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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, and was eventually sold to PolyGram in 1989.
For sixty years, Island Records has been at the forefront of all the musical moments that mattered. One of the world’s great labels, it has become a byword for artistic integrity and innovation, staying true to its long-established independent ethos by signing mavericks and game-changers who have altered the course of music in Britain ...
Since Chris Blackwell first started Island Records in Jamaica in 1959, it has remained one of the world’s most legendary record labels and a coveted destination for new and established artists across genres. Today, Island is home to a varied roster across the US and UK.
The history and the discography of the Island Records label can conveniently be divided into three phases: The Jamaican Years, covering the label's releases from 1959 to 1966; The New Ground Years, covering 1967 to approximately 1980. The Consolidation Years, covering 1980 onwards.
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Jun 8, 2022 · Island Records founder Chris Blackwell looks back on his life in music. Blackwell grew up in Jamaica, and, as the head of Island Records, helped launch the careers of reggae stars like Bob...
Jun 9, 2022 · In a new memoir, the 84-year-old founder of Island Records reflects on helping bring the music of Bob Marley, U2 and Grace Jones to the world.
Island Records. 184,644 likes · 1,175 talking about this. For sixty years, we've been at the forefront of all the musical moments that mattered in Britain, Jamaica, America and beyond. #IslandRecords 🏝
