Use this entry for releases with the "Sony BMG Music Entertainment" logo and for releases that credit "Sony BMG Music Entertainment" for company roles like Copyright or Distributed By. Sony BMG Music Entertainment was an American multinational record company active under this name between 2004 and 2009. It was the result of a 50/50 joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Bertelsmann Music Group (part of Bertelsmann AG), which was completed on August 5, 2004. It was one of the four major labels. In August 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's 50% stake in the company. via Discogs →