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

Artwork for Royalty Share from Jimi Hendrix’s “Band of Gypsys”
    • Universal Music Group Recordings
    • Jimi Hendrix
    • Rock
    • Classic Rock
    • Machine Gun
    • …

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    $85,250

    11.33 x LTM

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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
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    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
    Year20192020202120222023
    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. 

    WorksEarningsShare
    Band Of Gypsys$5,75770%
    Machine Gun$81410%
    Who Knows$7089%
    Power Of Soul$3975%
    Changes$2113%
    Other-$361-4%

    Income Types

    Income TypesEarningsShare
    Sound Recording$7,525100%

    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.

    SourcesEarningsShare
    Streaming$4,29650%
    Physical$3,73243%
    Retail Plays$240%
    Record Label$70%
    Download$40%
    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 TitleWork ID
    BAND OF GYPSYS60250881149
    CHANGESUSNPD0800759
    MACHINE GUNUSNPD0800762
    MESSAGE TO LOVEUSNPD0800763
    MESSAGE TO LOVE (7")60250867751
    NET RESERVESNET RESERVES
    POWER OF SOULUSNPD0800761
    WE GOTTA LIVE TOGETHER - LIVEUSNPD0800764
    WHO KNOWSUSNPD0800760