Sony Music is acquiring the music catalog of the legendary British rock band Queen in a deal valued at approximately £1 billion ($1.27 billion). This acquisition includes Queen's recording, publishing, and likeness rights, making it one of the highest-value catalog sales in music history. The deal, which excludes live performance rights, signifies Sony's significant investment in iconic music assets. The transaction highlights the ongoing trend of major labels focusing on established music catalogs over new music. Surviving Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor will retain live performance rights. Disney will retain recorded music rights in the US and Canada.
Legendary British rock band Queen's music catalog has been acquired by Sony Music in a deal worth more than $1 billion, according to reports. https://t.co/RohNsYWjD5
Sony Music’s rumored Queen catalog acquisition is reportedly inching towards reality at a staggering $1.27 billion price point. https://t.co/g98XqeFyQr
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Queen's music rights: 1991 bought for $10 million 2024 sold for $1.27 billion For the context, Bohemian Rhapsody was released in 1975 Solid trade for the record label https://t.co/tQxRM4J4eO
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🇬🇧QUEEN SET TO SELL MUSIC CATALOGUE FOR RECORD $1.27 BILLION Legendary rock band Queen is reportedly selling the rights to their entire music back catalog to Sony Music for a record-breaking $1.27 billion. Surviving members Brian May and Roger Taylor will retain live… https://t.co/JHuXZFpJpq
Queen’s catalog of hits and bestselling albums has been purchased for an eye-popping sum—one that appears to be historic. https://t.co/wrjm48z8qX
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This is worth sharing again after Sony's acquisition of Queen's song catalog for $1.2 billion. Record labels are turning into IP management companies, and only want to invest in old music, not new music. https://t.co/ySvWWr4KUi
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Of course we knew that Queen is the champion. Sony has acquired their music for $1.2 billion, making it the highest-value catalogue sale of all time. https://t.co/lKnX6VkKny
Sources: Sony is acquiring Queen's music catalog, excluding live performances, for £1B; Disney retains recorded music rights in the US and Canada (@jemaswad / Variety) https://t.co/SbAlurZsNb https://t.co/AGfKf564pf
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.@QueenWillRock's catalog and name, image, likeness rights are going to Sony Music for a billion pounds https://t.co/9aXVLqiBea
The Queen music catalog, along with a number of other rights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for around $1.27 billion, two sources confirmed to Variety. https://t.co/2mDQiGmRrF
Queen’s catalog is being sold for $1 billion to Sony. https://t.co/Y0rEoVvm7b
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They are the champions! Queen's music catalog is in the process of being sold to Sony for a record-breaking megadeal worth a whopping $1.27 BILLION https://t.co/lENf7cDCbH
Queen sell music catalogue to Sony Music for over $1billion https://t.co/Z8fD6Y1jmu
Queen has sold their recording, publishing and other rights for a staggering $1.27 BILLION. Details here: https://t.co/E7mD5jz3SU
Queen's music catalog and likeness rights have been acquired by Sony Music in a massive deal reportedly valued at $1.27 billion → https://t.co/dl4ZgrZ4Oi https://t.co/HjhJGOrBgx
Queen’s catalog is being sold for $1 BILLION to Sony. https://t.co/B1LlaaVDEs
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The Queen music catalog, along with a number of other rights, is in the process of being acquired by Sony Music for £1 billion (around $1.27 billion). https://t.co/X5Qpn0v3Hv
Queen Catalog to Be Acquired by Sony Music for £1 Billion https://t.co/X5Qpn0v3Hv