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Island Records Of Canada Ltd.

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Canadian division of [l=Island Records] set up by [a30414] May 1, 1984 to sign and release Canadian artists in addition to releasing Island Records product in Canada. [a=Doug Chappell] was President and [a=Lee Silversides] was Vice President. In July 1986 Silversides took over as President. Original distributor was [l40780]. Amalgamated into [l54899] on Jan 1, 1997. May also appear as Island Records Of Canada Limited [b]Island Records releases in Canada prior to 1984[/b] A variety of companies distributed Island Records in Canada. Paying close attention to the manufacturer / distributor can help date the release and confirm if it is a reissue or not. Pre-1966: No specific distributor, individual releases licensed and distributed by various companies 1966–Jan 1969: [l=Stone Records (7)] Jan 1969–Jul 1972: [l=Polydor Records Canada Limited] a.k.a. [l=Polydor Ltd. (2)] / [l=Polydor Ltée] Jul 1972–Aug 1974: [l=Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.] Aug 1974–Dec 1975: [l=Quality Records Limited] Dec 1975–Oct 1976: [l=GRT Of Canada Ltd.] (except in B.C.) Oct 1976–late 1979: [l=RCA Limited] late 1979–April 1984: [l=WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.]