In October 1986, Mercuriadis joined Rod Smallwood and Andy Taylor, the founders, at Sanctuary Music (Overseas) Limited, a management company based in the United Kingdom.
During their collaboration that span over 5 years, Mercuriadis managed several of Morrissey's albums including You Are the Quarry, First of the Gang to Die, Ringleader of the Tormentors, and Greatest Hits [REF].