VP Records is a global record label and distributor specializing in reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean music. A longstanding reggae label with roots in Kingston, Jamaica, the company was founded by Vincent Chin and Patricia Chin, whose Randy’s Record Mart and Studio 17 helped shape the early recording landscape of Jamaican music.
Following the family’s move to New York in the late 1970s, VP Records expanded its retail, distribution, and label operations, playing a central role in bringing Jamaican music to international audiences during the rise of dancehall and beyond. Today, as part of VP Music Group, the company spans recorded music, publishing, distribution, retail, and licensing, with operations across North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
A cornerstone label in the global reach of reggae and dancehall, VP’s catalog bridges multiple eras of Caribbean music, including releases from Sean Paul, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, and Spice, alongside a broad roster of contemporary artists. Its archive has expanded through the acquisition of Greensleeves Records and the launch of reissue imprint 17 North Parade, positioning the company among the largest holders of reggae and dancehall recordings worldwide.
Across more than four decades, VP Records continues to release new work while maintaining one of the genre’s most extensive catalogs.
