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Major labels account for 70% of music sales worldwide and 85% of music sales in the U.S.

1) Universal Music Group The Universal Music Group sells more music than any other major label. They accounted for 25.5% of the market in 2005, according to IFPI. The group's well-known label imprints include Geffen, Interscope, Island, Motown, and Universal. Key artists are:

Black Eyed Peas Mariah Carey 50 Cent Gwen Stefani Kanye West

2) Sony BMG Music Entertainment Sony BMG Music Entertainment is the second biggest major record label in music sales. They accounted for 21.5% of the market in 2005. The company's well-known label imprints include Arista, Columbia, Epic, J, Jive, and RCA. Key artists are:

Kelly Clarkson Alicia Keys Outkast Shakira Britney Spears

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The Beatles Coldplay Gorillaz Rolling Stones Robbie Williams

4) Warner Music Group The Warner Music Group is the fourth major record label in music sales. They accounted for 11.3% of the market in 2005. The group's well-known label imprints include Asylum, Atlantic, Lava, Reprise, Rhino, and Warner Bros. Key artists are:

Green Day Madonna Alanis Morissette My Chemical Romance Rob Thomas