Draft:Absolute Label Services
Comment: Everything is good except the showing of notability. Consider adding anything that shows it, then I or another editor can possibly accept this draft. HazelAlbertSheriff (talk) 18:20, 3 April 2026 (UTC) Comment: This is def better but it still seems like routine coverage. AllWeKnowOfHeaven (talk) 18:25, 4 February 2026 (UTC) Comment: Doesn't meet WP:GNG. Nearly all references are from one source. – Quinn ΘΔ 16:34, 8 January 2026 (UTC) Absolute Label Services is a United Kingdom-based independent music company providing label services and distribution for artists and record labels. Founded in 1998 by Henry Semmence, the company operates across digital and physical distribution, marketing, and neighbouring rights services within the independent music sector.
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Comment: Everything is good except the showing of notability. Consider adding anything that shows it, then I or another editor can possibly accept this draft. HazelAlbertSheriff (talk) 18:20, 3 April 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: This is def better but it still seems like routine coverage. AllWeKnowOfHeaven (talk) 18:25, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Doesn't meet WP:GNG. Nearly all references are from one source. – Quinn ΘΔ 16:34, 8 January 2026 (UTC)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music industry |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Absolute Label Services is a United Kingdom-based independent music company providing label services and distribution for artists and record labels. Founded in 1998 by Henry Semmence, the company operates across digital and physical distribution, marketing, and neighbouring rights services within the independent music sector.
History
[edit]Absolute Label Services was founded in 1998 by Henry Semmence as Absolute Marketing & Distribution. In 2015, the company rebranded as Absolute Label Services as part of an expansion of its label services offering.[1]
In February 2022, the company was acquired by Swiss music technology firm Utopia Music as part of its expansion into label services.[2][3]
In July 2023, Utopia Music sold Absolute Label Services back to its original directors following a restructuring of the company’s business operations.[4][5]
Clients and partnerships
[edit]Absolute Label Services has worked with independent record labels, catalogue owners and artists across multiple genres. The company has provided label services support for releases involving artists including Steps, McFly, Jake Shears, Alphabeat and Sea Power.[6]
Absolute Label Services has also entered into catalogue agreements with independent rights holders including Cherry Red Records as part of wider industry catalogue divestment processes.[7]
Technology
[edit]Absolute Label Services operates a business management platform known as Anthology. The platform provides tools for release management, analytics, reporting and rights administration for independent labels and artists.[8]
The platform was launched as part of the company’s broader investment in technology infrastructure supporting independent music companies.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Absolute Marketing & Distribution rebrands as Absolute Label Services". Record of the Day. 8 April 2015.
- ^ "Utopia Music's latest acquisition is Absolute Label Services". Music Week. 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Utopia acquires the UK's Absolute Label Services". Music Business Worldwide. 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Utopia Music sells Absolute Label Services back to original owners". Billboard. 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Absolute Label Services sold back to its founders after Utopia exit". Digital Music News. 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Absolute Label Services company profile". Music Business Worldwide.
- ^ "Absolute does worldwide deal with Cherry Red for Warner divested catalogues". Independent Music Insider.
- ^ "Absolute Label Services launches Anthology business management portal". Music Ally. 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Absolute Label Services launches Anthology business management portal featuring AI-powered tools". Music Business Worldwide. 2025.
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