Recording distributors

This page is a place to gather information on distributors. It can be used as a reference as needed.

Major distributors in the US are:

• Capitol Entertainment / CEMA - for EMI
• Universal (formerly Polygram)
• Sony BMG Music
• Warner Classics

The definition of "major" is a multi-national conglomerate with direct control of its product distribution.

Important independent distributors in the US are:

• Allegro Imports
• City Hall Records
• Forte Distribution
• Harmonia Mundi USA
• Entertainment One Distribution
• Naxos USA
• Premiere
• Qualiton Imports
• Uncommonly Classical

These are the distributors with web sites.

Distributors in other countries who are online:

Please see the information in the EM FAQ labels listing. For the present time, the distribution links there are as comprehensive as we are able to provide.

And the beginning of a listing for those not online:

• Adagio
  1 rue de la Gare
  54450 BLAMONT
  Tel/Fax: 33 3 83 42 39 73
  adagio@claranet.fr

It is also my intention to compile information for other countries, although it is less readily available to me. If you can help, please do so. At the present time, this information is not especially helpful, but it is a start.

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