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A&M Records/Controversies

A&M Records controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1998Alpert and Moss lawsuit against PolyGram
  2. 1977Sex Pistols signing and rapid termination

  1. 1998

    Alpert and Moss lawsuit against PolyGram

    Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss sued PolyGram alleging breach of the agreement protecting A&M's identity and treatment after the acquisition. The dispute ended in a settlement reported as an additional $200 million payment.

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  2. 1977

    Sex Pistols signing and rapid termination

    A&M staged a signing ceremony with the Sex Pistols outside Buckingham Palace after the band had left EMI. Although the agreement had been made shortly beforehand, A&M terminated the relationship within approximately a week.

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