Most Expensive Music Deals

The biggest music industry deals ever signed

Queen with Sony Music

$1.3 Billion

Band's catalog sold to Sony Music in 2022, securing one of the highest recorded music deals.

$1.2 Billion

Rights to Jackson's iconic music catalog sold in 2021, one of the largest ever music acquisitions.

$500 Million

Legendary singer-songwriter's catalog sold to Universal for a major industry-shaking deal.

$500 Million

Publishing rights deal with Sony featuring extensive royalty sharing.

$405 Million

Taylor Swift's recent record-breaking contract with Republic Records and Universal Music Group.

$400 Million

Legendary Pink Floyd catalog deal signed in 2020 for massive streaming and publishing assets.

$300 Million

Signed catalog deal for music and publishing rights with Universal Music Group.

$300 Million

Turner's publishing rights sold to BMG as part of major estate distribution.

$300 Million

KISS music catalog acquired by Pophouse in a significant live entertainment partnership.

$300 Million

Songwriting and publishing rights packaged in a single high-value deal.