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Island Records is one of the most iconic and respected record labels ever to exist. With a catalogue containing acts as diverse as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, Free, Roxy Music, Grace Jones just to name a few, we explore the ethos behind the label with former Island Press Officer Neil Storey. Neil worked at Island for many years at possibly its most exciting time and has written the definitive book on it too. Hope you enjoy!!!

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I talk to Ben about working for a Major Record Label chasing the 'next U2', running a successful 'Indie' label through the 1990's, signing acts like Sleeper, getting Elvis Costello to cover one of your songs and having a pistol pointed at you in a studio by the 60ft Dolls drummer and told to 'run'..... Life was clearly much more fun back then.....!!!

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A great discussion about what hooked Mark as an A&R man on vinyl as a format, his love of music, running a hugely successful Independent Record Label & Publishing Company and as a Scouser and a fan, how signing a newly re-formed Echo & The Bunnymen nearly caused him an anxiety attack!!

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In this first episode of "This Is Vinyl" I talk with old friend Mike Smith about our joint experiences in the 'Britpop Wars', signing Blur, important releases, Trainspotting, running Columbia Records and a host of other things we probably almost forgot.... I hope you enjoy it. Mark.
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