From Loudersound.
Aerosmith are to release a host of previously unreleased material from their personal archives after signing a new ‘worldwide alliance’ (or ‘record deal’ as such business arrangements were happily known for years) with the Universal Music Group.
This new partnership will encompass not just every studio recording made by the band across their storied career, unifying their classic albums released on Columbia and Geffen, but also give fans unique access to the personal archives of each of the five members of the Boston hard rock quintet. Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford will personally curate their collections of music, photos, video footage, artwork, journals, set lists and memorabilia as part of the band’s on-going 50th anniversary celebrations.
Guitarist joe Perry says: “It’s been a long road but I’m extremely happy and proud to say on behalf of Aerosmith we have been able to bring our 50 years of music under one roof by partnering with UMG. This will allow us to bring our music to our fans in ways we never were able to before. It’s something we’ve dreamed about happening for a long time. It’s a win for Aerosmith, UMG and ultimately our fans. Needless to say we are very excited. It’s an incredible way to celebrate 50 years and the many more years to come.”
Sir Lucian Grange, chairman and CEO of UMG, said that Aerosmith’s global success places them in rarefied air among the all-time greatest rock icons” and said that he π couldn’t be prouder that they have chosen UMG as their global partner.”
Aerosmith manager Larry Rudolph said: “I couldn’t be happier for the band members and their families. Not only are we bringing together the band’s entire catalog in one place, but we’re entrusting these recordings to the very capable hands of Sir Lucian, Bruce Resnikoff and the incredible UMG system worldwide. I would like to thank Sir Lucian for tirelessly working together to craft perhaps the most unique and mutually beneficial catalog arrangement in history and providing a huge commitment to Aerosmith. The members of Aerosmith and I thank him and we all look forward to many years of successfully continuing to share the catalog of the greatest American rock band in history with the world.”
Aerosmith have sold an impressive 150 million records across their 50 year career.
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- Aerosmith - Permanent Vacation - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £18.00, $22.86, €21.06 (New Item) (arrived 01-May-2024 13:53)on May 20, 2024 at 9:49 am
AEROSMITH Permanent Vacation (1987 UK/German-pressed 12-track LP including the singles Hangman Jury, Dude [Looks Like A Lady], Angel & Rag Doll, housed in a glossy picture sleeve with the illustrated lyric inner. The sleeve & vinyl remain in superb Excellent condition WX126)
- Aerosmith - Hole In My Soul - UK - 7" picture disc - £25.00, $31.75, €29.25 (New Item) (arrived 05-Feb-2024 13:33)on May 20, 2024 at 9:49 am
AEROSMITH Hole In My Soul (1997 UK limited edition 7" Picture Disc single, also includes a live version of Nine Lives, housed in a clear PVC ssleeve with an individually numbered picture insert printed with lyrics)
- Aerosmith - Dude Looks Like A Lady - UK - 12" vinyl - £15.00, $19.05, €17.55 (New Item) (arrived 28-Nov-2023 10:34)on May 20, 2024 at 9:49 am
AEROSMITH Dude Looks Like A Lady (1987 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single, also including Simoriah & Once Is Enough. The glossy picture sleeve displays minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played GEF29T)
- Aerosmith - Legendary Child - Japanese - CD-R acetate - Promo - £25.00, $31.75, €29.25 (New Item) (arrived 04-Dec-2023 13:00)on May 20, 2024 at 9:49 am
AEROSMITH Legendary Child (Official 2012 Japanese Sony Music Japan label 1-track promotional only CD-R for the download only single taken from the fifteenth studio album, 'Music from Another Dimension!', intended to have a video produced usingfootage taken from the 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' movie but due to the release being pushed back a year the video never happened. Custom printed disc with title/tracklisting details and custom picture insert with release details plus G.I. Joe image, all text in Japanese)
- Aerosmith - Dude Looks Like A Lady - UK - 12" vinyl - £10.00, $12.70, €11.70 (New Item) (arrived 07-Dec-2023 12:54)on May 20, 2024 at 9:49 am
AEROSMITH Dude Looks Like A Lady (1990 UK 3-track 12" vinyl single, including Love In An Elevator [Live] and Walk This Way [Live], glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor wear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of being played GEF72T)
This is really awesome news as the toxic twins join together closer moving into the future along with the rest of this Legendary Iconic Rock Band! I’ve got the very first original vinyl Aerosmith 1973 albums in immaculate condition as it is a favorite in my collection! Full steam ahead with Aerosmith with every step they take adds onto their Legendary careers in being a Rock band and am a huge ass FAN!