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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Island_RecordsIsland Records - Wikipedia

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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.

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   Island Records is a record label that represents various genres and artists, such as The Killers, Bob Marley, Bon Jovi, and more. Browse the latest albums, singles, and pre-orders from Island Records' roster and official sites.

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   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.

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   Oct 5, 2023 · Neil Storey, a former Island Records PR executive, shares his insights and stories from the label's analog era in four volumes. The first volume covers 1959-1968 and features 100 releases, memorabilia, and interviews with artists and staff.

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   Aug 24, 2017 · Watch the BBC documentary Keep On Running: 50 Years Of Island Records, which traces the label's journey from Jamaica to global success. Featuring interviews with Chris Blackwell and many artists, the film covers reggae, rock, pop and more genres.

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7. www.umgcatalog.com › labels › island-recordsIsland Records - UMe | Official Website

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   Nov 17, 2022 · Island Records is a legendary record label with a diverse roster of artists, from Bon Jovi to Shawn Mendes. Learn about its history, achievements, and current releases on its official website.

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   Is Island Records a good record label?

   • 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.

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   How did Island Records get its name?

   • Island Records was founded in Jamaica on 4 July 1959 by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall and Leslie Kong, and financed by Stanley Borden from RKO. Its name was inspired by the Harry Belafonte song "Island in the Sun". Blackwell explained in 2009: "I loved music so much, I just wanted to get into it, or be as close to it as I could."

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   Where can I watch 'keep on running' 50 years of Island Records?

   • Originally produced to coincide with the label’s 50th anniversary in 2009, the BBC’s feature length documentary Keep On Running: 50 Years Of Island Records has been uploaded to YouTube and is now available to watch online for the first time

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   Where is Island Records located?

   • In 1969, Island Records acquired a deconsecrated 17th century church building at 8-10 Basing Street, in the Ladbroke Grove area of Notting Hill in West London. The building was refurbished to create the Island Studios recording studio, while also serving as the new location for Island Records' offices.

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   Who owns Island Records?

   • Island Records operates four international divisions: Island US, Island UK, Island Australia, and Island France (known as Vertigo France until 2014). Current key people include Island US president Darcus Beese, and MD Jon Turner. Partially due to its significant legacy, Island remains one of UMG's pre-eminent record labels.

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   What happened to Island Records?

   • The recording roster of Island Records, both past and present, has been and continues to be diverse. The label continues to champion new music, a practice that was highlighted at the Island Records 50th anniversary event, at which new artists provided the entertainment. This list is probably incomplete, and some of the dates are uncertain.

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   Aug 21, 2017 · Initially aired on BBC FOUR in 2009, 'Keep On Running' tells the story of Island Records over half a century, in celebration of our 50th birthday. For more Island Life, check out some of our...

   • Video Duration: 89 min
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   • Author: Island Records UK