550 Music

550 Music (originally known as Sony 550 Music) was a unit of Sony Music Entertainment, which operated through Sony Music's Epic Records division while in activity.[1] Launched in 1992, the "550" name was inspired by the address of the Sony building, located at 550 Madison Avenue in New York. The label was folded in 2000 by Epic Records, it was part of the restructuring when Tommy Mottola was leaving Sony Music.

550 Music
Parent companySony Music Entertainment
Founded1992
Defunct2000 (2000)
StatusDefunct
Distributor(s)Epic Records (in the US)
GenreVarious
Country of originUS
LocationNew York, NY
Official websiteepicrecords.com

Artists on label

See also

  • List of record labels

References

  1. "Can 550 Music deliver on its rock promise?". Billboard. September 4, 1999. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  2. Janci, Jenelle (July 19, 2018). "Fuel frontman Brett Scallions reminisces on the band's local roots before Rock at the Park". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 21 February 2020.



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