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Island Records is a record label that features various artists and genres, from pop to hip hop to rock. Browse the latest albums, EPs, and singles from artists like Jessie Reyez, Bon Jovi, Sabrina Carpenter, and more.
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Island Records is a Jamaican multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It was founded in 1959 by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall, and Leslie Kong in Jamaica, [1] and was eventually sold to PolyGram in 1989.
Learn how Island Records, founded by Chris Blackwell in 1959, became a pioneer of artistic integrity and innovation in music. Discover the stories of its iconic artists, from ska to rock to reggae, and its subsidiaries and imprints.
Island Records is a global music label with a rich history and diverse roster. Founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica in 1959, it has launched and nurtured artists such as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, Mumford & Sons, Shawn Mendes and more.
Nov 17, 2022 · Island Records, which celebrates its 56th anniversary in 2015, maintains its position as one of the world’s legendary record labels, a coveted destination for new and established artists of every description.
Aug 21, 2017 · Keep On Running: 50 Years Of Island Records. "In 1959, one man's passion for Jamaica and its music gave birth to the most diverse and influential independent record label in history." ...more....
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Island Records was founded in Jamaica in 1959 by Chris Blackwell and Graeme Goodall. Until Blackwell sold the label to PolyGram in 1989, Island was the largest indie record label in history.
