CMC International was an American independent record label founded by Bill Cain and Tom Lipsky in 1991, focused mainly on classic rock, and classic heavy metal.

[2] In 1995 CMC started a partnership with BMG Entertainment,[2] which in 1999 owned the majority of the company, with founder Tom Lipsky holding a minority stake.

[3] After Universal Music Group acquired Sanctuary in 2007, CMC International ceased to exist.

[4] Since then, Sanctuary has been distributed globally by Warner Music Group through its ADA division.

[5][6] Tom Lipsky is currently working as president of Roadrunner Records' Loud & Proud division, managing classic rock bands and artists.