''Island Masters'' is a midprice CD series that includes re-releases of records from the 1970s and 1980s by PolyGram. In

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Island Records was sold to PolyGram. The series was released in the UK and Europe. In the UK, the discs were released with the prefix IMCD and catalogue numbers starting with 1. In some European countries, the catalogue numbers were the same, and in some they were not. This series was not released in the US. In Canada, some releases were made available as imports through PolyGram Canada. It was Island's first major attempt to make available its huge back catalogue on CD. The first year of the sublabel has seen more than 80 releases. New releases appeared for some years. In 2000, the label was re-modeled and renamed to Island Remasters. While the packaging of the Island Masters of the 1980s and 1990s was simple the newer Island Remaster followed a trend to a better packaging with higher print quality of the cover, additional slip cases, booklets, addition tracks and label prints using the label of the original LP releases.

Island Masters, 1989/1990

*IMCD 1 - B-52's: ''B-52's'' *IMCD 2 - Bourgeois Tagg: ''Yoyo'', original release: 1987 on Island US *IMCD 3 -

Black Uhuru Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru ( Swahili for 'freedom'). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful per ...

: ''Reggae Greats'', original release: 1985 on Island Reggae Greats *IMCD 4 - Buckwheat Zydeco: ''On A Night Like This'', original release: 1987 *IMCD 5 -

Burning Spear Winston Rodney OD (born 1 March 1945), better known by the stage name Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist and musician. Burning Spear is a Rastafarian and one of the most influential and long-standing roots ...

: ''Reggae Greats'', original release: 1985 on Island Reggae Greats *IMCD 6 - Kid Creole & The Coconuts: ''Tropical Gangsters'', original UK release: 1982 on ZE/Island ILPS 7016 *IMCD 7 - Derek & Clive: ''Peter Cook & Dudley Moore present Derek & Clive (live)'' *IMCD 8 - Nick Drake: ''Five Leaves Left'', 5/1989 *IMCD 9 - Eric B. & Rakim: ''Paid In Full'' *IMCD 10 - Fairport Convention: ''In Real Time'', 6/1990, original release: 12/1987 on ILPS 9883 *IMCD 11 - Marianne Faithfull: ''Broken English'' *IMCD 12 - Marianne Faithfull: ''Strange Weather'' *IMCD 13 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood: ''Liverpool'' *IMCD 14 -

Linton Kwesi Johnson Linton Kwesi Johnson (born 24 August 1952), also known as LKJ, is a Jamaica-born, British-based dub poet and activist. In 2002 he became the second living poet, and the only black one, to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics series. His p ...

: ''Reggae Greats'', original release: 1985 on Island Reggae Greats *IMCD 15 - Grace Jones: ''Warm Leatherette'', original release in 1980 *IMCD 16 - Grace Jones: ''Island Life'', original release in 1985 *IMCD 17 - Grace Jones: ''Nightclubbing'' *IMCD 18 - Grace Jones: ''Living My Life'' *IMCD 19 - Grace Jones: ''Portfolio'' *IMCD 20 - Robert Palmer: '' Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley'' *IMCD 21 - Robert Palmer: ''Clues'', original release in 1980 on Island ILPS *IMCD 22 - Robert Palmer: ''Pride'', original release in 1983 on Island ILPS *IMCD 23 - Robert Palmer: ''Double Fun'', original release in 1978 on Island ILPS *IMCD 24 - Robert Palmer: ''Pressure Drop'', original release in 1975 on Island ILPS *IMCD 25 - Robert Palmer: ''Riptide'', original release in 1985 on Island ILPS *IMCD 26 - Robert Palmer: ''Secrets'', original release in 1979 on Island ILPS *IMCD 27 - Shriekback: ''Go Bang!'', original release: 1988 *IMCD 28 - Shriekback: ''Big Night Music'', original release: 1986 *IMCD 29 - Sly & Robbie: '' Rhythm Killers'' *IMCD 30 - Ultravox: ''Three On One'', original release in 1978 *IMCD 32 - V.A.: ''Sweet Lies'' (original motion picture soundtrack) *IMCD 33 -

Steel Pulse Steel Pulse are a roots reggae band from the Handsworth area of Birmingham, England. They originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, and were composed of David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals), and Ro ...

: ''Reggae Greats'', original release: 1985 on Island Reggae Greats *IMCD 34 - Cat Stevens: ''Catch Bull At Four'', original release: 1972 on LP: Island ILPS 9206 *IMCD 35 - Cat Stevens: ''Mona Bone Jakon'', original release: 1970 on Island ILPS *IMCD 36 - Cat Stevens: ''Tea For The Tillerman'', original release: 1970 on Island ILPS *IMCD 37 -

Third World The term "Third World" arose during the Cold War to define countries that remained non-aligned with either NATO or the Warsaw Pact. The United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Western European nations and their allies represented the " First ...

: ''Reggae Greats'', original release: 1985 on Island Reggae Greats IRG 9 *IMCD 38 -

Toots & The Maytals The Maytals, known from 1972 to 2020 as Toots and the Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group, one of the best known ska and rocksteady vocal groups. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music. ...

: ''Reggae Greats'', original release: 1985 on Island Reggae Greats IRG 1 *IMCD 40 - Traffic: ''John Barleycorne Must Die'', 1970 *IMCD 41 - Traffic: ''Last Exit'', original release: 1969 *IMCD 42 - Traffic: ''The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys'', original released: 1971 on Island ILPS 9180 *IMCD 43 - Traffic: ''Mr. Fantasy'', original release: 1968 *IMCD 44 - Traffic: ''Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory'', original release: 1973 *IMCD 45 - Traffic: ''Traffic'', original release: 1968 *IMCD 46 - The Triffids: ''Calenture'', original release: 1987 on Island ILPS/CID 9885 *IMCD 47 - Trouble Funk: ''Trouble Over Here'', original release: 1987 *IMCD 48 - Tom Waits: ''Swordfishtrombone'', original release: 1983 on Island ILPS 9762 *IMCD 49 - Tom Waits: '' Rain Dogs'', original release: 1985 *IMCD 50 - Tom Waits: ''Frank's Wild Years'', original release: 1987 *IMCD 51 - V.A.: ''Intensified!'', original release: 1979 *IMCD 52 - V.A.: ''More Intensivied!'', original release: 1980 *IMCD 53 - V.A.: ''Club Ska'', original release: 1980 *IMCD 54 - Aswad: ''Live And Direct'', original release: 1983 *IMCD 55 - Aswad: ''A New Chapter Of Dub'', original release: 1982 *IMCD 56 - Aswad: ''Hulet'', original release: 1979 *IMCD 57 - Aswad: ''Aswad Showcase'', original release: 1981 *IMCD 58 - Aswad: ''Aswad'', original release: 1976 *IMCD 59 - Aswad: ''To The Top'', original release: 1987 *IMCD 60 - Fairport Convention: ''Liege & Lief'', 10/1989 *IMCD 61 - Fairport Convention: ''Unhalfbricking'', 2/1990, original release: 1969 *IMCD 62 - Free: ''Tons Of Sobs'', original release in 1968 *IMCD 63 - Free: ''Highway'', original release in 1970 *IMCD 64 - Free: ''Free (self-titled)'', original release in 1969 *IMCD 67 -

John Martyn Iain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), known professionally as John Martyn, was a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40-year career, he released 23 studio albums, and received frequent critical acclaim. ...

: ''Grace And Danger'', original release: 1980 *IMCD 68 - John Martyn: ''Piece By Piece'', original release: 1986 *IMCD 70 - Cat Stevens: ''Buddha & The Chocolate Box'' *IMCD 71 - Nick Drake: ''

Bryter Layter ''Bryter Layter'' is the second studio album by English folk singer-songwriter Nick Drake. Recorded in 1970 and released on 5 March 1971 by Island Records, it would be his last album to feature backing musicians, as his next and final studio a ...

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Island Masters, 1990s

*IMCD 72 - Cat Stevens: ''Foreigner'' *IMCD 73 - Free: ''Free Live!'', original release in 1971 *IMCD 75 - U2: '' Wide Awake In America'', original release: 1985 *IMCD 76 - V.A.: ''Angel Heart'' *IMCD 77 - V.A.: ''An Officer & A Gentleman'', original release: 1986 *IMCD 80 - Free: ''Fire and Water'', original release in 1970 *IMCD 83 - Murray Head: ''Say it Ain't So'', original release in 1975 *IMCD 84 -

Paul Kossoff Paul Francis Kossoff (14 September 1950 – 19 March 1976) was an English guitarist, mainly known as the co-founder and guitarist for the rock band Free. He was ranked number 51 in ''Rolling Stone''s list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All ...

: '' Back Street Crawler'', original release: 1973 *IMCD 87 - Mott The Hopple: ''Walkin' With A Mountain'' *IMCD 88 - The Sparks: ''The Best Of The Sparks'', 1990 *IMCD 89 - Wild Tchoupitoulas: ''Wild Tchoupitoulas'', original release: 1976 *IMCD 90 - The Slits: ''Cut'', 1990, original release: 1979 *IMCD 91 - Nick Drake: '' Heaven in a Wild Flower'', 4/1990, original release: 5/1985 *IMCD 92 - Kevin Ayers/John Cale/Eno/Nico: ''June 1, 1974'', original release: 1974 *IMCD 93 - Vinegar Joe: ''Rock'n'Roll Gypsies'', original release: 1972 *IMCD 94 - Nick Drake: ''

Pink Moon ''Pink Moon'' is the third and final studio album by the English musician Nick Drake, released in the UK by Island Records on 25 February 1972. It was the only one of Drake's studio albums to be released in North America during his lifetime. ...

'', 4/1990, original release: 1972 *IMCD 95 - Fairport Convention: ''Live Convention'', 4/1990 *IMCD 97 - Fairport Convention: ''What We Did On Our Holidays'', 4/1990 *IMCD 98 - Philipp Glass: ''Koyaanisqatsi'' *IMCD 99 - Jade Warrior: ''Floating World'', original release: 1974 *IMCD 100 - Jade Warrior: ''Way Of The Sun'', original release: 1978 *IMCD 105 - The B-52's: ''Bouncing Off The Satellite'', original release: 1987 *IMCD 106 - The B-52's: ''Party Mix'', original release: 1981 *IMCD 107 - The B-52's: ''Mesopotamia'', original release: 1982 *IMCD 108 - The B-52's: ''Wild Planet'', original release: 1980 *IMCD 109 - The B-52's: ''Whammy!'', original release: 1983 *IMCD 110 - V.A.: ''Built For The 90's'' *IMCD 116 -

Andy Sheppard Andy Sheppard (born 20 January 1957) is a British jazz saxophonist and composer. He has been awarded several prizes at the British Jazz Awards, and has worked with some notable figures in contemporary jazz, including Gil Evans, Carla Bley, ...

: ''Introductions In The Dark'', original release: 1989 on

Antilles Records Antilles Records was a record label founded as a division of Island Records. It began as a jazz label, recording Joanne Brackeen, Biréli Lagrène, and Phil Woods, though its catalogue did expand to include eclectic musicians like Brian Eno and R ...

*IMCD 120 - Boo-Yaa T.R.B.E.: ''New Funky Nation'', original release: 1990 *IMCD 128 - Fairport Convention: ''The History Of Fairport Convention'', original release: 1972 *IMCD 129 - Mike Heron: ''Smiling Men With Bad Reputation'', original release: 1971 *IMCD 130 - Incredible String Band: ''Acrobat As Regards The Air'', original release: 1971 *IMCD 131 - John & Beverley Martyn: ''Stormbringer'', original release: 1970 *IMCD 132 - Sandy Denny: ''Sandy'', original release: 1972, re-released on IMCD 314 in 2005 *IMCD 133 - Sandy Denny: ''The North Star Grass Man And The Ravens'', original release: 1971, re-releasec on IMCD 313 in 2005 *IMCD 134 - John Martyn: ''London Conversation'', original release: 1967 *IMCD 135 - John Martyn: ''Bless The Weather'', original release: 1971 *IMCD 136 - Anthrax: ''Spreading The Disease'', original release: 1985 *IMCD 141 - U2: ''War'', original release: 1983 *IMCD 145 - Basement 5: ''1965-1980'' / ''Basement 5 In Dub'', original release in 1980 *IMCD 152 - Fairport Convention: ''Rosie'', 8/1992 *IMCD 153 - Fairport Convention: ''Babbacombe Lee'', 8/1992 *IMCD 154 - Fairport Convention: ''Nine'', 8/1992 *IMCD 155 - Fairport Convention: ''Rising For The Moon'', 8/1992 *IMCD 158 - Traffic: ''Smiling Phases'' (Double CD), 1991 *IMCD 166 - Fairport Convention: ''Angel Delight'', 3/1993 *IMCD 174 -

Nico Naftiran Intertrade Company limited (NICO) is a Swiss-based subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). NICO is a general contractor for the oil and gas industry. NIOC buys the vast majority of Iran's gasoline imports. NICO is a key pl ...

: '' The End...'', 1974 *IMCD 186 - Anthrax: ''Among The Living'', original release: 1987 *IMCD 187 - Anthrax: ''State Of Euphoria'', original release: 1988 *IMCD 196 - Nick Drake: ''Way To Blue - An Introduction To Nick Drake'' 1994 *IMCD 198 - Sparks: ''Kimono My House'' original release: 1974 *IMCD 199 - Sparks: ''Propaganda'' original release: 1974 *IMCD 200 - Sparks: ''Indiscreet'' original release: 1975 *IMCD 201 - Sparks: ''Big Beat'' original release: 1976 *IMCD 203 - John Cale: ''Guts'', original release: 1977 *IMCD 219 - The Orb: ''U.F. Orb'', original release: 1992 *IMCD 221 - U2: ''Boy'', original release: 1980 *IMCD 223 - U2: ''October'', original release: 1981 *IMCD 234 - The Orb: ''The Orb's Adventures Beyond The Ultraworld'', original release: 1991 *IMCD 236 - U2: ''The Unforgettable Fire'', original release: 1984 *IMCD 248 - U2: ''Live / Under A Blood Red Sky'', original release: 1983

Island Remasters series, 2000s

*IMCD 261 - ''

The Buggles The Buggles were an English new wave band formed in London in 1977 by singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes. They are best known for their 1979 debut single " Video Killed the Radio Star", which topped the UK Singles Cha ...

'': ''

The Age of Plastic ''The Age of Plastic'' is the debut album by the English new wave duo the Buggles, released on 10 January 1980 on Island Records. It is a concept album about the possible repercussions of modern technology. The title was conceived from the gr ...

'' (Remastered with three tracks that were not released on the LP), 2000 *IMCD 264 - Traffic: ''

Mr. Fantasy ''Mr. Fantasy'' is the debut album by English rock band Traffic, released in December 1967. The recording included group members Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason; however, Mason left the band shortly after the album was r ...

'', 1999 *IMCD 265 - Traffic: ''

Traffic Traffic comprises pedestrians, vehicles, ridden or herded animals, trains, and other conveyances that use public ways (roads) for travel and transportation. Traffic laws govern and regulate traffic, while rules of the road include traffi ...

'', 1999 *IMCD 266 - Traffic: '' John Barleycorn Must Die'', 1999 *IMCD 270 - Richard & Linda Thompson: ''The End Of The Rainbow: An Introduction To ...'', 2000 *IMCD 275 - The Slits: ''

Cut Cut may refer to: Common uses * The act of cutting, the separation of an object into two through acutely-directed force ** A type of wound ** Cut (archaeology), a hole dug in the past ** Cut (clothing), the style or shape of a garment ** Cut (ea ...

'', 2000 *IMCD 281 - Free: ''

Tons Of Sobs ''Tons of Sobs'' is the debut studio album by the English rock band Free, released in the UK on 14 March 1969. While the album failed to chart in the UK, it reached number 197 in the US. Free are cited as one of the definitive bands of the Bri ...

'', 2001 *IMCD 282 - Free: '' Free'', 2001 *IMCD 283 - Free: ''

Highway A highway is any public or private road or other public way on land. It is used for major roads, but also includes other public roads and public tracks. In some areas of the United States, it is used as an equivalent term to controlled-acces ...

'', 2002 *IMCD 284 - Free: '' Fire And Water'', 2001 *IMCD 285 - Fairport Convention: ''

Full House ''Full House'' is an American television Situation comedy, sitcom created by Jeff Franklin for American Broadcasting Company, ABC. The show is about widowed father Danny Tanner who enlists his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and childhood best ...

'' (Remastered with two bonus tracks), 2001 *IMCD 286 - Free: ''

Free Live! ''Free Live!'' is the first live album by English rock band Free. It was rush-released by Island Records to commemorate the band, who had broken up in April 1971. Possibly because of the publicity caused by their breakup (which had also earne ...

'', 2002 *IMCD 287 - Free: '' Free At Last'', 2002 *IMCD 288 - Free: ''

Heartbreaker Heartbreaker(s) or The Heart Breaker(s) may refer to: Film and television *''The Heart Breakers'', a 1916 film starring Andrew Arbuckle *''The Heart Breaker'', a 1925 film directed by Benjamin Stoloff * ''Heartbreaker'' (1983 film), an American f ...

'', 2002 *IMCD 289 - Fairport Convention: ''House Full: Live at The L.A. Troubadour'' (Remastered), 10/2001 *IMCD 290 - Fairport Convention: ''Heyday'' (Remastered with eight bonus tracks) *IMCD 291 - Fairport Convention: ''

Liege & Lief ''Liege & Lief'' is the fourth album by the British folk rock band Fairport Convention. It is the third album the group released in the UK during 1969, all of which prominently feature Sandy Denny as lead female vocalist (Denny did not appear o ...

'' (Remastered with two bonus tracks), 2002 *IMCD 292 - Fairport Convention: ''Gotte O'Gear'', 8/1999 *IMCD 293 - Fairport Convention: ''

Unhalfbricking ''Unhalfbricking'' is the third album by the British folk rock band Fairport Convention and their second album released in 1969. It is seen as a transitional album in their history and marked a further musical move away from American influences ...

'' (Remastered with two bonus tracks), 3/2003, original release 1969 on ILPS 9102 *IMCD 294 - Fairport Convention: ''

What We Did on Our Holidays ''What We Did on Our Holidays'' (released as ''Fairport Convention'' in the United States) is the second album by British band Fairport Convention, released in 1969. It was their first album to feature singer-songwriter Sandy Denny. The album a ...

'' (Remastered with three bonus tracks), 3/2003 *IMCD 304 - Richard & Linda Thompson: ''

I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight ''I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight'' is the second album released by Richard Thompson, and his first to include his then wife, Linda Thompson, the pair being credited as Richard and Linda Thompson. It was released by Island Records in t ...

'' (Remastered with three bonus tracks) *IMCD 305 - Richard & Linda Thompson: '' Hokey Pokey'' (Remastered with five bonus tracks), 2004 *IMCD 306 - Richard & Linda Thompson: '' Pour Down Like Silver'' (Remstered with four bonus tracks), 2004 *IMCD 307 - Fairport Convention: ''Angel Delight'' (Remastered with one bonus track), 2004 *IMCD 308 - Fairport Convention: ''Babbacombe Lee'' (Remastered with two bonus tracks), 2004 *IMCD 309 - Fairport Convention: ''Rosie'' (Remastered with five bonus tracks), 2004 *IMCD 310 - Fairport Convention: ''Nine'' (Remastered with four bonus tracks), Aug. 2005 *IMCD 311 - Fairport Convention: ''Live Convention'' (Remastered with five bonus tracks), Aug. 2005 *IMCD 312 - Fairport Convention: ''Rising For The Moon'' (Remastered with four bonus tracks), Aug. 2005 *IMCD 313 - Sandy Denny: ''The North Star Grassman And The Ravens'' (Remastered with four bonus tracks) *IMCD 314 - Sandy Denny: ''Sandy'' (Remastered with five bonus tracks), 2005 *IMCD 315 - Sandy Denny: ''Like An Old Fashioned Waltz'' (Remastered with four bonus tracks), 2005 *IMCD 316 - Sandy Denny: ''Rendezvous'' (Remastered with five bonus tracks), 2005, original release in 1977 on Island ILPS 9433

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Island Masters, 1989/1990

Island Masters, 1990s

Island Remasters series, 2000s

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