Sound Recording Royalties for Ocean Colour Scene

This listing features sound recording royalties from the acclaimed UK band Ocean Colour Scene, a staple of Britpop and alternative rock.

Over the most recent five-year period, the catalog has maintained a strong 11.18% CAGR, positioning it in the upper quartile of our dataset, where the 75th percentile is 10.92%. Recent growth has been driven by the release of compilations and box sets, with revenue increasing 21% and 17% over the past two years years.

The Dollar Age of the catalog is 25.90 years. This metric is vital as it suggests the catalog comprises songs that have been generating income for a considerable period. 

Ocean Colour Scene, formed in Birmingham in 1989, rose to prominence during the Britpop era with their fusion of mod revival, psychedelic rock, and blues influences. Their breakthrough album, Moseley Shoals (1996), reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and included hits like The Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught the Train, and You've Got It Bad. This success was followed by Marchin’ Already (1997), which debuted at No. 1 in the UK, surpassing Oasis’ Be Here Now. Other notable albums include One from the Modern (1999), which continued their chart success. Their track Hundred Mile High City gained further recognition when it was featured in the film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Their influence was solidified with a nomination for Best British Album (Moseley Shoals) and Best British Group at the 1997 Brit Awards.

The band's legacy is celebrated through multiple retrospective collections, including Yesterday Today 1992-2018, a 15-CD box set featuring all their studio albums, B-sides, and rarities. Another significant compilation, 21: The Boxset (2010), marked their 21st anniversary with 86 tracks spanning their career. Their enduring impact is evident not just in these releases but in their continued touring and the lasting appeal of their music. Ocean Colour Scene remains an essential name in British rock, particularly among fans of the Britpop movement.

Earnings Note. Reported earnings from Universal Music Group are net of third-party payment deductions for Producer royalties. You will see these deductions in the raw data under Track Title labeled "Third Party Payment" (Track ID: TPP).

Exchange Rates. Royalties for this asset are reported by Universal Music Group Recprdings in GBP. To calculate royalty payments in U.S. Dollars (USD), Royalty Exchange applies the average historical exchange rate for the distribution month (via X-rates.com).

Future royalties will be paid to Royalty Exchange in GBP converted to USD upon receipt, and then paid in USD to the winning investor. The receiving bank may increase the exchange rate by up to 2.5% as a transaction fee. 

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