Jasmine Records is a London-based
record label
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that specialises in jazz
reissue
In the music industry, a reissue (also re-release, repackage or re-edition) is the release of an album or Single (music), single which has been released at least once before, sometimes with alterations or additions.
Reasons for reissue
New aud ...
s.
History
The label was founded in 1982 as part of Hasmick Promotions, issuing
LPs and
cassettes of jazz and popular vocalists.
Jasmine diversified into
country
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music in 1985.
In 1990, the label released its first
compact disc
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.
References
1982 establishments in the United Kingdom
Jazz record labels
British jazz record labels
Reissue record labels
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