US-based record company, label and distributor founded by Vincent "Randy" Chin and his wife Patricia Chin. Globally the largest independent reggae label.
In 1977, the Chins moved from Jamaica and opened up a store at 170-03 Jamaica Avenue, and then 170-21 Jamaica Avenue in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. The label is named after Vincent and his wife Patricia (Pat Chin).
With the acquisition of Greensleeves Records, VP controls more than 25,000 titles. It was named 1999 Billboard reggae label of the year. VP has had licensing deals with several major labels, Atlantic Records. WEA Manufacturing made several of its titles during the 1990s.
from VP website :
VP Music Group is the global reggae source with direct-to-consumer, wholesale/retail, and digital sales platforms, recording, synchronization, publishing, merchandise, touring, and events production facilities. The company has offices in Queens, New York, Miami, Kingston, London, Rio De Janeiro, and Tokyo.
The VP label focuses on frontline and new release products from Jamaica-centric contemporary artists. From developing acts to the genre’s top names, VP is the home for dancehall and reggae music. Throughout its 40-plus-years history VP has specialized in selling the current hits and trends emanating from Jamaica and the Caribbean. Associated artists include: Beres Hammond, Gyptian, Jah Cure, Spice, Jahvillani and Intence.
With sons Christopher Chin and Randy Chin overseeing the operations of VP Records, Greensleeves Records that was acquired in 2007, and re-issue label 17 North Parade that was created in 2007, the company still follows suit with the family’s original mission of providing a channel for Caribbean music globally.
VP (84 releases)
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- info@vprecords.com
- +1 718 658 3573
- +1 718 425 1100
- +1 954 966 8766
- +1 954 966 4744
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VP Records & Greensleeves Records
89-05 138th Street
Jamaica, New York, NY 11435
USA
89-05 138th Street
Jamaica, New York, NY 11435
USA
VP Records
6022 West 21st Street
Miramar, Florida, FL 33023
USA
6022 West 21st Street
Miramar, Florida, FL 33023
USA
Releases (84)
Label Info
VP Records & Greensleeves Records, 89-05 138th Street, Jamaica, New York, NY 11435, USA
VP Records, 6022 West 21st Street, Miramar, Florida, FL 33023, USA
