The Ramones were primarily signed to Sire Records for most of their career, starting with their groundbreaking self-titled debut album in 1976. The band remained with Sire Records until 1989, releasing a total of 14 studio albums through the label.

During their early days in 1975, they briefly recorded with Marty Thau's Red Star Records, though these recordings were never officially released during the band's active years. After their long stint with Sire, the Ramones moved to Radioactive Records, where they released their final studio album, "¡Adios Amigos!" in 1995.

Several notable compilations and live albums were released through other labels after the band's breakup, including:

- Chrysalis Records
- Rhino Records
- Warner Bros. Records

Their relationship with Sire Records proved to be their most significant and productive partnership, spanning nearly their entire career. During this period, they released iconic albums like:

- "Ramones" (1976)
- "Leave Home" (1977)
- "Rocket to Russia" (1977)
- "Road to Ruin" (1978)
- "End of the Century" (1980)

Sire Records, under the leadership of Seymour Stein, played a crucial role in bringing punk rock to mainstream audiences through their support of the Ramones. The label was distributed by Warner Bros. Records, which helped provide wider distribution for the band's music throughout their career.

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