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Asylum Records
Current logo since 2004
Parent companyWarner Music Group
Founded1971; 53 years ago (1971)
FounderDavid Geffen
Elliot Roberts
Distributor(s)
  • Atlantic Records Group
  • (United States/United Kingdom)
  • Warner Music Group
  • (International)
  • Elektra Records
  • (Back Catalog)
  • Rhino Entertainment Company
  • (Re-issues)
GenreVarious[a]
Country of originUnited States
Official websiteasylumrecords.com

Asylum Records is an American record label, founded in 1971 by David Geffen and partner Elliot Roberts. It was taken over by Warner Communications (now the Warner Music Group) in 1972, and later merged with Elektra Records to become Elektra/Asylum Records.

After previous incarnations, it is geared primarily towards hip-hop, along with rock and alternative metal. It is owned and distributed by Warner Music Group.
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