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Mon, 07 Sep 1998 11:05:24 -0600
Achtung Baby! U2's greatest hits on the way
Island is to release U2�s first best of album this autumn following
intensive high-level negotiations between PolyGram and the
band�s representatives.
The first album, provisionally entitled The Best Of U2 Volume
One 1980-1990, will contain around 15 tracks, and will be
accompanied by a separate B-sides set. The latter may appear as
part of a limited edition double package or as a separate release.
Several weeks of discussions involving PolyGram UK chairman/ ceo
John Kennedy, U2 manager Paul McGuinness and their lawyer Allen
Grubman were finally concluded last Thursday, paving the way for the
release of two new albums on November 2.
"This is an enormous opportunity for retailers to make a fortune,"
says Island managing director Marc Marot. He adds that volume
two will probably follow either next Christmas or the year after.
U2 are likely to have gained significant sweeteners from PolyGram
to release the album since their Island contract contains no provision
for a best of.
"We�re all very happy with the agreement,� says McGuinness, who
admits the initial request for the album was "kind of a surprise".
-- Prarit....[email protected] U2 news: http://www.cableregina.com/users/u2news/u2.html
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