Wind-up Records

Wind-up Records
Wind-up Records
Parent company	Concord (until 2026); BMG Rights Management (since 2026)
Founded	1997
Founder	Alan Meltzer; Diana Meltzer;
Defunct	2016
Distributors	BMG (1997–2004); Sony BMG (2004–2008); Warner Music (2004–2011; Canada only); Sony Music (2008–2009); EMI (2009–2012); Universal Music Group (2012–2016); Craft Recordings (reissues);
Genre	Rock; metal; various;
Country of origin	U.S.
Location	New York City
Official website	winduprecords.com

Wind-up Records, LLC (legally known as Wind-up Entertainment Inc. until 2004) was an American record label founded by Alan and Diana Meltzer in 1997. It was based in New York City and was distributed by BMG Distribution. Wind-up's best-selling artists worldwide were Creed and Evanescence.