7 Major Record Labels & Some Of Their Notable Acts - Music Industry How To Universal Music Group now controls around 40% of music sales. Yes, 40% of all music sales. Universal Music Group owns many massive labels that you'll almost certainly know. A&M, Capitol, Cash Mondy, Decca, Def Jam, Interscope, Island, Mercury, Motown, Republic and many more. They distribute hundreds of independent labels as well.