Registry ID
RLR-2026-00009
Island Records
Record label originally founded in Jamaica by Chris Blackwell. Now a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. All masters owned by UMG. Distributed by Universal Music Distribution. Known for breaking reggae internationally through Bob Marley, and for a roster spanning rock, pop, and hip-hop including U2, The Cranberries, and Demi Lovato.
Acquired 1998
Universal Music Group
RLR-2026-00002 · Founded 1934 · US
Name Changes & Rebrands
Island Records Ltd → Island Def Jam Music Group
Merged with Def Jam under UMG umbrella; later separated back into distinct labels
Island Def Jam Music Group → Island Records
Restructured back to standalone Island Records under UMG
Label Information
- Label Name
- Island Records
- Registry ID
- RLR-2026-00009
- Year Founded
- 1959
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Genres
- PopRockReggaeHip-Hop
- Current Status
- Active
- Acquired
- 1998
- Website
- https://islandrecords.com
- Submission Status
- VERIFIED
- Date Registered
- June 26, 2026
Platform Links
- Instagramhttps://instagram.com/islandrecords
- X (Twitter)https://x.com/IslandRecords
- YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@IslandRecords
Compliance Status
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
FAILED: 0%
DSP RELEASES
PASSED: 100%
SOCIAL PRESENCE
PASSED: 100%
WEBSITE ALIVE
PASSED: 100%
Automatically Verified
75
Verification Score
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