Bruce Springsteen
closedFull catalogue
Rock•1970s-2020s•Variety
Deal Value
$500M
Multiple
18x
Overview
Sony Music acquired Bruce Springsteen's entire catalogue including both his recorded music and publishing rights. The deal covers the entirety of "The Boss's" 50-year career.
Key Highlights
- Both masters and publishing included
- 50-year career spanning catalogue
- Strong touring revenue correlation
- 20 studio albums included
Comparable Deals
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$400M20x2020
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$250M19x2021
Transaction
Buyer
Sony Music
Seller
Bruce Springsteen
Announced
Dec 2021
Closed
December 16, 2021
Streaming
Monthly Streams
280M
Growth
+3.5% YoY
Top Markets
USUKGermanyAustraliaItaly
Catalogue
320
Songs
20
Albums
22
Hits
Top Songs
- 1. Born to Run
- 2. Dancing in the Dark
- 3. Born in the U.S.A.
- 4. Thunder Road
- 5. The River