Listing 6271
Earl’s “Tongue Tied” - Publishing Royalties
- Kobalt
- Pop
- Publishing
- Kate Earl
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$35,300
6.21 x LTM
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Offer History
$35,300
Buyer 2 made 1 year ago
Accepted$35,000
Buyer 1 made 1 year ago
Buyer Offer (Outbid)Buyer Counteroffer (Outbid)$36,000
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$34,000
Buyer 1 made 1 year ago
Buyer Offer (Rejected)Buyer Counteroffer (Rejected)$36,500
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)
About
- $5,683
- 3-Year Average
- $3,808
- Earnings Since 2017
- $17,167
- 7.50 Years
- Works Included
- 14
- $**,***
- $26,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Last Transaction Price
- $19,500
- Last Transaction Date
- May 2, 2024
- Life of Rights
- Musical Composition
- Mechanical, Public Performance, Sync
- No
- Payor
- Kobalt
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Sale History
Overview
This listing includes publishing royalties for every song on pop artist Earl’s 2017 album Tongue Tied.
The CAGR of 54.79% is impressively high.This growth rate places the catalog well above the 90th percentile of all catalogs analyzed, showcasing its superior performance in terms of expansion over time. The Dollar Age of 7.5 years indicates a relatively mature catalog. Typically, older catalogs with a higher Dollar Age tend to show more stability in earnings.
Artist & Song Information
Tongue Tied is the 2017 album from Alaskan-born singer-songwriter, Earl. It marked a creative shift from her earlier indie-folk work to a bold electro-swing and pop-jazz sound. The songs on Tongue Tied showcase Earl’s playful blend of retro jazz and modern pop, with each track contributing to the album’s distinct electro-swing aesthetic. Songs like “All That Glitters” and “Tongue Tied” stand out for their energetic brass sections, catchy hooks, and vintage-inspired rhythms. “Tongue Tied,” the lead single, earned notable recognition as BBC Radio 2’s Record of the Week.
Other Information
Earnings Note: The spike in 2Q2023 international earnings is the result of a $996 sync placement in an Italian spa. Any future sync placements will be payable to the buyer.
Publisher Change. In the 2nd Half of 2022 this catalog switched from music publisher BMG to Kobalt. BMG paid biannually and in Great British Pounds (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).
Currrent and future royalties are paid quarterly by Kobalt in USD.
This catalog will not be automatically added to the Secondary Market of The Exchange. The winning bidder can contact Royalty Exchange to relist.
Seller Buyback Option. As a part of the purchase agreement for this asset, the seller will have the option to buy the royalty stream back from the purchaser for 150% of the sale price at any time during the two-year period after the initial 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
Quarterly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Unreported
- Net
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $1,140 | $632 | $4,713 | $5,780 | $618 |
* 2025 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
"All The Glitters" has been a stellar performer, with an impressive CAGR of 107.56%. It not only grew significantly every year but also constituted a substantial portion of the overall earnings, especially in Years 3 to 5.
"I Love You" also shows positive growth with a CAGR of 22.57%.
"Tongue Tied" presents a stable growth profile with a CAGR of 2.01%.
Royalty Administration Adjustments represent earnings for the catalog not identifiable by track title. Any similar earnings will be payable to the buyer.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| All The Glitters | $4,660 | 82% |
| I Love You | $460 | 8% |
| Royalty Administration Adjustments | $254 | 4% |
| Tongue Tied | $115 | 2% |
| Baddabing Baddaboom | $100 | 2% |
| Other | $93 | 2% |
Income Types
Streaming Mechanical Royalties have shown explosive growth, with a CAGR of 158.4%, making it the standout among all income types. The growth from Year 1 to Year 5 is remarkable, moving from a minor portion of overall earnings to becoming a dominant income source by Year 5.
Synchronization royalties have experienced high growth (CAGR of 161.13%). The revenue from this source has increased notably, particularly in Years 3 and 4.
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming Mechanical | $2,536 | 45% |
| Sync | $1,425 | 25% |
| Performance | $1,382 | 24% |
| Adjustment | $254 | 4% |
| $47 | 1% | |
| Other | $39 | 1% |
Sources
Streaming has shown substantial growth, underscored by a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 71.83%. This category also maintains a dominant share of overall earnings, particularly in Year 3 and Year 5, contributing over 80%.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $4,719 | 83% |
| Music Rights Org | $454 | 8% |
| Adjustment | $254 | 4% |
| Retail Plays | $35 | 1% |
| Music Publisher | $0 | 0% |
| Other | $220 | 4% |
Users
Facebook's royalties show an explosive increase, especially in years 3 and 4.
Spotify displayed a remarkable recovery after a significant drop in year 3. The CAGR stands at an impressive 70.1%, suggesting strong growth potential.
| Users | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $3,626 | 64% | |
| Youtube | $403 | 7% |
| Mcps | $396 | 7% |
| Pandora | $262 | 5% |
| Spotify | $247 | 4% |
| Other | $749 | 13% |
* 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 |
|---|---|
| All The Glitters | WK3720214 |
| Baddabing Baddaboom | WK3720233 |
| I Love You | WK3720234 |
| In Love And War | WK3720215 |
| Lazy Man | WK3720235 |
| Since You Kissed Me | WK3720236 |
| Smoke Rings | WK3720217 |
| Strange Heart | WK3720237 |
| The Corner Of Love And War | 3228375 |
| Tongue Tied | WK2921399 |