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Taylor Swift does not own the original master recordings of her first six studio albums; she owns the rerecorded versions, known as her ‘Taylor’s Version’ catalog, and the...
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Taylor Swift does not own the original master recordings of her first six studio albums; she owns the rerecorded versions, known as her ‘Taylor’s Version’ catalog, and the...
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As of recent public information and industry practice, Megan Thee Stallion does not own the master recordings of her earlier work, though she has greater control over newer rele...
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The term Taylor Swift masters cost refers to who owns the original studio recordings of her albums and how value, licensing, and control are structured in the music industry. In...
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Does Beyoncé own her masters? The short answer is nuanced: she owns masters tied to her independent ventures and controls key recordings via licensing, while earlier works were...
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In the modern music industry, catalog acquisitions determine how artists earn from legacy recordings and who controls the master recordings. In 2019, Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Ho...
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Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings and associated companies acquire and license recorded music catalogs, but they do not sell or directly control Taylor Swift’s masters. Instea...
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