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Island Records

Controversies

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

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  1. 1987

    U2 royalty payment dispute

    Island reportedly could not pay about US$5 million in royalties owed to U2 for The Joshua Tree after funds had been diverted to unsuccessful film projects. U2 negotiated a deal that reportedly included an estimated ten-percent stake in the label.