Question 1

Who buys music catalogs?

Accepted Answer

Music catalogs are purchased by a range of buyers including music publishers, independent rights companies, investment funds, and private capital groups. Lobstah Claw Music facilitates catalog sales by connecting sellers with a fully funded acquisition partner actively acquiring music publishing catalogs, master rights, and royalty-generating music IP assets.

Question 2

How do I sell my music catalog?

Accepted Answer

To sell your music catalog, you typically submit your catalog for review so it can be evaluated based on royalty history, rights ownership, and revenue consistency. If your catalog meets acquisition criteria, it may qualify for a full or partial sale structure. You can submit your catalog through our submission form above for consideration.

Question 3

What types of music rights can be sold?

Accepted Answer

Music catalogs may include multiple rights that can be sold together or separately, including:
Music publishing rights
Master recording rights
Writer’s share of royalties
Full catalog ownership or partial catalog interests
Each deal structure depends on the ownership breakdown and the seller’s preferences.

Question 4

How much is my music catalog worth?

Accepted Answer

Music catalog valuation is based on several factors including annual royalty income, consistency of earnings, catalog age, genre performance, and sync potential. In general, catalogs are valued using a multiple of annual net royalties, with higher-performing and more stable catalogs typically achieving stronger valuations.

Question 5

What is the minimum catalog size you acquire?

Accepted Answer

We are currently seeking catalogs generating a minimum of $25,000 in annual revenue over the past five consecutive years. Catalogs must demonstrate consistent royalty performance and clear rights ownership or administrative structure. This could be 1 song, 10 songs, 50 songs, or 1,000+songs.

Question 6

Can I sell part of my catalog instead of the full catalog?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Depending on the structure of the deal, sellers may choose to sell a percentage of their catalog while retaining partial ownership. In some cases, this allows the seller to receive an upfront payment while still participating in future royalty upside.

Question 7

How long does the catalog acquisition process take?

Accepted Answer

The timeline varies depending on catalog size, documentation, and rights clarity. After initial submission, qualified catalogs typically move through review, valuation, and structuring stages before any offer is made.

With the funding in place, our partner is able to close deals quickly, typically within six to eight weeks from agreeing on a price and signing a Letter of Intent.

Question 8

What makes a catalog attractive to buyers?

Accepted Answer

Buyers typically look for:
Consistent historical royalty income
Clear and well-documented rights ownership
Strong publishing or sync potential
Low legal or administrative complexity
Stable, long-term earnings history

Question 9

Are you looking to buy specific music genres?

Accepted Answer

Our capital partner is genre-agnostic and evaluate catalogs based on quality, performance, and commercial potential rather than genre alone.

We anticipate our catalog will primarily consist of English-language music from the US and UK markets. However we are also open to niche genres and non-English language music, provided the material demonstrates clear commercial appeal and “travels” well across markets (e.g., sync potential, streaming performance, or international audience reach).

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