Listing 5992
Sound Recording Royalties for Chet Baker
- Sony Music Entertainment
- Universal Music Group Recordings
- Streaming Heavy
- Chet Baker
- Jazz
- Sound Recording
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$212,200
8.62 x LTM
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16 offers made by 11 buyers
- List price
- Closed
- Accepted
Offer History
$212,200
Buyer 10 made 1 year ago
Accepted$198,958
Buyer 8 made 1 year ago
Outbid$151,888
Buyer 9 made 1 year ago
$150,000
Buyer 10 made 1 year ago
$148,100
Buyer 11 made 1 year ago
About
- $24,621
- 3-Year Average
- $18,594
- Earnings Since 2019
- $117,543
- 52.51 Years
- Works Included
- 1130
- $***,***
- $100,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Sound Recording
- Sales, Streaming, Sync
- No
- Payors
- Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group Recordings
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This listing includes the sound recording royalties for jazz icon Chet Baker.
The catalog showcases strong diversity, with 55% of Last 12 Months (LTM) earnings and 31% of overall earnings coming from outside the Top 5 songs.
A Dollar Age of 52.51 highlights a long history of consistent royalty generation—a key indicator of stability and longevity. A higher Dollar Age reflects sustained earnings over time, reinforcing the catalog’s ability to deliver reliable income for decades.
Artist & Song Information
Chet Baker (1929–1988) was an acclaimed American jazz trumpeter and vocalist who became a defining figure in the cool jazz movement. Rising to prominence in the early 1950s with Gerry Mulligan’s innovative piano-less quartet, Baker’s lyrical trumpet playing and smooth, intimate vocals captivated audiences. His 1954 album Chet Baker Sings showcased his dual talent as a musician and vocalist, with standout renditions of “My Funny Valentine” and “I Fall in Love Too Easily” becoming jazz standards. Throughout his career, Baker recorded numerous celebrated albums, including Chet (1959) and It Could Happen to You (1958), earning international acclaim for his melodic and emotionally rich style. He enjoyed significant success in Europe, where he frequently toured and collaborated with renowned artists. Known for his understated yet expressive approach to jazz, Baker’s work remains timeless, influencing generations of musicians and solidifying his place as one of jazz’s most enduring and beloved figures.
Other Information
Earnings Note. Catch-up payments for the sales periods March 2007 through May 2024 totaling approximately $9,545 are included in the Last 12 Month's earnings for the works "Born to Be Blue", "Chet Baker Sings (Album). "You're Mine, You!", "The Touch Of Your Lips", "That Ole Devil Called Love", "There Is No Greater", and "Everything Depends On You". Excluding these catch-ups adjusts LTM to $15,075 and the 3-Year Average to $16,159, approximately. Any future catch-up payments will be payable to the winner of this catalog.
Copyright Length. For many of the works, according to U.S. copyright law, the copyright was automatically renewed to last 110 years from the publication date. After the copyrights expire, the compositions will enter the public domain and will no longer be eligible to earn royalties unless further legal extensions or changes apply. Top earning tracks expiration years are listed below:
2064 Expiration: “My Funny Valentine”, “Time After Time (Vocal Version)”I Fall In Love Too Easily”
2067 Expiration: “I Wish You Love", “You're Mine, You!”, “The Touch Of Your Lips”, “Born to Be Blue"
2070 Expiration: “Autumn Leaves”
Earnings Note. The Earnings by Period chart below reflects royalty payments based on two distinct statement sets from different payors. The Last 12 Months include:
Sony Music Entertainment Statements: H2 2022, H1 2023, H2 2023, and H1 2024
Universal Music Entertainment Statements: H2 2022, H1 2023, H2 2023, and H1 2024
Financials
Royalty Payors
Earnings By Period
Half-yearly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Unreported
- Net
Note: The earnings reported above reflect royalties as they have been reported from the multiple payors included in this listing. If one of the payors has not yet paid for a reported period it will not be reflected above. Please see “Other Information” for details.
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $32,486 | $12,397 | $11,768 | $25,408 | $10,904 |
* 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
"Born To Be Blue" and "You're Mine, You!" began generating income in the most recent year, covering the sales period from March 2007 to May 2024. While future catch-up payments are not anticipated, any that do occur will be payable to the buyer.
"Autumn Leaves" has shown steady growth, achieving a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 32%. Despite a slight dip in Year 3, it rebounded strongly in Years 4 and 5, reinforcing its reliability as a consistent performer.
"Chet Baker Sings" has also demonstrated solid, sustained growth, with a five-year CAGR of 26%.
Additionally, 55% of Last 12 Months (LTM) earnings came from outside the Top 5 songs, highlighting the catalog's strong diversity.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Born To Be Blue | $3,788 | 15% |
| You're Mine, You! | $2,743 | 11% |
| Autumn Leaves | $1,827 | 7% |
| Chet Baker Sings Bl | $1,467 | 6% |
| The Touch Of Your Lips | $1,390 | 6% |
| Other | $13,406 | 54% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording | $24,621 | 100% |
Sources
International sources have been the largest revenue driver, contributing 39% to 54% of the catalog's total earnings, underscoring its global appeal.
Streaming ranks as the second-largest revenue source, generating 32% to 45% of overall earnings.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International Sources | $12,745 | 52% |
| Streaming | $10,091 | 79% |
| Music Rights Org | $323 | 3% |
| Music Publisher | $323 | 3% |
| Record Label | $80 | 1% |
| Download | $33 | 0% |
| Other | $1,894 | 15% |
| Streaming | $10,342 | 42% |
| Retail Plays | $2 | 0% |
| Streaming Video | $2 | 0% |
| Download | $0 | 0% |
| Other | $1,528 | 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.