Deals
Bob Dylan to Sell His Entire Songwriting Catalog to Universal
- Deal spans six decades of songs, such as ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
- The streaming boom has fueled demand for publishing rights
Bob Dylan
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Universal Music Group is acquiring Bob Dylan’s entire song catalog, a collection that spans six decades and includes many of the most iconic tracks in music history.
Universal didn’t disclose a price for the deal, though Dylan’s songs are worth more than $200 million, according to people familiar with the terms. The collection encompasses 600 works, from early-’60s songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin’” to an album released just this year, “Rough and Rowdy Ways.”