[1][2] The record label was founded in 1977, with early releases including albums by Augustus Pablo and Barrington Levy.

[3] They have released records by Red Rat, Anthony Johnson, Barrington Levy, Billy Boyo, Chezidek, Dennis Brown, Dr Alimantado, Eek-A-Mouse, Elephant Man, Freddie McGregor, Gregory Isaacs, Keith Hudson, Mad Cobra, Scientist, Shabba Ranks, Sizzla, Vybz Kartel and Yellowman, and have had crossover pop hits with Tippa Irie's "Hello, Darling", Shaggy's "Oh Carolina", Beenie Man's "Who Am I (Sim Simma)" and Mr Vegas's "Heads High."

In 2002, Greensleeves released the popular Diwali album, which launched a global resurgence in dancehall reggae music.

The album contained the global hits "No Letting Go" by Wayne Wonder and "Get Busy" by Sean Paul.

[citation needed] Greensleeves Publishing has the largest catalogue of reggae songs in the world, including the copyrights of Shaggy's "Oh Carolina", Sean Paul's "Get Busy", and "Break It Off" among over 20,000 copyrights.