Bob Dylan
closedFull catalogue
Rock/Folk•1960s-2020s•Billboard
Deal Value
$400M
Multiple
20x
Overview
Universal Music Publishing Group acquired Bob Dylan's entire song catalogue spanning his 60-year career. This landmark deal includes over 600 songs, making it one of the most significant music publishing acquisitions.
Key Highlights
- 60+ year career spanning catalogue
- Over 600 copyrights included
- Nobel Prize in Literature winner
- Landmark deal that set market precedent
Comparable Deals
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$150M18x2021
Stevie Nicks
$100M16x2020
Transaction
Buyer
Universal Music
Seller
Bob Dylan
Announced
Dec 2020
Closed
December 7, 2020
Streaming
Monthly Streams
320M
Growth
+2.8% YoY
Top Markets
USUKGermanyFranceCanada
Catalogue
600
Songs
39
Albums
28
Hits
Top Songs
- 1. Like a Rolling Stone
- 2. Blowin' in the Wind
- 3. The Times They Are a-Changin'
- 4. Knockin' on Heaven's Door
- 5. Tangled Up in Blue