independent label

collocation in English

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independent
adjective
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/us
/ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, ...
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label
noun[C]
uk
/ˈleɪ.bəl/us
/ˈleɪ.bəl/
a piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is ...
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(Definition ofindependentandlabelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They record under their ownindependentlabel.
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The first was released on anindependentlabelat the start of 1989.
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The album did reasonably well considering it was released on anindependentlabel.
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The label started as a management company with 1208 and developed into anindependentlabel.
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The major label has no control over theindependentlabel, simply an agreement to distribute its product.
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Similarly, others may becomeindependentlabelacts after having already experienced recording on a major label.
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Many episodes feature at least one song from a band that is either unsigned or with anindependentlabel, usually played during an action scene.
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It was released on a smallindependentlabelin both 12 vinyl and cassette tape formats.
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They are released under herindependentlabel.
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Unlike their first album, their second has been released on their ownindependentlabel.
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On occasion, established artists, once their record contract has finished, move to anindependentlabel.
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The two members have garnered a notable amount of regional success since their formation and partnering withindependentlabel.
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Though they started on anindependentlabel, each album sold more copies than the previous one, with their last recording selling in the millions.
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A successfulindependentlabelwith a strong musical reputation can be very appealing to a major label.
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The album sold over 14 million copies worldwide, setting a record for most albums sold on anindependentlabel.
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It was his first album in four years as well as being his first album on anindependentlabel.
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It was the firstindependentlabelto do so.
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In 1986, they released their first eponymous album on their ownindependentlabel.
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During the first four years of their career, they were on anindependentlabel.
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The album was released on anindependentlabel, and leaned towards a more artistic and adventurous direction than their previous rock releases.
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