About
Also appears as "Heart Beat" or "Heartbeat" only. American label specialized in Reggae, Dub, and Dancehall, launched in 1981. As well known for finest re-issues of the Studio One catalogue. Founded by Duncan Browne and Bill Nowlin, Vice President of A&R: (since 1983).
Sub-labels
Heartbeat Europe
Netherlands
Reggae $aver$
Original Treasure Isle Masters
USA (Series)
Heartbeat - Studio One Series
Series edited by for the US label Heartbeat. Usually recognisable by the Studio One logo on the cover.
Reggae's Greatest Hits
A budget series of reissued compilations.
Original Reggae Masters
All records in the Heartbeat Original Reggae Masters series are taken from the original masters with the full cooperation of the producers.
Original Studio One Masters
Reissue series on [L=Heartbeat Records (2)] of studio one releases. Note: Actual Series name should rather be "Studio One Original Masters".
Contact Label
Heartbeat/Rounder Mail Order 1 Camp Street Cambridge, MA 02140 USA Tel: 617-661-6308 Fax: 617-868-8769 Email orders: order@rounder.com Email inquiries: info@rounder.com