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Muddy Waters’ “Mannish Boy” + More Publishing Royalties

Artwork for Muddy Waters’ “Mannish Boy” + More Publishing Royalties
    • BMG
    • Blues
    • Muddy Waters
    • Rock
    • …

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    $7,050

    4.77 x LTM

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    About

    $1,479
    3-Year Average
    $1,501
    Earnings Since 2016
    $10,194
    67.08 Years
    Works Included
    27
    —
    $5,000
    Owner Last Active
    Over 30 days ago
    Fixed-Return
    Fixed-Return Amount
    $8,500
    Musical Composition
    Mechanical, Public Performance, Sync
    No
    Payor
    BMG
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    The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on

    Overview

    This catalog showcases some of the most iconic blues standards, including the Hall of Fame classic "Mannish Boy," performed by Muddy Waters.

    The dollar age of this catalog is impressive at 66.98. This figure is a weighted measurement of how long the songs that have earned royalties. A higher Dollar Age generally signifies that a catalog's royalty earnings are more likely to be stable. 

    Artist & Song Information

    "Mannish Boy," a seminal blues track, was first recorded by Muddy Waters on May 24, 1955. Waters revisited the song multiple times throughout his career, including a 1968 version for the Electric Mud album, designed to appeal to a rock audience, and a 1977 rendition on the Hard Again album, produced by Johnny Winter. The song has earned enduring acclaim, being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame as a "Classic of Blues Recordings," featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll," and ranked among Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time," solidifying its legacy as a timeless blues masterpiece.

    "It Hurts Me Too" is a classic blues song that has been widely interpreted by various artists over the years. First recorded by Tampa Red in 1940, the song is a mid-tempo eight-bar blues featuring slide guitar. Elmore James, known as the "King of the Slide Guitar," recorded his version of "It Hurts Me Too" in 1957. This rendition introduced some of the lyrics that are most familiar today. 

    Other Information

    How This Investment Works. As the winning bidder, you will collect 100% of payments until you receive the fixed amount of $8,500 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 $4,000 and the seller wants the royalty stream back, they can pay you $4,500 to reclaim the royalties.

    This catalog cannot be added to the Secondary Market of The Exchange. 
     

    Financials

    Earnings By Period

    Quarterly, as statements report

    • Domestic
    • International
    • Unreported
    • Net
    Year20202021202220232024*
    Earnings$914$776$2,234$1,003$1,031

    * 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.


    Works

    "Mannish Boy" is the most significant revenue generator in the portfolio, contributing between 56.81% and 83.1% of overall earnings each year. 

    "It Hurts Me Too" has demonstrated a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.66% over five years, with its contribution to overall earnings ranging from 3.86% to 18.33%.

    WorksEarningsShare
    Mannish Boy$1,22183%
    It Hurts Me Too$1027%
    Little By Little$574%
    Sugar Sweet$191%
    Cut You Loose$181%
    Other$624%

    Income Types

    Synchronization, it is the most significant contributor to overall earnings, with percentages ranging from 38.36% in Year 4 to 75.89% in Year 3. 

    Streaming Mechanical earnings represent 14% of earnings in the past year and 10% of earnings overall. 

    Income TypesEarningsShare
    Sync$1,02569%
    Streaming Mechanical$20814%
    Performance$1057%
    Mechanical$795%
    Download Mechanical$312%
    Other$312%

    Sources

    Streaming exhibits a positive growth pattern, with the CAGR at 6.45%. 

    SourcesEarningsShare
    TV and Film$50334%
    Streaming$31321%
    International Sources$755%
    Streaming$2736%
    Music Rights Org$1318%
    Radio$46%
    Streaming Video$22%
    TV and Film$01%
    Other$2838%
    Record Label$433%
    Satellite Radio$262%
    Other$51935%

    * 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
    12 Year Old Boy The325956
    Baila Morena646209
    Bright Sounds325951
    Carrissa M. London (arc) - Unallocated By Title1345325
    Come On In This House325960
    Cry For Me Baby325948
    Cut You Loose325946
    How Blue Can You Get325961
    I Don't Know Why325926
    I Need Me A Car325962