ABKCO Music & RecordsWhere Music Legends Live On.3.4 out of 5
3.4 out of 5
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ABKCO Music & Records stands as one of the world's leading independent entertainment companies, boasting an iconic catalog that includes legends like Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, and Chubby Checker. Founded as the Allen & Betty Klein Company, this New York-based powerhouse manages music catalogs, produces soundtracks, and handles music publishing with impressive technical prowess—they were the first label to launch their entire catalog on hybrid SACD and continue offering high-resolution audio quality. While their extensive catalog administration and commercial placement services are impressive, the company has a controversial history, being infamous for its management contracts and lawsuits by founder Allen Klein that persisted until his death. For independent artists, ABKCO represents both the dream of quality catalog management and the cautionary tale of music industry power dynamics.
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Pros
Home to iconic music catalogs from legendary artists
Leader in high-resolution audio quality
Extensive experience in catalog management
Strong commercial placement capabilities across media platforms
Independent company with significant industry influence
First label to launch entire catalog on hybrid SACD
Cons
Controversial history regarding management contracts
Infamous for lawsuits by its founder
Power dynamics may be challenging for new independent artists
Limited information available on terms for contemporary creators
Key Features
Music catalog management
Soundtrack production
Music publishing
High-resolution audio quality
Commercial placement services
Extensive music catalog
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