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7 unusual facts about Island Records


Addictions: Volume 1

Addictions: Volume 1 is an album featuring Robert Palmer's best-known songs, released in 1989 by Island Records.

Blue in Heaven

Their follow-up, Explicit Material (1986), saw them team up with Island Records chief Chris Blackwell and Eric Thorngren.

Chrysalis Music

In 1968, they made a deal with Island Records and very soon Chrysalis Records, an amalgam of Wright's first name and Ellis' last name, was founded.

Jah Lloyd

He then recorded with Lee "Scratch" Perry, who decided to rename the deejay Jah Lion, the fruits of their association released on the Colombia Colly album in 1976 on Island Records.

Looking Through You

Looking Through You is the debut album by British pop band The Yeah You's, released by Island Records on 28 September 2009.

Mobile marketing

In Europe the first cross-carrier SMS shortcode campaign was run by Txtbomb in 2001 for an Island Records release, In North America it was the Labatt Brewing Company in 2002.

Vodou Adjae

It is distributed in the United States and Canada by Mango, a division of Island Records.


Arrow Through the Heart

As preparation for that never-to-be album (which would have been released by Island Records), Andy and two of his Bee Gee brothers, Barry and Maurice, recorded demos of the four songs, one of which was "Man on Fire", the latter would ultimately be released on Andy Gibb's 1991 self-titled album.

At This Velocity

"At This Velocity" is the second single from A City by the Light Divided, Thursday's second and final release on Island Records.

Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Brokedown Palace: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for the film Brokedown Palace, released by Island Records on August 10, 1999 (see 1999 in music).

C. C. Adcock

Adcock has recorded two solo albums: the self-titled C. C. Adcock (produced by Tarka Cordell), issued in 1994 on the Island label, mixed at Chris Blackwell's Compass Point Studios by Terry Manning, and reissued in 2000 on the Evangeline label under the title House Rocker; and Lafayette Marquis, issued in 2004 on the Yep Roc label.

Adcock was first signed to Island Records at the age of 22 by noted record producer and A&R man Denny Cordell.

Charly B

This was a very important introduction for the artist, as the British producer (a friend of Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records), has discovered many talented performers, among them most recently the reggae singer Alborosie and The Jolly Boys.

Counting 5-4-3-2-1

"Counting 5-4-3-2-1" is the first single from A City by the Light Divided, Thursday's second and final release on Island Records.

Don Yute

He then went on to record "African Thing" with Prezident Brown (released on Island/Mango), the success of which led him to work with producers such as Bobby "Digital" (Funny, Funny), Donovan Germain (All That Glitters), Steely and Clevie (Hard Core), as well as Grammy award winning prducer Jim Jonsin(who has worked on songs such as Space Bound, by Eminem and Lollipop by Lil' Wayne).

Fly Me Courageous

Fly Me Courageous is the fourth studio album by the Hard Rock/Southern Rock band Drivin' N' Cryin', released on January 8, 1991 by Island Records.

Gerry Owens

After spending some time in London and playing in a series of bands, he returned to Dublin to form Skindive, who were quickly signed by Chris Blackwell (founder of Island Records) to his Palm Pictures label.

Goldeneye Hotel and Resort

It is owned by Chris Blackwell, a philanthropist and entertainment entrepreneur who founded Island Records, Palm Pictures and Island Outpost, a company that owns and operates his boutique hotels.

Jackson Analogue

After receiving plays on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, XFM and many specialist shows the record labels come knocking and after their first sell out gig at Ryde Castle on the Isle of Wight, and after much bidding the band sign with Island Records.

Lester Mendez

He is currently working with Jessie Malakouti, Young Love and they have recorded two songs "Shine" and "Like That" (Island Records).

Lynn Goldsmith

During that time, Goldsmith also wrote songs and performed as Will Powers, and was signed to Island Records.

Marshall Blonstein

He has also held positions at Island, Ode, ABC and Epic Records, and been associated with some of the most prominent artists in popular music.

Music for a New Society

Music for a New Society is a studio album by John Cale, released in September 1982 by ZE Records and Island Records.

Roots to the Bone

Roots to the Bone was issued in 1995 by Island Records as a reissue of Rico Rodriguez' most important album, Man from Wareika, (minus two tracks: Rasta and Gunga Din) with some 12" sides from the late 1970s.

Sampler album

Amongst the most well regarded, and subsequently collectable, were those from Island Records, CBS, Decca Records, Liberty Records, Vertigo Records and Harvest Records.

' The 1969 Warner/Reprise Songbook (first of the long-standing Warner/Reprise Loss Leaders series), and Island Records' You Can All Join In were the first samplers issued in the UK and Europe at a discount price, setting the standard for those to follow.

Sue Records

Murray initially released his records in the UK through Decca's London Records but switched to a licensing deal with Island Records in 1964.

U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky

The concert was almost cancelled because of the inclement weather, but the band had invested in the filming with Island Records and concert promoter Barry Fey and wished to proceed with the gig.

Umar Bin Hassan

In the mid-1990s, he recorded a solo album titled Be-Bop or be Dead on Bill Laswell's Axiom Records through Island/PolyGram Records

Vertigo 2005: Live from Chicago

The film was released as a DVD later in the year (see 2005 in music) on 14 November by Island Records in most parts of the world and was released in the United States a day later by Interscope Records.


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Drivin N Cryin

That same year the band left Island Records and found a new home at Geffen Records.

Go Bang!

The band was under considerable pressure from Island Records to produce a hit from this album and British hitmaker Richard James Burgess was brought in to produce and mix the album.

I Just Wanna Know

Following the success of the singles "I Can Be" and "She's Like a Star", Island Records made the decision to re-issue "I Just Wanna Know" in an attempt to gain a higher charting position for the single.

Nine Black Alps

In 2004 the band were signed to Island records and spent the year touring the UK and recording their first studio album with producer Rob Schnapf in Los Angeles.

Rock and Roll Queen

The album was initially released by Island Records UK in late 1972 (catalog no. ILPS 9215) following Mott's move to CBS/Columbia Records earlier that year, and the band's success with their first CBS/Columbia album All the Young Dudes.

Super 400

In December 1998 Seagram purchased Island Records and many of their lesser known bands including Super 400 were released from their roster.

Taking a Chance on Love

Lance Hayward, recorded by the Bermudian pianist and released on Island Records (1958) on the very first album produced by Chris Blackwell

The Fratellis discography

Stir It Up, by Bob Marley, appears on the album Island 50: 50 Years of Island Records.

The Smith Brothers

"Intro"(PD,K,CPD), "What More"(PD), "Make It Hot"(PD) and "One More Chance"(PD), The First Seed Motown Records / Island Records Group (UK)