43 Records

What 43 Records does

43 Records is the record label division of 43 Entertainment (stylized as Forty-Three Entertainment), a privately held, founder-led independent arts organization headquartered in Hortaleza, Madrid, Spain. Founded by Cristian "Creezy" Pintor Miño in late 2010 and previously operating as 043MG and 043 INC., the company operates a multi-disciplinary arts platform spanning three divisions: 43 Records (music production and distribution), 43 Films (audiovisual storytelling, currently under development), and 43 Pictures (visual arts). The label distributes its catalog through major digital platforms including Spotify and SoundCloud via a dedicated portal (listen.creezy.es), with recent releases including Orígenes (April 2024) and Beatcionary Vol. 1 (January 2025).

The business runs on two primary revenue streams: print-on-demand merchandise (apparel and accessories priced €16.62–€74.58) sold through its own e-commerce store at tienda.43entertainment.es, and music/audiovisual content licensing and royalties distributed via third-party digital platforms. The go-to-market is community-led, anchored by the #43GANG platform, a curated meeting point for independent artists across music, film, and visual arts with integrated mental health awareness resources. Marketing relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), a blog, and the community platform rather than paid acquisition. The company maintains GDPR and CCPA compliance, supports global print-on-demand shipping, and serves three target segments: independent artists, art enthusiasts, and mental health advocates.

The operation is small-scale (1–10 employees), unfunded by institutional capital, and entirely founder-driven, with no disclosed revenue, no third-party partnerships, no M&A activity, and no enterprise customers. Technology infrastructure is commodity (WordPress-based community, Tumblr blog), with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, no API, and no disclosed integrations. The company's differentiation rests on its multi-disciplinary artistic mission and mental health advocacy positioning rather than on technology, scale, or distribution advantages.

Name

43 Records

Legal name

43 Entertainment

Website

https://43entertainment.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

43 Records is the record label division of 43 Entertainment, a privately held, founder-led independent arts organization in Madrid, Spain. It releases music through digital platforms and sells print-on-demand merchandise to independent artists, art enthusiasts, and mental health advocates via its #43GANG community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Record Label

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (51225)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIAAAA

Record Labels (Major & Independent)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Recorded Music (Labels, Master Rights, Distribution)

SECONDARYMPACABAM

Creator Music/SFX Asset Libraries & Licensing Platforms

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/User-Generated Video & Creator Platforms

Keywords

• Independent record label
• Music production services
• Artist community platform
• Branded merchandise sales
• Mental health arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Hortaleza, Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies) and accessories (caps) through their e-commerce store tienda.43entertainment.es. Products are print-on-demand items featuring 43 Entertainment and #43GANG branding.
2. Music and Audiovisual Content Distribution: Distribution of music releases (Beatcionary Vol. 1, Orígenes) and audiovisual content through digital platforms. Artists submit work for featuring on the #43GANG community platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

43 Records is the record label division of 43 Entertainment, producing and distributing independent music releases (such as Beatcionary Vol. 1 and Orígenes) through major digital platforms. The organization also operates the #43GANG community platform supporting independent artists across music, film, and visual arts, and sells branded merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, caps) through its own print-on-demand e-commerce store, with a mission oriented toward mental health awareness through artistic expression.

Product overview

43 Records is the record label division of 43 Entertainment (stylized as Forty-Three Entertainment), a Spanish art organization headquartered in Hortaleza, Madrid. Founded in late 2010, the company operates as an independent record label and music/audiovisual production company. The product portfolio includes three main divisions: 43 Films (audiovisual storytelling, under development), 43 Pictures (visual arts), and 43 Records (music production and distribution). The company also operates #43GANG, a community platform for independent artists featuring resources and mental health support, and 43 Store, an e-commerce merchandise store. Music releases are distributed through platforms like listen.creezy.es.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• #43GANG: A community organized by 43 Entertainment that celebrates the works of independent artists from all fields, providing a platform for emerging artists to share their perspectives and connect with a wider audience.

Products and services

• 43 Records music releases Independent music production and digital distribution under the 43 Records label for artists associated with the 43 Entertainment ecosystem, released through Spotify, SoundCloud and other major streaming platforms.
• 43 Store branded merchandise Direct-to-consumer e-commerce store selling branded apparel and accessories featuring 43 Entertainment and #43GANG branding, manufactured and shipped on a print-on-demand basis globally.
• #43GANG community platform An online community platform for independent artists across music, visual arts, and film, providing galleries, mental health resources, and artist submission opportunities under the 43 Entertainment umbrella.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AWAL (Kobalt): Distribution and label services company serving independent artists. Comparable as the type of distribution partner that an indie label like 43 Records could engage with to expand streaming and sync licensing reach.

Direct peers

• Sonido Muchacho: Spanish independent record label based in Madrid. Comparable as a small Spanish indie label supporting emerging artists with a community-oriented ethos, operating at a similar scale in the same market.
• Mushroom Pillow: Spanish independent record label active since the early 2000s. Comparable as an indie label based in Spain with a roster of alternative and electronic acts, similar artist-development and catalog-distribution business model.
• Ernie Records: Spanish independent record label with a curated artist roster. Comparable as a small Spanish indie label serving emerging artists across multiple genres with similar digital distribution reliance.

Broad incumbents

• Sub Pop Records: Established independent record label from the US with a global roster. Comparable as a long-running indie label serving alternative/independent artists with merchandise and direct-to-fan community channels, though at vastly greater scale.
• Domino Recording Company: UK-based independent record label with international reach. Comparable as a longstanding indie label balancing artistic credibility with global distribution and merchandise operations, though operating at much larger scale.
• PIAS (Play It Again Sam): Belgian independent label and distribution group serving the European indie market. Comparable as an indie distribution and label services platform relevant to independent European labels seeking broader reach.

Emerging players

• UnitedMasters: Independent artist distribution and services platform. Comparable as a modern alternative distribution platform helping independent artists release music and monetize, offering a model 43 Records could leverage or compete against.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/43entertainment
• Facebookfacebook.com/fortythreerecords
• Instagraminstagram.com/43entertainment

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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