Marvin Sparks: Greensleeves' covers w/ Alexander Newman 22nd July 2026

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Alexander Newman joins Run the Riddim 90s and 2K author Marvin Sparks to talk about his book and exhibition Greensleeves: The First 100 Covers.

The authors and Jamaican music aficionados discuss one of reggae and dancehall's most important record labels from their humble west London record shop beginnings to UK chart toppers, play a few seminal releases and uncover stories behind iconic album covers.

Tracklist

0:03:57
Dr Alimantado, Dr Alimantado, The RebelsThe Rebels
Born For A Purpose / Reason For Living
0:15:04
Jah ThomasJah Thomas
Bicycle Skank
0:20:57
John HoltJohn Holt
Police In Helicopter

ShaggyShaggy
Oh Carolina
Tippa IrieTippa Irie
Hello Darling
Johnny OsbourneJohnny Osbourne
Ice Cream Love
Hugh Mundell, Hugh Mundell, Henry LawesHenry Lawes
Jacqueline
Red RatRed Rat
Tight Up Skirt
Wayne SmithWayne Smith
Under Mi Sleng Teng
Wailing SoulsWailing Souls
Firehouse Rock
T.O.K.T.O.K.
Galang Gal
Half PintHalf Pint
Mr. Landlord

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