The Ramones were primarily signed to Sire Records for the majority of their career, releasing their first album with the label in 1976. Sire Records, founded by Seymour Stein, remained their main record label until 1989, during which they released 14 studio albums.

Initially, the band caught the attention of Sire Records after performing at CBGB in New York City. Their first album, the self-titled "Ramones," was released through Sire Records in April 1976, marking the beginning of their long-standing relationship with the label.

While Sire Records distributed their music in the United States, different labels handled international distribution. In the UK, Phonogram Records initially distributed their music, followed by Chrysalis Records. For some releases in Europe, the band's music was distributed through Philips Records.

In 1989, the Ramones switched to Chrysalis Records, releasing their eleventh studio album "Brain Drain." They later moved to Radioactive Records for their final two studio albums: "Mondo Bizarro" (1992) and "¡Adios Amigos!" (1995).

Today, most of the Ramones' catalog is managed by Rhino Records, a Warner Music Group subsidiary, which has released various compilations and remastered versions of their classic albums.

Key record labels timeline: - Sire Records (1976-1989) - Chrysalis Records (1989-1992) - Radioactive Records (1992-1995) - Rhino Records (Current catalog management)

The band's relationship with Sire Records was particularly significant, as it covered their most influential period and included iconic albums like "Ramones," "Rocket to Russia," and "Road to Ruin."

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