Listing 5593
Yellowcard - Publishing Royalties

- Universal Music Publishing Group
- Rock
- Yellowcard
- Fixed Return
- Pop Rock
- Pop Punk
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$143,050
4.76 x LTM
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29 offers made by 4 buyers
- List price
- Closed
- Accepted
Offer History
$143,050
Buyer 2 made 2 years ago
Accepted$145,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$143,000
Buyer 2 made 2 years ago
Increased$163,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Expired)Seller Counteroffer (Expired)$143,700
Buyer 2 made 2 years ago
About
- $30,043
- 3-Year Average
- $25,056
- Earnings Since 2010
- $235,290
- 20.18 Years
- Works Included
- 54
- —
- $95,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Fixed-Return
- Fixed-Return Amount
- $215,500
- Musical Composition
- Mechanical, Public Performance, Sync
- No
- Payor
- Universal Music Publishing Group
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This catalog showcases songs from the renowned American rock band Yellowcard, including their multi-platinum hit, "Ocean Avenue."
A key strength of this catalog is its Dollar Age of 20.18. This indicates that the songs in the catalog have been generating revenue for a considerable period. The catalog's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stands at 15.93%, which places it significantly above the 75th percentile of all catalogs we have analyzed.
Artist & Song Information
Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997, Yellowcard is a rock band celebrated for their distinctive blend of the violin with the classic sounds of pop punk and alternative rock. Their most famous singles, "Ocean Avenue," "Only One," and "Lights and Sounds," are all featured in this catalog.
"Ocean Avenue '' is one of Yellowcard's most iconic and successful tracks, contributing significantly to the band's popularity and recognition within the pop punk and alternative rock scenes. It was released on December 15, 2003 as the lead single and title track from their fourth studio album of the same name. It became a commercial success, achieving double platinum certification in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
"Only One" was released in June 2004 as the third and final single from the Ocean Avenue album. The song is known for its emotive lyrics and powerful composition, which deals with themes of love, loss, and heartbreak. It was well-received by fans and critics alike, peaking at number 28 on U.S. Billboard Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs).
"Lights and Sounds" serves as the title track and lead single from their fifth studio album, also named Lights and Sounds. It was released on November 15, 2005, and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, becoming the band's highest-charting song.
Other Information
How This Investment Works. As the winning bidder, you will collect 100% of payments until you receive the fixed amount of $215,500 from this asset.
Early Repayment. The seller of this asset can repay the remaining advance balance at any time.For example: If after two years, this asset has paid you $50,000 and the seller wants the royalty stream back, they can pay you $165,500 to reclaim the royalties.
This catalog will not be automatically added to the Secondary Market of The Exchange.
Matching Right: This seller's publisher holds a matching right on any sale of the income generated by this catalog. The publisher will have the opportunity to match the accepted offer. If you are the winning bidder, the publisher must first decline their matching right before you will be able to complete your purchase. For more information on how the matching right works, please email: info@royaltyexchange.com.
Earnings note. 2H2022 domestic includes several large payments from Peloton for the track “Ocean Avenue” totaling $1,485. Any similar payments in the future will be owed to the buyer.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Half-yearly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $16,633 | $16,107 | $20,968 | $24,157 | $30,043 |
Works
The standout performer in the catalog is 'Ocean Avenue', which has consistently shown impressive growth throughout the five years, demonstrating a CAGR of 23.41%. This is a strong indication of its steadily increasing popularity.
'Only One', 'Lights & Sounds' and 'Breathing' have shown consistent growth over the years, with CAGRs of 6.67%, 18.47% and 19.73% respectively. These songs have been steady performers, contributing to the overall earnings of the catalog.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | $17,421 | 58% |
| Only One | $3,595 | 12% |
| Lights & Sounds | $1,754 | 6% |
| Breathing | $1,696 | 6% |
| Way Away | $1,631 | 5% |
| Other | $3,947 | 13% |
Income Types
Streaming mechanical royalties have shown the most significant growth over the period, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 42.38%. This income type has also increasingly contributed to the overall earnings, growing from 28.79% in Year 1 to 65.5% in Year 5, indicating its growing importance to the catalog.
Performance royalties have shown steady growth, with a CAGR of 14.43%. Growth rates were consistently positive, ranging from 9.02% in Year 2 to 20.33% in Year 5.
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming Mechanical | $19,680 | 66% |
| Performance | $6,176 | 21% |
| $1,643 | 5% | |
| Download Mechanical | $625 | 2% |
| Streaming Performance | $595 | 2% |
| Other | $1,325 | 4% |
Sources
Streaming has consistently been the largest contributor to overall earnings, accouting for over 69% in the last 12 months.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $16,167 | 54% |
| International Sources | $7,398 | 25% |
| Streaming | $4,705 | 64% |
| Music Rights Org | $751 | 10% |
| Music Publisher | $73 | 1% |
| International Sources | $56 | 1% |
| Satellite Radio | $12 | 0% |
| Other | $1,795 | 24% |
| Music Rights Org | $872 | 3% |
| Satellite Radio | $604 | 2% |
| TV and Film | $273 | 1% |
| Other | $4,729 | 16% |
Users
Spotify, the biggest contributor to overall earnings, shows a consistent growth in royalties, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.1%.
Apple Music's royalties display a remarkable growth trend, with the highest CAGR of 29.3% among the five music users.
YouTube also shows a positive growth trend with a CAGR of 9.88%.
| Users | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify | $9,226 | 31% |
| Apple Music | $5,230 | 17% |
| Youtube | $2,640 | 9% |
| Ascap | $872 | 3% |
| Amazon Music | $861 | 3% |
| Other | $11,213 | 37% |
* 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 |
|---|---|
| BACK HOME | DE9025 |
| BACK HOME | DE9025-0 |
| BELIEVE | DE9022 |
| BELIEVE | DE9022-0 |
| BREATHING | DE9011 |
| BREATHING | DE9011-0 |
| CITY OF DEVILS | CT4314 |
| CITY OF DEVILS | CT4314-0 |
| DOWN ON MY HEAD | CT4321 |
| DOWN ON MY HEAD | CT4321-0 |