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Pink Floyd

closed

Recorded catalogue

Rock1970s-1990sMusic Business Worldwide

Deal Value

$400M

Multiple

25x

Overview

Sony Music has acquired Pink Floyd's recorded music catalogue, including iconic albums like "The Dark Side of the Moon," "The Wall," and "Wish You Were Here." The deal excludes publishing rights.

Key Highlights

  • Includes 16 studio albums
  • "The Dark Side of the Moon" spent 937 weeks on Billboard 200
  • One of rock's most enduring streaming catalogues
  • Premium multiple reflects cultural significance

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Transaction

Buyer

Sony Music

Seller

Pink Floyd Music Ltd

Announced

Oct 2023

Closed

October 2, 2023

Streaming

Monthly Streams

890M

Growth

+4.8% YoY

Top Markets

USUKGermanyBrazilFrance

Catalogue

165

Songs

16

Albums

12

Hits

Top Songs

  • 1. Comfortably Numb
  • 2. Wish You Were Here
  • 3. Another Brick in the Wall
  • 4. Money
  • 5. Time
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