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Dutch record label based in Hilversum
Spinnin' Records is a Dutch
electronic music
record label
[1] founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.
[2]
[3] In September 2017,
Warner Music Group acquired Spinnin' Records for over $100 million.
[4]
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.
[5] Together with Roger de Graaf, a former employee of the specialist dance retailer Rhythm Import, van Kooten formed Spinnin' Records in 1999.
[5] In the beginning, they concentrated on the pressing of vinyl for artists.
[5]
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'.
[6]
Following the acquisition of Spinnin' by Warner Music Group, co-founder van Kooten left the company while de Graaf became the
CEO .
[7]
In October 2023 the label moved its headquarters from
Hilversum to
Amsterdam .
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[9]
Sub-labels
Artists
Awards and nominations
References
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"50 Most Important People in EDM" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved 30 October 2016 .
^ Conte, Cynthia (20 August 2012).
"Elektro Exclusive: Interview with the founders of Spinnin' Records" . Elektro Daily . Archived from
the original on 19 April 2014.
^ Sada, Riccardo (17 October 2014).
"ADE 2014, Spinnin' Records, promo e acquisizioni" (in Italian). DJ Mag Italia. Retrieved 22 November 2014 .
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"Warner buys Spinnin' Records in $100m+ deal - Music Business Worldwide" . 7 September 2017.
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c de Vries, Atze (23 April 2015).
"3voor12 - Eelko van Kooten (Spinnin'): "Alle muziek wordt gratis" " . 3voor12 (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 October 2016 .
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"R3hab and KSHMR Revealed as Artists Behind 'Strong' on Spinnin' Records: Exclusive" . Billboard . Retrieved 28 July 2017 .
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"WMG acquires Spinnin' Records" . Retrieved 9 September 2017 .
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Warner Music Benelux, Spinnin' Records, Warner Chappell Music Benelux reveal new creative space in the heart of Amsterdam ,
Warner Music , 20 October 2023, archived from
the original on 1 November 2023, retrieved 21 January 2024 , The Warner Music Group companies have all relocated from Hilversum to a central spot in the city with views of the harbour
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"Warner Music opens new creative hub in Amsterdam to house Benelux units and Spinnin' Records" . Archived from
the original on 23 October 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023 .
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"Brine Records" . Retrieved 12 November 2023 .
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"Congo Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Controversia" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"KSHMR ANNOUNCES HIS OWN DHARMA WORLDWIDE RECORD LABEL" . We Rave You . 19 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017 .
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"DOORN Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Sam Feldt speaks on debut of new Heartfeldt Records imprint amid coronavirus crisis" . Dancing Astronaut . 20 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020 .
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"Hysteria" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"KRYDER'S IMPRINT SOSUMI SAYS GOODBYE WITH THE 100TH RELEASE" . The Groove Cartel . 1 April 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2018 .
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"Maxximize Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ White, Nick (30 May 2020).
"Robin Schulz Launches New Label Mentalo Music Alongside New Single" . EDM Sauce . Retrieved 19 July 2020 .
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"Musical Freedom" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"AFTR:HRS" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Night Service Only" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"OZ Records" . Retrieved 4 July 2020 .
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"OneHundred" . Retrieved 16 August 2023 .
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"Sink or Swim" . Retrieved 31 October 2020 .
^ Torà, Pol (12 June 2020).
"Timmy Trumpet officially presents brand new label 'SINPHONY' " . We Rave You . Retrieved 19 July 2020 .
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"SOURCE" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Spinnin' Compilations" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Spinnin' Copyright Free Music" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Spinnin' Deep" . Retrieved 8 December 2021 .
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"Spinnin' NEXT" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Spinnin' Records Launches New Subscription Model Titled "Spinnin' Premium" " . Your EDM. 25 October 2015.
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"Spinnin' Records Launches Asia-Centric Label: Exclusive" . Billboard . 19 November 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020 .
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"Spinnin' Talent Pool" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"SPRS" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ White, Nick (2 March 2020).
"Chocolate Puma Launches It's [sic ] Tonco Tone Label With A 'Megablast' " . EDM Sauce . Retrieved 10 April 2020 .
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"Heldeep Records" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"HEXAGON" . Retrieved 31 October 2020 .
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"Made In NL" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
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"Skink" . Retrieved 31 October 2020 .
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"Wall Recordings" . Retrieved 25 June 2020 .
^ Magnetic.
"IDMA 2019 Nominees, SHAQ "Becoming Diesel" WMC Conversation Announced" . Magnetic Magazine .
Archived from the original on 30 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019 .
^ Bhagtani, Lakshay (1 April 2020).
"IDMA 2020 winners announced: Avicii's 'Tim' named as the best album" .
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