Island Records

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Island Records
Parent company Universal Music Group
Founded 1959
Founder Chris Blackwell
Distributing label The Island Def Jam Music Group (US)
Island Records Group (UK)
Universal Music Germany (EU)
Genre Various
Country of origin Jamaica
Official website www.islandrecords.com

Island Records is a Jamaican-British record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in England for many years, but is now owned by Universal Music Group of the United States, and is operated through The Island Def Jam Music Group.

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