This lavishly illustrated coffee table book documents the story of Greensleeves Records, from its origins as a mid-1970s West London record shop to its evolution into a pioneering record label that brought the cream of upfront, uncut Jamaican music to the world. With a focus on the label's formative years and first 100 album covers, a series of in-depth interviews with key figures offer insights into the music, musicians and business practices that helped establish Greensleeves as one of the most influential reggae and dancehall labels of all time. Featuring previously unseen photographs and archive material, as well as a comprehensive label discography, Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers is an essential addition to the library of the discerning music connoisseur.
This lavishly illustrated coffee table book documents the story of Greensleeves Records, from its origins as a mid-1970s West London record shop to its evolution into a pioneering record label that brought the cream of upfront, uncut Jamaican music to the world. With a focus on the label's formative years and first 100 album covers, a series of in-depth interviews with key figures offer insights into the music, musicians and business practices that helped establish Greensleeves as one of the most influential reggae and dancehall labels of all time. Featuring previously unseen photographs and archive material, as well as a comprehensive label discography, Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers is an essential addition to the library of the discerning music connoisseur.
