Epic Records(a division of Sony Music Entertainment; holding company, not a release label) (in 1991), Sony BMG Music Entertainment(Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991), Sony Music Entertainment(NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1991) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc.(company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1991)