Anna - formed in Detroit by Anna Gordy; absorbed into Motown circa 1960
A&R: Berry Gordy,
Rhythm and blues: Barrett Strong, Joe Tex.

Talma: formed in 1960 by Berry Gordy
Male vocal group: (Smokey Robinson) and the Miracles, the Isley Brothers.
Female vocal group: Marvelettes.
Male rhythm and blues: Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder.
Female rhythm and blues: Brenda Holloway.

Motown: formed in 1960 by Berry Gordy.
Male vocal group: Four Tops, Spinners, Jackson Five.
Female vocal group: Supremes.
Male rhythm and blues: Eddie Holland, Michael Jackson.
Female rhythm and blues, Mary Wells, Diana Ross .

Tri-Phi - formed in 1961 by Harvey Fuqua; absorbed into Motown circa 1960.
Male vocal group: Spinners.

Gordy - formed 1962 by Berry Gordy.
Male vocal group: Temptations, Countors, Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers.
Female vocal group: Martha and the Vandellas.
Male rhythm and blues: Edwin Starr, David Ruffin.
Female rhythm and blues: Kim Weston.

Ric Tic - formed in 1965: absorbed into Motown.
Male rhythm and blues: Edwin Starr.

Soul - formed in 1965 by Berry Gordy.
Male vocal group: Originals.
Mixed vocal group: Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Male rhythm and blues: Junior Walker and the All Stars, Jimmy Ruffin.

V.I.P. - formed in 1965 by Berry Gordy.
Male vocal group: Elgins.

Rare Earth - formed in 1970 by Berry Gordy.
Rock: Rare Earth.
Pop rhythm and blues: R. Dean Taylor, Stoney and Meatloaf.