Morrissey Signs To Sanctuary Records

Leppo · 06-05-2003, 11:09 AM

Sanctuary Records Group and Morrissey have announced that they have resurrected the Attack label to release the forthcoming new album by Morrissey.

The label will be distributed via BMG in the US, Pinnacle in the UK and Sanctuary Records Group's various distribution partners in the rest of the world. The deal was signed on the 20th of May and Morrissey will begin recording his first album since 1997's Maladjusted immediately.

The Attack label - part of the legendary Trojan Records family - released records by The Pioneers, Gregory Isaacs, The Upsetters, Big Youth and I Roy amongst many others between 1969 and 1980.

The Sanctuary Group Inc Chief Executive Officer Merck Mercuriadis commented, "Morrissey is one of the most important artists of the last 20 years and we are delighted that he has given us the opportunity to lead the charge on this significant next phase of his career with a deal that is as innovative as his music. Early on in our discussions Morrissey proved himself to be a connoisseur of our Trojan Records catalogue and expressed an interest in using the Attack label for the release of his records much as he did the HMV label when he was with EMI. We are very pleased to accommodate and hope that he will also find new artists to release on Attack. Attack Records will be a reflection of his creative vision and his exclusive domain. "

The Sanctuary Records Group's labels and artists include Rough Trade Records, Fantastic Plastic, Trojan Records, The Strokes, Spiritualized, The Libertines, Ween, Death In Vegas, British Sea Power, Pet Shop Boys, The Beatings, Tricky and The Futureheads.

jeff e. · 06-05-2003, 11:41 AM

Wow, that's great news! I'm a Morrissey fan going way back. It's kind of sucked the last few years not having any new Mozz albums to look forward to.

Leppo · 06-05-2003, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by jeff e.
Wow, that's great news! I'm a Morrissey fan going way back. It's kind of sucked the last few years not having any new Mozz albums to look forward to.

glad to see another moz fan on this forum!
look forward to hear studio recordings of all the new material that he played on tour last year.
"the first in the gang to die" is classic morrissey.

Tyler · 06-05-2003, 12:06 PM

That is great news! Viva Hate has been on a fairly constant rotation lately.

06-05-2003, 11:09 AM	#1
Leppo Forum Librarian Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Off Broadway Posts: 2,951	Morrissey Signs To Sanctuary Records Sanctuary Records Group and Morrissey have announced that they have resurrected the Attack label to release the forthcoming new album by Morrissey. The label will be distributed via BMG in the US, Pinnacle in the UK and Sanctuary Records Group's various distribution partners in the rest of the world. The deal was signed on the 20th of May and Morrissey will begin recording his first album since 1997's Maladjusted immediately. The Attack label - part of the legendary Trojan Records family - released records by The Pioneers, Gregory Isaacs, The Upsetters, Big Youth and I Roy amongst many others between 1969 and 1980. The Sanctuary Group Inc Chief Executive Officer Merck Mercuriadis commented, "Morrissey is one of the most important artists of the last 20 years and we are delighted that he has given us the opportunity to lead the charge on this significant next phase of his career with a deal that is as innovative as his music. Early on in our discussions Morrissey proved himself to be a connoisseur of our Trojan Records catalogue and expressed an interest in using the Attack label for the release of his records much as he did the HMV label when he was with EMI. We are very pleased to accommodate and hope that he will also find new artists to release on Attack. Attack Records will be a reflection of his creative vision and his exclusive domain. " The Sanctuary Records Group's labels and artists include Rough Trade Records, Fantastic Plastic, Trojan Records, The Strokes, Spiritualized, The Libertines, Ween, Death In Vegas, British Sea Power, Pet Shop Boys, The Beatings, Tricky and The Futureheads. __________________ "So, if I'm being honest with you and it seems like I'm being cruel, at least you didn't get a rip off." - RA

06-05-2003, 12:06 PM	#4
Tyler Forum Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA Posts: 4,214	That is great news! Viva Hate has been on a fairly constant rotation lately. __________________ Joining a Fan Club...it's a big mistake

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06-05-2003, 11:41 AM	#2
jeff e. Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NY Posts: 446	Wow, that's great news! I'm a Morrissey fan going way back. It's kind of sucked the last few years not having any new Mozz albums to look forward to.