Universal Music Publishing extends Joy Division deal

http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046836&c=1

http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/universal-extends-deal-with-joy-division/

If New Order's back catalogue was given this much respect that would be nicer...

**"**Universal Music Publishing has extended its worldwide administration deal with Joy Division, and will now represent the full catalogue of songs the band created during their four years together.

Speaking for three quarters of the seminal band – Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and Ian Curtis (or rather his widow Debbie) – Rebecca Boulton of Prime Management told CMU: “Universal Music Publishing has helped bring the catalogue to a larger audience in a credible and sensitive way. We’ve worked closely with them over the last five years and are really happy to be extending this enjoyable and fruitful relationship”.

While band member four, Peter Hook, added: “Universal have worked really hard on our behalf. They are as passionate and enthusiastic about our music as if it was written yesterday. A great compliment. Thank you to Darryl and all at Universal Music Publishing”. And the Darryl there mentioned, Universal Publishing Senior A&R Darryl Watts, said: “Joy Division are one of the most iconic bands that the UK has ever produced. Their legacy and influence on contemporary music is huge and we are delighted to be able to represent such a important catalogue**”.**

I can't believe it,the two camps are actually in agreement about something!

So, to sum up, we can expect more contrived box-sets anytime soon.

It's a publishing deal, not a record deal. This is the only box set Universal have done:

http://www.discogs.com/Joy-Division-Joy-Division/release/1818378

johnny james wrote: It's a publishing deal, not a record deal. Ths is the only box set Universal have done:

http://www.discogs.com/Joy-Division-Joy-Division/release/1818378

Thank you for clarifying.

cranelane wrote: "And the Darryl there mentioned, Universal Publishing Senior A&R Darryl Watts, said: “Joy Division are one of the most iconic bands that the UK has ever produced. Their legacy and influence on contemporary music is huge and we are delighted to be able to represent such a important catalogue”.

I can't believe it,the two camps are actually in agreement about something!

I wish I could get a copy of this limited compilation for a fair pice on Ebay