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Cherry Red Acquires Gull, State and Uproar Entertainment Catalogs

Hails the “distinctive and culturally important” works

UK label Cherry Red Records has acquired the catalogs of Gull Records, State Records and Uproar Entertainment.

Gull Records:

  • The UK rock and pop label was established in 1974.

  • Its notable releases include the first two Judas Priest albums, as well as music from Arthur Brown, Seventh Wave and Isotope.

  • Its publishing catalog includes global hit “Barbados” by Typically Tropical, of which Cherry Red now represents both the master and publishing rights.

  • Also included are the publishing rights to The Vengaboys’ 1999 hit “We’re Going To Ibiza.”

State Records:

  • Was founded in 1975 with a focus on pop, soul and disco.

  • It released more than 100 singles and myriad albums by artists such as Mac & Katie Kissoon, Gary Benson and Delegation.

Uproar Entertainment:

  • The stand-up comedy label’s catalog includes releases by the likes of Brian Regan and Margaret Cho.

  • It was acquired through a partnership with MVD Entertainment.

What they said:

  • Adam Velasco, Cherry Red MD: “Since the very beginning, Cherry Red has been about embracing variety and backing music with character, wherever it comes from. These catalogs reflect that spirit perfectly – they’re distinctive and culturally important in very different ways. We’re delighted to be taking them on and making sure they’re properly looked after, properly heard, and continue to find new audiences.”

UK label Cherry Red Records has acquired the catalogs of Gull Records, State Records and Uproar Entertainment.

Gull Records:

  • The UK rock and pop label was established in 1974.

  • Its notable releases include the first two Judas Priest albums, as well as music from Arthur Brown, Seventh Wave and Isotope.

  • Its publishing catalog includes global hit “Barbados” by Typically Tropical, of which Cherry Red now represents both the master and publishing rights.

  • Also included are the publishing rights to The Vengaboys’ 1999 hit “We’re Going To Ibiza.”

State Records:

  • Was founded in 1975 with a focus on pop, soul and disco.

  • It released more than 100 singles and myriad albums by artists such as Mac & Katie Kissoon, Gary Benson and Delegation.

Uproar Entertainment:

  • The stand-up comedy label’s catalog includes releases by the likes of Brian Regan and Margaret Cho.

  • It was acquired through a partnership with MVD Entertainment.

What they said:

  • Adam Velasco, Cherry Red MD: “Since the very beginning, Cherry Red has been about embracing variety and backing music with character, wherever it comes from. These catalogs reflect that spirit perfectly – they’re distinctive and culturally important in very different ways. We’re delighted to be taking them on and making sure they’re properly looked after, properly heard, and continue to find new audiences.”

UK label Cherry Red Records has acquired the catalogs of Gull Records, State Records and Uproar Entertainment.

Gull Records:

  • The UK rock and pop label was established in 1974.

  • Its notable releases include the first two Judas Priest albums, as well as music from Arthur Brown, Seventh Wave and Isotope.

  • Its publishing catalog includes global hit “Barbados” by Typically Tropical, of which Cherry Red now represents both the master and publishing rights.

  • Also included are the publishing rights to The Vengaboys’ 1999 hit “We’re Going To Ibiza.”

State Records:

  • Was founded in 1975 with a focus on pop, soul and disco.

  • It released more than 100 singles and myriad albums by artists such as Mac & Katie Kissoon, Gary Benson and Delegation.

Uproar Entertainment:

  • The stand-up comedy label’s catalog includes releases by the likes of Brian Regan and Margaret Cho.

  • It was acquired through a partnership with MVD Entertainment.

What they said:

  • Adam Velasco, Cherry Red MD: “Since the very beginning, Cherry Red has been about embracing variety and backing music with character, wherever it comes from. These catalogs reflect that spirit perfectly – they’re distinctive and culturally important in very different ways. We’re delighted to be taking them on and making sure they’re properly looked after, properly heard, and continue to find new audiences.”