The Dutch East India Company, called the Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie or VOC in Dutch, was a company whose main purpose was trade, exploration, and colonization throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. It was created in 1602 and lasted until 1800. It is considered to be one of the first and most successful international corporations. Dutch East India Trading was primarily a distributor and importer of other labels, but they also ran an in-house label for domestic release of selected Peel Sessions titles and other material. The distribution of the Peel Sessions started in January 1991. DEI went bankrupt sometime around 2000. Note: To be used for the label entry only. To spread risk evenly and to regulate the trade with Asia, the Dutch established a company: the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Within a few years, it had bases throughout Asia. Founded in 1602, the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie or VOC) flourished and survived for two