Castle Communications

Castle Communications PLC
TypePrivate
IndustryPublishing, distribution
GenreMusical reissues and repertoire
Founded1983 (1983)
FounderTerry Shand, Cliff Dane, Jon Beecher
Defunct2007 (2007)
Faterenamed Sanctuary Records Group Ltd
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
ParentBMG Rights Management since 2013
Universal Music Group 2007 - 2013
The Sanctuary Group 2000 - 2007
Rutland Trust 1998 - 2000
Alliance Entertainment Corp (US) 1994 - 1998
SubsidiariesDojo Ltd
Knight Records
Sequel Records

Castle Communications, also known as Castle Music, was a British independent record label and home video distributor founded in 1983 by Terry Shand, Cliff Dane, and Jon Beecher. Its video imprint was called Castle Vision. The label's production ceased in 2007, and its remaining rights are now chiefly vested in BMG Rights Management. Castle also operated subsidiary labels including Essential Records, Raw Power & When!.