XL Recordings is an english independent record label that was founded in 1989 and is owned by Richard Russel.
It releases an average of 6 albums a year.
The types of artist the producer Richard Russel want to work with are original and inventive.
In 1997, the third album by The Prodigy 'The Fat of the Land' entered the British and American charts at number one and went on to be number one in 26 countries.
Adele won the awards for Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards and Radiohead also won a Grammy for Best Alternative Album for 'In Rainbows' as well as Best Boxed or Special Edition Album.
Sales of Adele's album '21' helped increase XL Recordings' bank balance from £3million to £32million in the space of 12 months.
Good clear research, now, make sure that you learn the statistics and the ethos of the label. It will help you to show you understand the distinction between a global producer of music and a successful independent record label when it comes to size and structure of the business.
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