Listing 5233
My Chemical Romance - International Publishing Royalties

- Sony Music Publishing (non-USD)
- My Chemical Romance
- Rock
- Publishing
- Streaming Heavy
- …
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Sale Price
$350,000
8.98 x LTM
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58 offers made by 6 buyers
- List price
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Offer History
$350,000
Buyer 6 made 2 years ago
Buyer OfferBuyer Counteroffer$355,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$347,100
Buyer 6 made 2 years ago
$355,750
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$347,000
Buyer 6 made 2 years ago
Increased
About
- $38,976
- 3-Year Average
- $33,547
- Earnings Since 2014
- $201,834
- 20.01 Years
- Works Included
- 26
- $***,***
- $250,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Musical Composition
- Mechanical, Public Performance, Sync
- No
- Payor
- Sony Music Publishing (non-USD)
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
These My Chemical Romance earnings represent promising potential for long-term cash flow generation. Over the last five years, it has shown consistent growth in earnings, with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.01%. To put this into context, the catalog’s CAGR places it above the 75th percentile of all the music catalogs analyzed, which is a strong indicator of its performance.
A detailed year-on-year analysis shows remarkable growth in earnings, particularly from Year 3 to Year 4, where the growth rate was 38.01%. Although the growth rate dropped to 9.01% in the following year, it still represents a positive trajectory.
The catalog's Dollar Age is 20.01 which indicates that the songs within it have a solid earning history and can be expected to generate stable royalty income in the future. A higher Dollar Age is generally better since it suggests that the earnings of the catalog are less likely to fluctuate wildly and are more predictable.
Artist & Song Information
My Chemical Romance (MCR) is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey, formed in 2001. They are often associated with the emo genre, but their music also includes elements of punk rock, pop punk, alternative rock, and post-hardcore.
Their music and fashion style influenced many young fans and other bands in the genre. They were often discussed in the context of the emo subculture, with their lyrics and aesthetic resonating deeply with a generation of fans who felt misunderstood or outside mainstream culture. They maintained a dedicated fan base and are often credited with helping to bring emo and alternative rock into the mainstream.
The band's influence extends beyond music to fashion, with their distinctive visual style and thematic elements influencing trends in the alternative scene. Their music videos and live performances were known for their theatricality and narrative depth, often complementing their concept albums' storytelling.
Other Information
Earnings Note. This asset includes royalties earned outside the US & Canada only. There is an increase in the Last 12 Months' earnings resulting from a series of live shows in Europe by My Chemical Romance. These royalties will be recurring only when My Chemical Romance performs live outside of the United States & Canada. According to Chartmetric’s Spotify data, 70% of My Chemical Romance's listeners reside outside of the US & Canada, leaving a vast international audience to tap into.
Exchange Rates. Royalties for this asset are reported by PRS in Great British Pounds (GBP). To calculate royalty payments in U.S. Dollars (USD), Royalty Exchange applies the average historical exchange rate for the distribution month (via X-rates.com).
Future royalties will be paid to Royalty Exchange in GBP converted to USD upon receipt, and then paid in USD to the winning investor. The receiving bank may increase the exchange rate by up to 2.5% as a transaction fee. Assets paid in foreign currency entail additional risk as foreign exchange rate changes will cause fluctuations in future cash flows.
This catalog will not be automatically added to the Secondary Market of The Exchange. The winning bidder can contact Royalty Exchange to relist.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Half-yearly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $20,796 | $25,360 | $25,908 | $35,756 | $38,976 |
Works
'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)', shows steady and significant growth in annual royalties, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.36%. The song's royalties have grown from $5,202 in the first year to $9,536 in the fifth year. The song consistently represents around a quarter of the catalog's overall earnings.
The second song, 'Helena', has a lower CAGR of 12.29%, with a less consistent growth pattern. However, its percentage of overall earnings is roughly similar to that of 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)', hovering around the mid-20% range.
'The Ghost of You', has a higher CAGR than 'I'm Not Okay (I Promise)' and 'Helena' at 17.38%, and its contribution to overall earnings has been gradually increasing.
The fourth and fifth songs, 'Thank You for the Venom' and 'Give 'Em Hell Kid', show the most dramatic growth patterns. 'Thank You for the Venom' has a high CAGR of 35.94% and 'Give 'Em Hell Kid' even surpasses this with a CAGR of 38.18%. They contribute less to overall earnings compared to the other songs, but their share has been increasing, especially for 'Thank You for the Venom'.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| I'm Not Okay (i Promise) | $9,536 | 24% |
| Helena | $8,443 | 22% |
| The Ghost Of You | $4,068 | 10% |
| Thank You For The Venom | $2,713 | 7% |
| Give 'em Hell Kid | $2,140 | 5% |
| Other | $12,076 | 31% |
Income Types
Streaming shows consistent growth over the years with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.28%, indicating a reliable and steady source of income.
Performance income showed a significant spike in Year 4 with a growth of 910.63%, contributing to a high CAGR of 71.26%. This increase is the result of live tour dates in 2022 and 2023.
Streaming Performance also shows steady growth over the years, with a CAGR of 9.53%.
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming Mechanical | $17,227 | 44% |
| Performance | $9,484 | 24% |
| Streaming Performance | $7,557 | 19% |
| Mechanical | $592 | 2% |
| $421 | 1% | |
| Other | $3,695 | 9% |
Sources
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Sources | $38,976 | 100% |
| Streaming | $24,754 | 64% |
| Live Performance | $7,224 | 19% |
| Performance | $774 | 2% |
| Download | $652 | 2% |
| $421 | 1% | |
| Other | $5,151 | 13% |
* Historic royalty income does not guarantee future royalty income. Future royalty income depends upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the intellectual property associated with this listing. All earnings analysis and investment decisions are investors’ sole responsibility per Royalty Exchange’s Terms of Use.
Media
Included Works
| Work Title | Work ID |
|---|---|
| BURY ME IN BLACK (DEMO) | 2432619 |
| CEMETERY DRIVE | 2343878 |
| CUBICLES | 2345163 |
| DEMOLITION LOVERS | 2351484 |
| DESERT SONG | 2425912 |
| DROWNING LESSONS | 2002076 |
| EARLY SUNSETS OVER MONROEVILLE | 2030923 |
| GIVE 'EM HELL KID | 2371667 |
| HANG 'EM HIGH | 2016129 |
| HEADFIRST FOR HALOS | 2058850 |