Asylum Records
Asylum Records is an American record label, founded in 1971 by David Geffen and partner Elliot Roberts. It was taken over by Warner Communications (now the Warner Music Group) in 1972, and later merged with Elektra Records to become Elektra/Asylum Records.
Asylum Records
1971
- Atlantic Records Group
- (United States/United Kingdom)
- Warner Music Group
- (International)
- Elektra Records
- (Back Catalog)
- Rhino Entertainment Company
- (Re-issues)
Various[a]
United States
After previous incarnations, it is geared primarily towards hip-hop, along with rock and alternative metal. It is owned and distributed by Warner Music Group.