Spinnin' Records
{{short description|Dutch record label based in Hilversum}}
{{Redirect|Spinnin||Spin (disambiguation)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox record label
| bgcolor = #000000
| name = {{color|white|Spinnin' Records}}
| image_name = File:Spinnin' Records logo.svg
| image_size = 200px
| parent = Warner Music Group
| distributor = Atlantic Records Group
| founded = {{Start date|1999}}
| founder = {{hlist|Eelko van Kooten|Roger de Graaf}}
| genre = {{hlist|EDM}}
| country = Netherlands
| location = Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
| url = {{Official website|https://spinninrecords.com}}
}}
Spinnin' Records is a Dutch electronic music record label{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-most-important-people-in-edm-20140317/eelko-van-kooten-and-roger-de-graaf-spinnin-records-19691231|title=50 Most Important People in EDM|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=30 October 2016}} founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.{{cite web|url=http://www.elektrodaily.com/news/2012/08/elektro-exclusive-interview-with-the-founders-of-spinnin%E2%80%99-records/|title=Elektro Exclusive: Interview with the founders of Spinnin' Records|first=Cynthia|last=Conte|date=20 August 2012|work=Elektro Daily|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419162802/http://www.elektrodaily.com/news/2012/08/elektro-exclusive-interview-with-the-founders-of-spinnin%E2%80%99-records/|archive-date=19 April 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.djmagitalia.com/ade-2014-spinnin-records-promo-acquisizioni|title=ADE 2014, Spinnin' Records, promo e acquisizioni|first=Riccardo|last=Sada|date=17 October 2014|publisher=DJ Mag Italia|language=it|access-date=22 November 2014}} In September 2017, Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-buys-spinnin-records-100m-deal|title=Warner buys Spinnin' Records in $100m+ deal - Music Business Worldwide|date=7 September 2017}}
Background
Van Kooten is the son of former Dutch radio DJ and businessman Willem van Kooten, and initially worked in the publishing business of his father.{{Cite news|url=http://3voor12.vpro.nl/nieuws/2015/april/Eelko-van-Kooten--Spinnin-----Alle-muziek-wordt-gratis-.html|title=3voor12 - Eelko van Kooten (Spinnin'): "Alle muziek wordt gratis"|last=de Vries|first=Atze|date=23 April 2015|newspaper=3voor12|language=nl-NL|access-date=30 October 2016}} Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999. In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.
Spinnin' Records hosts 25 active sub-labels alongside their main imprint; the majority linked to a specific artist. The label provides A&R, management, publishing and (digital) marketing for artists they have under contract. The label used to promote songs without naming the artists in order to 'create a buzz'.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6760802/kshmr-r3hab-behind-strong-spinnin-records|title=R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|access-date=28 July 2017}}
Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the CEO.{{Cite news|url=https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/wmg-acquires-spinnin-records/069715|title=WMG acquires Spinnin' Records|access-date=9 September 2017}}
In October 2023 the label moved its headquarters from Hilversum to Amsterdam.{{Citation|url=https://www.wmg.com/news/warner-music-benelux-spinnin-records-warner-chappell-music-benelux-reveal-new-creative-space-in-the-heart-of-amsterdam|title=Warner Music Benelux, Spinnin' Records, Warner Chappell Music Benelux reveal new creative space in the heart of Amsterdam|date=20 October 2023|publisher=Warner Music|access-date=21 January 2024|quote=The Warner Music Group companies have all relocated from Hilversum to a central spot in the city with views of the harbour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101012553/https://www.wmg.com/news/warner-music-benelux-spinnin-records-warner-chappell-music-benelux-reveal-new-creative-space-in-the-heart-of-amsterdam|archive-date=1 November 2023}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-opens-new-creative-hub-in-amsterdam-to-house-benelux-units-and-spinnin-records/|title=Warner Music opens new creative hub in Amsterdam to house Benelux units and Spinnin' Records|access-date=21 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023211944/https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-opens-new-creative-hub-in-amsterdam-to-house-benelux-units-and-spinnin-records/|archive-date=23 October 2023}}
Sub-labels
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- Brine Records (run by Pickle){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=brine-records|title=Brine Records|language=en|access-date=12 November 2023}}
- Congo Records (run by Lincoln Jesser){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=congo-records|title=Congo Records|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Controversia (run by Alok){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=controversia|title=Controversia|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Dharma Worldwide (run by Kshmr){{Cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2017/07/kshmr-announces-dharma-worldwide-record-label/|title=KSHMR ANNOUNCES HIS OWN DHARMA WORLDWIDE RECORD LABEL|date=19 June 2017|website=We Rave You|access-date=20 June 2017}}
- Doorn Records (run by Sander van Doorn){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=doorn-records|title=DOORN Records|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Heartfeldt Records (run by Sam Feldt){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/03/sam-feldt-speaks-on-debut-of-new-heartfeldt-records-imprint-amid-coronavirus-crisis/ |title=Sam Feldt speaks on debut of new Heartfeldt Records imprint amid coronavirus crisis |date=20 March 2020 |website=Dancing Astronaut |language=en-US |access-date=10 April 2020}}
- Hysteria (run by Bingo Players){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=hysteria|title=Hysteria|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Kryteria Records (run by Kryder){{Cite web|url=https://thegroovecartel.com/2018/04/01/kryder-sosumi-ends-close/|title=KRYDER'S IMPRINT SOSUMI SAYS GOODBYE WITH THE 100TH RELEASE|date=1 April 2018|website=The Groove Cartel|access-date=1 April 2018}}
- Maxximize Records (run by Blasterjaxx){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=maxximize-records|title=Maxximize Records|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Mentalo Music (run by Robin Schulz){{Cite web |last=White |first=Nick |date=30 May 2020 |title=Robin Schulz Launches New Label Mentalo Music Alongside New Single |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2020/05/30/robin-schulz-mentalo-music/ |access-date=19 July 2020 |website=EDM Sauce |language=en-US}}
- Musical Freedom (run by Tiësto){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=musical-freedom|title=Musical Freedom|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Aftr:Hrs{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=aftr-hrs|title=AFTR:HRS|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Night Service Only (run by Cid){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=night-service-only |title=Night Service Only|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Oz Records (run by Ummet Ozcan){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=oz-records|title=OZ Records|language=en|access-date=4 July 2020}}
- OneHundred (run by Hedegaard){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=onehundred|title=OneHundred|language=en|access-date=16 August 2023}}
- Sink or Swim (run by Guz){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=sink-or-swim|title=Sink or Swim|language=en|access-date=31 October 2020}}
- Sinphony (run by Timmy Trumpet){{Cite web |last=Torà |first=Pol |date=12 June 2020 |title=Timmy Trumpet officially presents brand new label 'SINPHONY' |url=https://weraveyou.com/2020/06/timmy-trumpet-officially-presents-brand-new-label-sinphony/ |access-date=19 July 2020 |website=We Rave You |language=en-US}}
- Source{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=source|title=SOURCE|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Spinnin' Compilations{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=spinnin-compilations |title=Spinnin' Compilations |language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Spinnin' Create (previously named Spinnin' Copyright Free Music){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=spinnin-copyright-free-music|title=Spinnin' Copyright Free Music|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Spinnin' Deep{{Cite web |title=Spinnin' Deep |url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=spinnin-deep |access-date=8 December 2021 |language=en}}
- Spinnin' NEXT{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=spinnin-next|title=Spinnin' NEXT |language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Spinnin' Premium{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/25/spinnin-records-launches-new-subscription-model-titled-spinnin-premium|title=Spinnin' Records Launches New Subscription Model Titled "Spinnin' Premium"|date=25 October 2015|publisher=Your EDM}}
- Spinnin' Records Asia{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8544106/spinnin-records-asia-interview |title=Spinnin' Records Launches Asia-Centric Label: Exclusive |date=19 November 2019 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=10 April 2020}}
- Spinnin' Talent Pool{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=spinnin-talent-pool|title=Spinnin' Talent Pool|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- SPRS{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=sprs |title=SPRS |language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Tonco Tone (run by Chocolate Puma){{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2020/03/02/chocolate-puma-launches-its-tonco-tone-label-with-a-megablast/ |title=Chocolate Puma Launches {{sic|I|t's|nolink=y}} Tonco Tone Label With A 'Megablast' |last=White |first=Nick |date=2 March 2020 |website=EDM Sauce |language=en-US |access-date=10 April 2020}}
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= Former sublabels =
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- Barong Family (run by Yellow Claw) (now independent)
- Fly Eye Records (run by Calvin Harris) (now defunct)
- Heldeep Records (run by Oliver Heldens){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=heldeep-records|title=Heldeep Records|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}} (now independent)
- Hexagon (run by Don Diablo){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=hexagon|title=HEXAGON|language=en|access-date=31 October 2020}} (now independent)
- Made In NL{{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=made-in-nl|title=Made In NL|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
- Protocol Recordings (run by Nicky Romero) (now independent){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=protocol-recordings|title=Protocol Recordings|language=en|access-date=15 September 2024}}
- Skink (run by Showtek){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases?label=skink|title=Skink|language=en|access-date=31 October 2020}} (moved to Armada Music, now independent under the 2Dutch Music Group)
- Smash The House (run by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike) (now independent, later moved to Sony Music)
- Wall Recordings (run by Afrojack, moved to Universal Music Group){{Cite web|url=https://spinninrecords.com/releases/?label=wall-recordings|title=Wall Recordings|language=en|access-date=25 June 2020}}
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Artists
{{Main|List of Spinnin' Records artists}}
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable" |
| Year
! Organization ! Recipient(s) ! Category ! Result ! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
|---|
| 2019
| rowspan="2"| International Dance Music Awards | rowspan="2"| Spinnin' Records | rowspan="2"| Best Label | {{nom}} |
| 2020
| {{won}} |
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|https://spinninrecords.com}}
- {{Discogs label|2178-Spinnin-Records|Spinnin' Records}}
- [https://open.spotify.com/user/spinninrecordsofficial Spinnin' Records on Spotify]
- [https://music.apple.com/nl/curator/spinnin-records/1051929821 Spinnin' Records on Apple Music]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20161031024709/http://www.dancefair.tv/tv-episode/interview-with-spinnin-records-ceo-eelko-van-kooten/ Interview with Eelko van Kooten]
{{Warner Music Group}}
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Category:Electronic music record labels
Category:Record labels established in 1999
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