Entertainment Attorneys
Recording Industry Groups
Performing Rights Organizations

MANUFACTURING

CD Replication
CD-R Duplication
Vinyl Pressing
Cassette Duplication
DVD Replication

MASTERING

CD Mastering
Vinyl Lacquer Mastering
Cassette Bin-Loop Mastering
DVD Authoring

PRINTING

CD Artwork
Vinyl Jackets
Posters
Postcards and Flyers
Business Cards and Letterhead
Graphic Designers

Thinking about starting a record label?

It's never been easier to start your own label. Thanks to the Internet and other emerging technologies, exposing your music to a worldwide audience is now easier than ever.

Where do I start?

Aside from having good music to release, establishing contractual agreements with your artists is absolutely key to the success of your label.

What makes a successful label?

If you can sell at least 500 units of each release, you should definitely consider starting an indie label.