Interested in Selling Your Music Publishing Rights?
Sell the publishing rights to individual songs or your entire music catalog while retaining your writer's share of performance royalties.
Elizabeth Music Group purchases eligible music publishing rights from songwriters, producers, artists, composers, and other music rights holders who are interested in receiving an upfront payment for their publishing interests.
Whether you have one successful song, several commercially released records, or an extensive catalog generating publishing royalties, our team can review your music and determine whether a publishing rights acquisition is possible.
Our approach allows qualifying musicians to sell their agreed publisher-side interests while continuing to receive their retained writer's share of performance royalties directly from their Performing Rights Organization (PRO), such as ASCAP, BMI, or another applicable organization.
We evaluate both individual songs and full catalogs, providing musicians with an opportunity to turn eligible publishing rights into an upfront payment.
What Does It Mean to Sell Your Music Publishing Rights?
Selling music publishing rights means transferring ownership of certain rights associated with the musical compositions you have written or co-written in exchange for an agreed purchase price.
Every original song contains composition rights, which are separate from the rights to the sound recording, commonly referred to as the master.
Music publishing rights can generate revenue from several sources, including streaming, radio broadcasts, public performances, mechanical royalties, sync, and certain licensing activities.
When you sell an eligible publishing interest, the purchaser receives the ownership rights and corresponding revenue entitlements specifically identified in the agreement.
At Elizabeth Music Group, we evaluate opportunities to acquire publishing interests in individual songs, groups of songs, and complete catalogs.
Selling your publishing rights does not automatically mean you must sell your writer's share of performance royalties or your master recordings. The specific rights transferred depend on your ownership, applicable agreements, and the terms of the acquisition.
Sell Publishing Rights to One Song or an Entire Catalog
You do not need to own hundreds of songs to explore selling your music publishing rights.
Elizabeth Music Group considers acquisitions involving individual compositions as well as larger music catalogs.
Sell the Publishing Rights to an Individual Song
If you have written or produced a commercially successful song, you may have an opportunity to sell your eligible publishing interest in that composition.
This can be particularly relevant for producers, artists, and songwriters who have credits on established recordings but do not want to sell their entire catalog.
For example, a producer who co-wrote a song with fifty million streams may own a percentage of the composition. Depending on their existing agreements and ownership, Elizabeth Music Group may be interested in purchasing that producer's eligible publisher-side interest.
The producer may continue receiving their retained writer's share of performance royalties directly from their PRO after the transaction.
Sell the Publishing Rights to Multiple Songs
Musicians with several commercially released songs may prefer to sell publishing interests in a selected group of compositions rather than their complete catalog.
Elizabeth Music Group can review selected songs individually or as a portfolio.
Sell Your Entire Music Publishing Catalog
Songwriters, composers, artists, and producers who have built extensive catalogs may be interested in selling their eligible publisher-side interests across multiple works.
Elizabeth Music Group can evaluate full catalogs based on their royalty history, ownership documentation, commercial performance, and future collection potential.
Who Can Sell Music Publishing Rights to Elizabeth Music Group?
Elizabeth Music Group considers publishing rights acquisition opportunities involving a wide variety of musicians and music rights holders.
Music Producers
Producers who have songwriting credits on commercially released recordings may own valuable composition interests.
Even if you only own a percentage of a song, your eligible publisher-side interest may be considered for acquisition.
Songwriters
Songwriters with credits on established recordings may be interested in selling their publishing interests while continuing to receive their writer's share of performance royalties.
Instrumental Musicians and Composers
Elizabeth Music Group also considers publishing catalogs from instrumental artists, including LOFI, jazz, ambient, solo piano, electronic, sleep, meditation, and other instrumental genres.
Instrumental music can generate publishing royalties even when compositions contain no lyrics.
Independent Artists
Independent artists who write their own music may own publishing rights across their entire discography.
If those songs have established commercial activity, their publishing interests may qualify for review.
Music Catalog Owners
Independent publishers, labels, and other rights holders with transferable publishing interests may also submit catalogs for consideration.
Eligibility depends on the ownership structure, existing contracts, and the rights available for sale.
How Does Elizabeth Music Group Evaluate Publishing Rights Acquisitions?
Elizabeth Music Group reviews several factors when determining whether to make an offer for music publishing rights.
Streaming and Commercial Performance
We may consider commercial activity across platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other music services.
Streaming activity can help provide context about a song's popularity and ongoing usage.
However, streaming numbers alone do not determine the value of publishing rights.
Ownership Percentage
The percentage of publishing rights you own is an important part of the evaluation.
A songwriter who owns 100% of a composition has a different ownership position from a producer who owns 10% of a song.
Elizabeth Music Group can consider eligible fractional publishing interests when ownership is sufficiently documented.
Catalog Age and Revenue Trends
We evaluate whether songs have demonstrated consistent usage, whether royalty income is increasing or decreasing, and how long the compositions have been commercially available.
Existing Agreements and Restrictions
We also review whether your publishing rights are subject to existing publishing agreements, assignments, liens, advances, or other restrictions that may affect their transfer.
Future Collection Potential
A catalog's future value may depend on its continued commercial usage, licensing opportunities, international collection activity, and other factors.
There is no universal purchase price for music publishing rights. Every potential acquisition is evaluated individually, and submitting a catalog does not guarantee an offer.
Can You Sell Publishing Rights If You Only Own Part of a Song?
Yes. You may be able to sell an eligible fractional publishing interest even if you do not own the entire composition.
Many commercially released songs have multiple songwriters, producers, artists, and composers who each own different percentages.
For example, a producer may own 25% of a composition, while the remaining ownership belongs to other collaborators.
If the producer has a transferable publisher-side interest, Elizabeth Music Group may be able to evaluate purchasing that interest without acquiring the other collaborators' shares.
Whether a transaction can proceed depends on the producer's agreements, the ownership structure, any required consents, and applicable legal restrictions.
You do not necessarily need to control 100% of a song to submit your publishing rights for review.
What Information Do You Need to Sell Your Music Publishing Rights?
To evaluate a potential acquisition, Elizabeth Music Group may request information that establishes your ownership and the commercial performance of your songs.
Useful documentation includes:
Song titles and recording links: A list of the compositions you are interested in selling, including Spotify, Apple Music, or other available links.
Songwriting and publishing splits: Your ownership percentage in each composition and the identities of relevant collaborators.
PRO information: Your affiliated Performing Rights Organization, legal name, and IPI number.
You do not need to have every document ready before making an initial inquiry.
Our team can explain which information is necessary to determine whether your songs or catalog qualify for further review.
How the Publishing Rights Acquisition Process Works
Step 1: Submit Your Music
Contact Elizabeth Music Group with information about the individual songs or catalog you are interested in selling.
Provide relevant recording links, ownership details, and any available additional information.
Step 2: Initial Catalog Review
Our team reviews the information provided to determine whether the publishing interests appear to meet our acquisition criteria.
We may request additional documentation to better understand the ownership structure and historical income.
Step 3: Publishing Rights Evaluation
If the opportunity qualifies, Elizabeth Music Group evaluates the relevant publishing interests, available information, and commercial performance.
Step 4: Potential Purchase Offer
If we decide to pursue an acquisition, we may present a proposed purchase price and outline the rights we are interested in acquiring.
Any offer is subject to the necessary verification, documentation, and agreed transaction terms.
Step 5: Agreement and Transfer
If both parties agree to proceed, the transaction is documented through a written agreement identifying the rights being transferred, the purchase price, and the applicable obligations.
Once the required conditions are satisfied, the transaction can be completed in accordance with the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Music Publishing Rights
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Yes. Elizabeth Music Group considers acquisitions structured around purchasing eligible publisher-side interests while allowing songwriters to retain their writer's share of performance royalties.
Under this structure, you continue receiving your retained writer's share directly from your Performing Rights Organization, subject to its rules and the applicable agreements.
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Yes. Elizabeth Music Group considers individual song acquisitions. You do not need to sell an entire catalog to request a review.
Whether we make an offer depends on the publishing ownership, commercial performance, and other relevant factors.
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Yes. Producers who have songwriting credits and own transferable publishing interests may qualify.
For example, if you produced a commercially successful recording and own a percentage of the underlying composition, Elizabeth Music Group may be interested in evaluating your publisher-side interest.
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The value of music publishing rights depends on several factors, including available royalties, ownership percentage, revenue trends, contractual restrictions, and anticipated future income.
There is no guaranteed price based on streaming numbers alone.
Elizabeth Music Group reviews each eligible opportunity individually.
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Yes. Older songs and back catalogs may qualify for review.
Consistent commercial activity can be useful when evaluating established compositions.
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No. Submitting an inquiry does not obligate you to sell your music publishing rights.
A transaction proceeds only if both parties agree to the terms and execute the necessary documentation.
Interested in Selling the Publishing Rights to Your Songs?
Elizabeth Music Group is interested in reviewing eligible music publishing rights acquisition opportunities involving individual songs, selected compositions, and complete catalogs.
Whether you are a producer with credits on successful recordings, an independent songwriter with an established catalog, or an artist with hit songs we welcome inquiries from rights holders interested in exploring a potential sale.
Our team can review your available information and determine whether your publishing interests may qualify for acquisition.
You may be able to sell your eligible publisher-side interests for an upfront payment while continuing to receive your retained writer's share of performance royalties directly from your PRO.