Legacy Catalog Acquisitions

Legacy catalog acquisitions in the music industry involve purchasing the rights to a collection of older songs or recordings. This has become a significant business, with major labels and investment firms acquiring catalogs for their potential for continued revenue through streaming, licensing, and other uses.

Legacy Catalog Acquisitions

Legacy catalog acquisitions in the music industry involve purchasing the rights to a collection of older songs or recordings. This has become a significant business, with major labels and investment firms acquiring catalogs for their potential for continued revenue through streaming, licensing, and other uses.

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Deals & Signings

Oct 22, 2026

1 min read

Reservoir Media Acquires José Feliciano's Recorded Music Catalog

Deal also includes non-exclusive name, image, and likeness rights

Reservoir Media Acquires José Feliciano's Recorded Music Catalog

Deal also includes non-exclusive name, image, and likeness rights

Deals & Signings

Oct 22, 2026

Deals & Signings

Oct 21, 2026

1 min read

Reservoir Acquires Publishing Catalog of Jazz Composer Billy Strayhorn

Will also partner on name, image and likeness rights with the Strayhorn estate

Reservoir Acquires Publishing Catalog of Jazz Composer Billy Strayhorn

Will also partner on name, image and likeness rights with the Strayhorn estate

Deals & Signings

Oct 21, 2026

Policy & Legal

Jul 14, 2026

2 min read

BMG Acquires Remaining Interests in ARC Music, Hal David, and John Lee Hooker Publishing Catalogs

Contains musical works that helped shape American popular music

BMG Acquires Remaining Interests in ARC Music, Hal David, and John Lee Hooker Publishing Catalogs

Contains musical works that helped shape American popular music

Policy & Legal

Jul 14, 2026

Deals & Signings

Mar 13, 2026

1 min read

BMG Secures Publishing and Recording Catalog of A Flock of Seagulls

The British band were a defining force in the UK new wave movement

BMG Secures Publishing and Recording Catalog of A Flock of Seagulls

The British band were a defining force in the UK new wave movement

Deals & Signings

Mar 13, 2026

Deals & Signings

Jan 27, 2026

1 min read

Primary Wave and Nas Nuvens Acquire Gilberto Gil’s Catalog

The Brazilian artist’s career spans six decades and more than 60 albums

Primary Wave and Nas Nuvens Acquire Gilberto Gil’s Catalog

The Brazilian artist’s career spans six decades and more than 60 albums

Deals & Signings

Jan 27, 2026

Deals & Signings

Jan 26, 2026

1 min read

Bella Figura Music Acquires Stake in Jeepster Recordings Catalog

Includes releases by Belle and Sebastian, Snow Patrol and more

Bella Figura Music Acquires Stake in Jeepster Recordings Catalog

Includes releases by Belle and Sebastian, Snow Patrol and more

Deals & Signings

Jan 26, 2026

Deals & Signings

Jan 13, 2026

1 min read

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Purchases Big Yellow Dog Music

Sony now owns Big Yellow Dog’s entire catalog and will be the publisher for its full roster

Sony Music Publishing Nashville Purchases Big Yellow Dog Music

Sony now owns Big Yellow Dog’s entire catalog and will be the publisher for its full roster

Deals & Signings

Jan 13, 2026

Deals & Signings

Jan 9, 2026

1 min read

Troy Carter Purchases Pop Art Records Catalog

Includes debut releases by Salt-N-Pepa, MC Shan and more

Troy Carter Purchases Pop Art Records Catalog

Includes debut releases by Salt-N-Pepa, MC Shan and more

Deals & Signings

Jan 9, 2026