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Spinnin' Records

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Spinnin' Records
Parent companyWarner Music Group
Founded1999 (1999)
Founder
  • Eelko van Kooten
  • Roger de Graaf
Distributor(s)Atlantic Records Group
Genre
Country of originNetherlands
LocationAmsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Official websiteOfficial website

Spinnin' Records is a Dutch electronic music record label[1] founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.[2][3] In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.[4]

Background

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Van Kooten is the son of former Dutch radio DJ and businessman Willem van Kooten, and initially worked in the publishing business of his father.[5] Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999.[5] In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.[5]

Spinnin' Records hosts 25 active sub-labels alongside their main imprint; the majority linked to a specific artist. The label provides A&R, management, publishing and (digital) marketing for artists they have under contract. The label used to promote songs without naming the artists in order to 'create a buzz'.[6]

Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the CEO.[7]

In October 2023 the label moved its headquarters from Hilversum to Amsterdam.[8][9]

Sub-labels

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Former sublabels

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Artists

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Awards and nominations

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Year Organization Recipient(s) Category Result Ref.
2019 International Dance Music Awards Spinnin' Records Best Label Nominated [43]
2020 Won [44]

References

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  1. ^ "50 Most Important People in EDM". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. ^ Conte, Cynthia (20 August 2012). "Elektro Exclusive: Interview with the founders of Spinnin' Records". Elektro Daily. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014.
  3. ^ Sada, Riccardo (17 October 2014). "ADE 2014, Spinnin' Records, promo e acquisizioni" (in Italian). DJ Mag Italia. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Warner buys Spinnin' Records in $100m+ deal - Music Business Worldwide". 7 September 2017.
  5. ^ a b c de Vries, Atze (23 April 2015). "3voor12 - Eelko van Kooten (Spinnin'): "Alle muziek wordt gratis"". 3voor12 (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  6. ^ "R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  7. ^ "WMG acquires Spinnin' Records". Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  8. ^ Warner Music Benelux, Spinnin' Records, Warner Chappell Music Benelux reveal new creative space in the heart of Amsterdam, Warner Music, 20 October 2023, archived from the original on 1 November 2023, retrieved 21 January 2024, The Warner Music Group companies have all relocated from Hilversum to a central spot in the city with views of the harbour
  9. ^ "Warner Music opens new creative hub in Amsterdam to house Benelux units and Spinnin' Records". Archived from the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Brine Records". Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Congo Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Controversia". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  13. ^ "KSHMR ANNOUNCES HIS OWN DHARMA WORLDWIDE RECORD LABEL". We Rave You. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  14. ^ "DOORN Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Sam Feldt speaks on debut of new Heartfeldt Records imprint amid coronavirus crisis". Dancing Astronaut. 20 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Hysteria". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  17. ^ "KRYDER'S IMPRINT SOSUMI SAYS GOODBYE WITH THE 100TH RELEASE". The Groove Cartel. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  18. ^ "Maxximize Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  19. ^ White, Nick (30 May 2020). "Robin Schulz Launches New Label Mentalo Music Alongside New Single". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  20. ^ "Musical Freedom". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  21. ^ "AFTR:HRS". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  22. ^ "Night Service Only". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  23. ^ "OZ Records". Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  24. ^ "OneHundred". Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  25. ^ "Sink or Swim". Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  26. ^ Torà, Pol (12 June 2020). "Timmy Trumpet officially presents brand new label 'SINPHONY'". We Rave You. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  27. ^ "SOURCE". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  28. ^ "Spinnin' Compilations". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  29. ^ "Spinnin' Copyright Free Music". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  30. ^ "Spinnin' Deep". Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  31. ^ "Spinnin' NEXT". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  32. ^ "Spinnin' Records Launches New Subscription Model Titled "Spinnin' Premium"". Your EDM. 25 October 2015.
  33. ^ "Spinnin' Records Launches Asia-Centric Label: Exclusive". Billboard. 19 November 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  34. ^ "Spinnin' Talent Pool". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  35. ^ "SPRS". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  36. ^ White, Nick (2 March 2020). "Chocolate Puma Launches It's [sic] Tonco Tone Label With A 'Megablast'". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  37. ^ "Heldeep Records". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  38. ^ "HEXAGON". Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  39. ^ "Made In NL". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  40. ^ "Protocol Recordings". Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  41. ^ "Skink". Retrieved 31 October 2020.
  42. ^ "Wall Recordings". Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  43. ^ Magnetic. "IDMA 2019 Nominees, SHAQ "Becoming Diesel" WMC Conversation Announced". Magnetic Magazine. Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  44. ^ Bhagtani, Lakshay (1 April 2020). "IDMA 2020 winners announced: Avicii's 'Tim' named as the best album".
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