Sanctuary News 5 June 2003

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Eddy Leviten, Communications Manager
<mailto:eddy.leviten@sanctuarygroup.com>
I know the rumours have been flying around for ages but I am pleased to
confirm that Morrissey will be releasing his next album via Sanctuary.
Please find below a copy of the press release wording.

EDDY 

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.