Description
A visual and musical journey through one of the most influential reggae and dancehall labels of all time.
This beautifully designed coffee table book tells the story of Greensleeves Records – from its roots as a small West London record shop in the mid-1970s to its evolution into a groundbreaking record label that brought the freshest, raw Jamaican music to the world.
Focusing on the label’s first 100 album covers, it offers not just a visual celebration for vinyl lovers and design enthusiasts, but a vital historical document. Through in-depth interviews with key figures, the book reveals unique insights into the music, the artists, the production process, and the independent spirit that shaped Greensleeves into a global reference for reggae and dancehall.
It also features:
Previously unseen photographs and rare archive material
A complete early label discography
Context on the evolution of Greensleeves’ visual identity and its influence on record culture
Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers is far more than a collection of album art – it’s an essential addition to the library of anyone passionate about Jamaican music, graphic design or the legacy of independent record labels.
