Iona Records


Iona was a Scottish independent record label from 1978 to 1990.

History

The label was founded by the band Scottish folk band Ossian to publish their second album St. Kilda Wedding. The label continued to publish Ossian output as well as solo and other additional projects from the band members. In 1985, Iona published The Wellpark Suite by Billy Jackson which was commission by Tennents Lager for its centenary celebrations. The label was acquired in 1990 by Lismor Recordings. Iona published 13 original titles prior to 1990 which were expanded over the years to 74 before ceasing new productions and moving the complete catalogue into the new digital world.
Iona frequently used sound engineer Calum Malcolm

Roster

No.ArtistTitleEngineerStudioSleeve DesignFormatDateNotes
IR001OssianSt. Kilda WeddingCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, EdinburghColin Browne, Design and Illustration; Raymond Pritchard, Photographyvinyl1978
IR002OssianSeal SongCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Edinburgh; The Old Schoolhouse, Pencaitland, East LothianColin Browne Designs; Norman Chalmers Photographyvinyl1981
IR003Billy Kay & Jock Tamson's BairnsFergusson's Auld ReekieCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East LothianColin Browne Designsvinyl1981
IR004OssianDove Across The WaterCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East LothianHope and Browne, Edinburgh; Colin Browne, illustrationvinyl1982
IR005Billy Jackson & Billy RossThe Misty MountainCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East LothianColin Browne, Design; George Neill, illustrationvinyl1984
IR006George Jackson & Maggie MacInnesCairistionaCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East LothianColin Browne, Design; George Neill, illustrationvinyl1984
IR007OssianBordersCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East LothianColin Browne, Design; George Neill, illustrationvinyl1984
IR008Billy JacksonThe Wellpark SuiteCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East LothianDean Park Associates, Design; Neil A. Walker, photographyvinyl1985Specially commissioned to celebrate the centenary of Tennent's Lager in Glasgow.
IR009OssianLight on a Distant ShortCalum MalcolmCa Va Sound Workshops, GlasgowColin Browne/ Dean Park Associatesvinyl1986
IR010William JacksonHeart MusicCalum MalcolmCastle Sound Studios, Pencaitland, East Lothianvinyl1987
IR011Tony CuffeWhen First I Went To CaledoniaMassasoit Community College, Mass. USAvinyl1987
IR012Eclipse FirstEclipse Firstvinyl1988
IRCD013Eclipse FirstNames and PlacesCD1990