A major record label is a company that produces and distributes music. ARISTA, MCA, and RCA are all major record labels. ARISTA is a record label founded in 1974 by Clive Davis and is now owned by Sony Music Entertainment. MCA was founded in 1924 and is now owned by Universal Music Group. RCA was founded in 1919 and is now owned by Sony Music Entertainment. All three of these major record labels have had a significant impact on the music industry.