Listing 6160
Songwriting Royalties for The Outsiders

- Songwriter
- Garage Rock
- BMI
- The Outsiders
- Classic Rock
- High Dollar Age
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$39,700
13.00 x LTM
Listing Tools
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38 offers made by 12 buyers
- List price
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Offer History
$39,700
Buyer 10 made 1 year ago
Accepted$39,485
Buyer 4 made 1 year ago
Outbid$39,310
Buyer 10 made 1 year ago
Outbid$39,110
Buyer 4 made 1 year ago
Outbid$38,910
Buyer 10 made 1 year ago
Outbid
About
- $3,055
- 3-Year Average
- $3,070
- Earnings Since 2014
- $31,237
- 59.24 Years
- Works Included
- 2
- $**,***
- $15,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Musical Composition
- Public Performance
- No
- Payor
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This listing features the hit single “Time Won’t Let Me” by iconic garage rock band The Outsiders, along with the track “Lost In My World.”
The catalog demonstrates notable stability, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.76% over the most recent five-year period and just a 0.5% difference between Last 12 Months (LTM) earnings and the 3-Year Average.
The catalog also displays strong diversity in earnings sources, with three categories each contributing at least 18% of the LTM earnings.
The Dollar Age stands at a substantial 59.24 years, indicating that the songs in this catalog have generated revenue over an extended period. A high Dollar Age typically reflects enduring appeal and consistent usage, characteristics associated with catalogs that deliver steady royalty streams over time.
Artist & Song Information
"Time Won’t Let Me" is a 1966 hit by Cleveland-based band The Outsiders. Released as their debut single, it became their biggest success, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in Canada. The song, which blends Merseybeat and Motown influences with jangly 12-string guitar and horn sections, was included on their debut album of the same name. Its popularity helped the band gain national exposure through tours and TV appearances. The song was featured in the 1994 film Timecop and has been covered by artists like Iggy Pop and The Smithereens, cementing its legacy as a garage rock staple. "Lost in My World" is a 1966 track by The Outsiders, featured as the B-side to their single "Respectable," released on Capitol Records.
Other Information
Earnings Note. The copyright term for this asset will be valid though 2061. The original compositions, “Time Won't Let Me” & "Lost In My World" were created in 1966. According to U.S. copyright law, the copyright was automatically renewed to last 95 years from the creation date. As this composition was written prior to 1978 the copyright term is not “life of author” plus 70 years.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Quarterly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
Note: BMI earnings are reported for the period in which they were earned, not for the period they are paid.
Note: BMI’s Q2-2020 distribution includes non-recurring settlement payments from the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC). The settlement represents a rate increase for radio performances in years 2017-2019. You can view the amount of the settlement in the Raw Data file under the “raw_music_user” column with the label: “RMLC2017 STLMNT”, “RMLC2018 STLMNT” and “RMLC2019 STLMNT.”
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $2,921 | $2,943 | $3,067 | $3,213 | $2,411 |
* 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
“Time Won’t Let Me” accounts for the vast majority of the catalog’s earnings, consistently contributing approximately 98.5% of annual revenue.
“Lost in My World” represents a small portion of the total, never exceeding 2% of yearly earnings.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Time Won T Let Me | $3,011 | 99% |
| Lost In My World | $44 | 1% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $3,055 | 100% |
Sources
Satellite Radio showed a decline in CAGR over the most recent five year period, but radio, in contrast, has experienced robust growth with a CAGR of 52.33%.
Streaming presents a stable and growing revenue source with a CAGR of 11.11% over the most recent five year period. This source not only increased in value but also in its proportion of total earnings (13% to 18.%).
International revenue has remained relatively steady, consistently accounting for 9% to 12% of total earnings.
Streaming Video has shown substantial growth, particularly in the most recent year—indicating strong future potential
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite Radio | $1,008 | 33% |
| Radio | $744 | 24% |
| Streaming | $552 | 18% |
| International Sources | $290 | 9% |
| Radio | $150 | 52% |
| Streaming | $93 | 32% |
| Live Performance | $24 | 8% |
| TV and Film | $14 | 5% |
| Other | $8 | 3% |
| Streaming Video | $241 | 8% |
| Other | $220 | 7% |
* 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 |
|---|---|
| LOST IN MY WORLD | 910183 |
| TIME WON T LET ME | 1518315 |