Listing 5604
Royalty Share from Jimi Hendrix’s “Band of Gypsys”

- Universal Music Group Recordings
- Jimi Hendrix
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- Machine Gun
- …
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Sale Price
$85,250
11.33 x LTM
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Seller made 2 years ago
Seller OfferSeller Counteroffer$78,400
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$85,250
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About
- $7,525
- 3-Year Average
- $5,607
- Earnings Since 2014
- $62,169
- 57.67 Years
- Works Included
- 9
- $**,***
- $25,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Sound Recording
- Sales, Streaming, Sync
- No
- Payor
- Universal Music Group Recordings
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This catalog features sound recording royalties from the iconic album, Band of Gypsys, by legendary guitarist, Jimi Hendrix.
The dollar age of the catalog is 53.36, which is a weighted measure of how long the songs have been earning royalties. A higher dollar age typically indicates that a catalog's royalty earnings have stabilized.
Artist & Song Information
Band of Gypsys is a live album by Jimi Hendrix and the first without his original group, the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Recorded on January 1, 1970, at the Fillmore East in New York City, Band of Gypsys showcased a new direction for Hendrix with bandmates Billy Cox on bass and Buddy Miles on drums, emphasizing more funk and R&B elements.
The album is noted for its departure from the psychedelic rock sound that Hendrix was famously associated with, moving towards a blend more in line with soul, funk, and the blues. It includes some of Hendrix's most notable live performances, such as "Machine Gun," a lengthy, improvisational track that Hendrix dedicated to the soldiers fighting in Vietnam, showcasing his extraordinary guitar skills and use of effects to simulate the sounds of warfare.
The cultural impact of Band of Gypsys extends beyond just the music. It was a pivotal moment in rock history, showcasing an all-Black rock band at a time when the music industry and the world were deeply divided by racial issues.
Other Information
Copyright Length. The copyright term for this asset will be valid through 2065. The original recording was released in 1970 and according to U.S. copyright law, the copyright was automatically renewed to last 95 years from the creation date (rather than the life of the author +70 years, which is the copyright length for works published beginning in 1978).
Territory Note. Only earnings generated in the US and Canada are included in this sale.
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 | $4,093 | $8,582 | $5,675 | $3,622 | $7,525 |
Works
Earnings reported under the album title, Band of Gypsys, spiked in Year 2 and Year 5 as the result of physical sales reported in those periods.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Band Of Gypsys | $5,757 | 70% |
| Machine Gun | $814 | 10% |
| Who Knows | $708 | 9% |
| Power Of Soul | $397 | 5% |
| Changes | $211 | 3% |
| Other | -$361 | -4% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording | $7,525 | 100% |
Sources
Streaming is the most significant source of income, with average earnings of $2,820 per year, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.21% over the last 5 years.
Physical sales of both Vinyl and CD have spiked in Year 2 and Year 5. Despite this, it has a high CAGR of 44.47% over the last 5 years, indicating that physical sales, while unpredictable, have shown substantial growth over time.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $4,296 | 50% |
| Physical | $3,732 | 43% |
| Retail Plays | $24 | 0% |
| Record Label | $7 | 0% |
| Download | $4 | 0% |
| Other | -$537 | -6% |
* 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 |
|---|---|
| BAND OF GYPSYS | 60250881149 |
| CHANGES | USNPD0800759 |
| MACHINE GUN | USNPD0800762 |
| MESSAGE TO LOVE | USNPD0800763 |
| MESSAGE TO LOVE (7") | 60250867751 |
| NET RESERVES | NET RESERVES |
| POWER OF SOUL | USNPD0800761 |
| WE GOTTA LIVE TOGETHER - LIVE | USNPD0800764 |
| WHO KNOWS | USNPD0800760 |