Third Man Records

Third Man Records is an eclectic, vinyl-focused independent record label known for building a wider creative infrastructure around recorded music. Founded and owned by Jack White, Ben Blackwell, and Ben Swank, the company has developed a public-facing identity tied to physical formats and in-house production, alongside activities that extend beyond a conventional label model.

The label operates out of three locations: Nashville, Detroit, and Soho in London. Across these sites, Third Man Records runs multiple entities that broaden its scope, including live music venues, a vinyl pressing plant, a film studio and dark room, a guitar pedal and gear company, a mastering studio, a vinyl subscription service, and a publishing arm. This network reflects a hands-on approach to releasing and presenting music, with vinyl at the center of its operations.

Third Man Records’ catalog is often associated with projects connected to Jack White, including The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather. Alongside those well-known acts, the label also releases music by artists such as Natalie Bergman, Snõõper, Hotline TNT, Gina Birch, Die Spitz, The Belair Lip Bombs, Stef Detour, and Dust Include, illustrating a roster that spans different styles while remaining anchored in an independent, artist-driven context.

In addition to recording and releasing music, Third Man Records has emphasized spaces and services that support performance, production, and archival work, integrating retail, studio, and venue functions into its operations. Its multi-site presence in the United States and the United Kingdom, combined with its vinyl-centered focus and expanded set of creative businesses, has made it distinct among modern independent labels.