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VP Records

oLaunched in 2007 by VP Records, the 17 North Parade imprint pays homage to the historic location of Randy’s Record Mart, the premier recording studio and record shop in Kingston, and the Mecca for Reggae music between the late 60s and 80’s.
The history of 17 North Parade begins over 40 years ago, when reggae pioneers Vincent Chin and his wife Patricia moved their record store to 17 North Parade, a former ice cream parlor in downtown Kingston. It quickly became the center of the burgeoning reggae music scene distributing foreign and local music throughout the island. Above the new store they constructed a recording studio aptly called “Randy’s Studio 17” which became the recording facility of choice for the majority of Reggae’s most prominent artists, writers and producers. Bob Marley & The Wailers recorded parts of Catch A Fire there, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Bunny Lee, Niney The Observer, as well as foreign artists looking for the authentic reggae sound such as Quincy Jones and Joe Cocker all worked extensively at Randy’s.
Drawing on some of the best reggae catalogs in the world and on the extensive Randy’s and VP Records vaults, much of the classic material found on 17 North Parade will make its first appearance on CD and digitally, with restored and re-mastered audio, rare bonus tracks, extensive liner notes and more! Exclusively featuring music from such prominent producers/ labels as Joe Gibbs, Penthouse Records, Powerhouse, Music Works and King Jammy’s amongst others, each 17 North Parade release will belong to one of three very distinct catalog series that define both the contemporary and classic eras in Jamaican music.
Reggae Rewind- An essential collection of reggae and dancehall albums re-issued and brought back to life! Many of the Reggae Rewind releases are making their debut on CD and have been re-mastered with restored sound, original album artwork and extensive liner notes for both collectors and casual fans searching for full-length classic Reggae albums. So pull it up and REWIND!
Selector’s Choice- Taken straight from studio archives, the Selector’s Choice series is the ultimate deejay collector’s item. Featuring both rare and classic material from reggae’s most legendary producers and record labels, these premier compilations - organized by riddim - are re-mastered from their original tapes, and include rare tracks, out-of-print titles and more.
Reggae Anthology- Captures some of the greatest material from Reggae’s most influential artists, producers and record labels. With past titles (released through VP Records) from artists such as Garnett Silk, Yellowman, Ninjaman, and Marcia Griffiths, Reggae Anthology is the ultimate ‘best of’ collection for both the casual fan and genuine reggae enthusiast. These very special collections encapsulate the momentous history and achievement of reggae music worldwide.
Cemented in its rich musical history, the address that once housed a 4-track studio and local record store has also birthed the world’s largest reggae record label, and helped introduce the genre’s unmistakable sound and its many stars. The music of 17 North Parade returns us to the golden era of Jamaican music, the sound that has endured the test of time, remaining as relevant today as it ever was and continuing to influence generations of music lovers around the world.

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