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An interview with The Raine Group partners Fred Davis and Joe Puthenveetil is presented. They talk about the business of their company, particularly its focus on media and technology for the music industry. They explain how they negotiated the acquisition by HYBE America of Quality Control in late 2022. They discuss the role of their company in the launching of the music startup company Gamma.

The article discusses singer Mariah Carey and the her 14th album whose title, track listing, artwork, and music will be revealed through a to-be-announced digital partner in May 2014. Topics include her collaboration with several record producers and musicians on the new album including producer Jermaine Dupri, Carey's review of her prior music catalog as inspiration for her new material, and her time as a judge on the reality television show "American Idol."

Presents Elton John's United States discography from June of 1969 to September of 1997.

Presents an update on the music industry as of June 2005. Availability of Univision Music Group's catalog; Madrid court decision on Spain's download site, weblisten.com; Gross profit of the Eagles' concert tours.

Reports on the claims from various parties on the ownership of the master recordings and copyright of the Bob Marley tracks produced by Lee Perry. Impact of the Marley releases in the marketplace; Album titles in `Billboard' magazine's 1993 reggae charts; Ownership claims filed in courts.

The article presents an interview with Bruce Resnikoff, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Universal Music Enterprises (UME). Topics include UME's May 26, 2017 release of four 50th-anniversary editions of the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by the Beatles, the impact of streaming music on the catalog business, and his work with musicians that he admires such as singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder.

The article profiles singer-songwriter Diane Warren. In November 2008 she will be the recipient of the inaugural Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film and TV Music Career Achievement Award. She will be presented with the award during a question and answer session. According to one music publisher she is one of the most significant songwriters of the last part of the 20th century and into the early part of the 21st century.

The article focuses on Italian musician Zucchereo, whose album, "All the Best," is set to be released in the United States on January 22, 2008. The Zucchero compilation, which tracks a recording career that began in 1985, has been released in around 40 territories. The initial 35-track double-CD was trimmed to 15 songs for the U.S.

The article presents a discography of Latin performer Ricky Martin. Albums including "Ricky Martin," "Sound Loaded," and "Life" are discussed. Details relating to the sales performance and content of Martin's albums are provided. The discography includes albums from "Ricky Martin" in 1991 to "Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged" in 2006.

This article deals with the application of statistical theory Long Tail to the music industry. It presents background on the revival of the music albums of band Back Street Crawler. Catalog sales of music recordings are cited. The role of the Internet in the sales is discussed.

Reports on the market penetration of Deluxe Sound + Vision, a music catalog of Universal Music International (UMI), in 2004. Action taken by UMI to reinvigorate the marketing for the catalog; Information on the top-selling titles in the catalog; Reactions of some executives to prices of titles in the catalog; Details of the packaging of the titles.

The article discusses the Southern California rock group The Offspring and the band's sale of its catalog of six albums released by the music corporation Sony Music and publishing rights to songs outside of the catalog, including "Come Out and Play" and "Self Esteem."

Reports on major record labels' search for ways to reignite the back-catalog segment of the recording business in the United States. Technologies and marketing opportunities that may revive the segment; Flat market for music catalogs in 1999.

Focuses on the Music Info Disc (MID) a digital catalog launched by the German record industry. Plans for the catalog to be a key building block in the construction of an electronic information system for the music industry; Over one million entries on a single CD-Rom; Comments of executives.

Focuses on the back catalogs of EMI Music Publishing (EMIMP) and Warner/Chappell Music. Value of old popular songs as a source of income; Comments of Bob Clifford, standard catalog manager at EMIMP of Great Britain; History of each company; Profits that the companies make off of the anniversaries of contemporary or late artists in their catalogs; How the recordings are marketed.

Presents a list of music recordings scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 1997 by selected independent and boutique record labels. Includes releases from CLR, Grass, Ichiban, Mecca Don, Profile, Priority, Red Ant Entertainment, Relativity, Rip-It, Roc-A-Fella, Step Sun, Street Life, Tommy Boy, Verve.

Reports on rap music catalog sales for 1993. Too Short as Jive Records' top catalog act; Rapper Ice Cube's catalog of pre-1993 albums on Priority Records; Customers' increased interest in rap catalog; Licensing as a profitable aspect of catalog sales; Rappers Beastie Boys' album `Licensed to Ill' as a consistently strong rap catalog title; Expansion of rhythm & blues (R&B) catalog overall.

The article discusses Eddie Holland, the lyricist for the songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland, and the sale of his writer's shares for the trio's catalog as of June 28, 2014, which includes many classic Motown songs such as "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Heat Wave," and "You Can't Hurry Love."

The article presents music industry news briefs as of March 8, 2014 which include singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles' signing of manager Brandon Creed and the music publisher Reservoir Media Management's acquisition of the song catalog from First State Media Group.

The article reports on Bicycle Music's acquisition of the master recordings catalog of Wind-up Records, which includes hits from acts like Creed, Alter Bridge and Evanescence. Steve Salm, Bicycle co-president, explained the benefits of their acquisition of the Wind-up's catalog, which comes after Bicycle also purchased the Nitro Records label and the Music Publishing Co. of America. Formed in 1997, Wind-up was started by former music wholesaler/retailer Alan Meltzer.

Several charts are presented that track weekly music sales in the U.S. including one showing the overall unit sales of albums, digital tracks, and store singles for 2012 and 2013, one comparing 2012 and 2013 sales by album format, and one comparing 2012 and 2013 catalog album sales.

Charts are presented of weekly and yearly music sales in the U.S., including one showing the overall unit sales of albums, digital tracks, and store singles for the week ending February 24, 2013, one comparing 2012 and 2013 album sales, and one comparing 2012 and 2013 catalog album sales.

The article focuses on the challenges facing EMI Group owner Terra Firma to raise cash from its EMI assets by licensing its recorded-music catalog to a rival music label.

The article reports on the release of the album "Michael Jackson: The Remix Suite," by popular music singer Michael Jackson. The album was managed by Sylvia Rhone, president of Universal Motown Records. An assortment of producers have modified Jackson's catalog. Several of the musicians who participated on this project are mentioned in the article.

The article discusses the operations of Bertelsmann AG's subsidiary, BMG Rights Management. The company's expectation of generating $64 million in annual sales by dealing in European music rights is reported. The expected creation of a publishing division of BMG in May 2009 is also reported, noting that the division will focus on signing writers and purchasing catalogs.

The article reports that MTV Networks, maker of the video game "Rock Band," has gained access to the Beatles' music catalog. The competition between MTV Networks and Activision Inc., maker of the video game "Guitar Hero," over the catalog is discussed. Also mentioned is the competition between the new version of both games, "Rock Band 2" and "Guitar Hero World Tour."

The article reviews the release of the compilation album "Nothing but the Best," a collection of remastered recordings by singer Frank Sinatra.

The article reports that after more than a decade out of print, the Dave Clark Five's catalog is set to return to circulation in the wake of the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. According to the author, drummer and producer Clark owns the band's master recordings and publishings, and waited until 1993 before releasing the band's catalog on CD. The double-disc set "The History of the Dave Clark Five" went on to sell 120,000 units.

The article reports on the reliance of the Latin American music industry on catalog recordings for the 2008 Valentine's Day season, in the absence of many new releases. Popular music stores are offering sales on previously released titles and compilations, such as "14 Flechazos Duranguenses" and "Tributo al Sol" by Luis Miguel.

This article reports that Crosstown Songs has acquired Desmond Child's Deston Songs and the Palan Music catalogs. They have already invested $60 million for acquisitions and deals, according to Managing Director Robin Godfrey-Cass, and expect to invest an additional $40 million by the end of 2006. Crosstown has also acquired the writer's-share interest in songs by Robert Clivilles of C+C Music Factory.

The article reports on the sale of the Green Linnet Records catalog to publicly traded Digital Music Group (DMG) and Compass Records. It sold to Compass Records the exclusive rights in perpetuity to sell physical goods formats of the label's titles. Sacramento, California-based DMG retained ownership of the catalog's digital sales and the master recordings.

This article presents an interview with John Frankenheimer, partner and co-chairman at law firm Loeb & Loeb. When asked about the most significant change in the music industry, he refers to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the rights of owners and their ability to monetize and protect their assets. He states that the stability of proven catalogs of the music industry attracts outside investors. He cites the advantages and disadvantages of outside investment to the industry.

The article presents a letter concerning the failure of Sprint Nextel Corp. to include independent label catalogs in the company's download service. Several recording artists whose titles are featured by independent labels are enumerated. The share of independent labels in sales is cited. The competitors of Sprint Nextel are mentioned.

The article reports on the plan of Sacramento, California-based Digital Music Group to expand its catalog of music tracks available for purchase in digital form as of February 28, 2006. The company has gained a valuation higher than other online middlemen. Catalog expansion is central to the Long Tail web distribution theory. A number of other digital music aggregators are trying to expand catalog.

Presents a chart of the top pop catalog as of September 17, 2005.

Provides information on Dylan Speaks, an extensive catalog promotion that uses American songwriter Bob Dylan's autobiography "Chronicles: Volume One." Statement issued by Jim Cuomo, president of Ryko Distribution, about the catalog; Sound tracks included in the nine-song sampler created by Smithsonian Folkways and Ryko for the catalog; Number of independent music retailers who have signed for the catalog's promotion.

Focuses on the effort of Rhino Records to give its catalog new life in new media. Success of its Web site, rhino.com, as a marketing tool and an online store; Products and services offered at its online store; Partnership with digital music stores.

Focuses on the move by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. to release a music catalog featuring songs composed by the late Dorothy Fields. Features of the music release "Dorothy Fields Centennial, Volume 1;" Contributions of Fields to the U.S. popular music industry; Description of Fields' compositions.

Presents a list of Billboard's top pop catalog music recordings based on sales in the U.S. as of August 7, 2004, including "Ready to Die," performed by The Notorious B.I.G.

Interviews record producer Rick Rubin about the Def Jam label which he founded with friend Russell Simmons. Accomplishments of the record label while under his leadership; Artists admired by Rubin; Information on how he selects artists; Discography highlights.

Presents a list of the Billboard top pop music catalogs as of October 4, 2003, including "Parachutes," performed by Coldplay.

Profiles the longtime producer/engineer of the Fun Lovin' Criminals (FLC), Tim Latham, and his work in the recording industry. Varied discography of Latham; His passion for both the recording industry and overall music business; Recent mix project of FLC; Digital audio workstation-based platforms (DAW) and how they have dramatically transformed the recording business; Thoughts on CD burning and how it affects the music industry.

Focuses on the operations of the catalog division of Universal Music Group under vice president of A&R for Universal Music Enterprises, Harry Weinger. His role in creating reissue packages for Universal holdings; His career in journalism, which led to a job writing liner notes for retrospective albums; Plans for the reissue of albums by Lionel Richie.

Reports that English company Sanctuary Group PLC purchased the Trojan Records music catalog. Artists including Bob Marley and Desmond Dekker whose works are part of the catalog; Details of the sale; Comments from Sanctuary Group executives; Details of a capital fundraising effort at Sanctuary.

Presents a discography for Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz in light of her 50th anniversary as a recording artist. Highlights of albums recorded for Secco Records, including 'Reflexiones de Celia Cruz,' and others; Details of her albums for Vaya Records, including 'Celia y Johnny'; Release of her first album for Sony Discos, 'Siempre Vivire,' in 2000.

Presents an alphabetical list of country-music single recordings which appear on `Billboard' magazine's chart of the 75 recordings to receive the most airplay, as of December 14, 1996. Information on publishers, performance rights and sheet music; Songs including `Ain't Got Nothin' on Us,' `All I Do Is Love Her,' `Amen Kind of Love,' `Another You, Another Me,' `Better Love Next Time,' `Big Love'; Other titles.

Presents `Billboard' magazine's list of the top pop catalog in the United States for the week ending May 13, 1995.

Reports on the brisk sales of singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder's back-catalogs highlighting his career with Motown Records. Factors behind the strong sales of a catalog; Marketing campaign undergone by Motown to promote Wonder's catalogs; Aid provided by Polygram in marketing the catalogs; Release of a boxed set of Wonder CDs in 1996.

Reports on PolyGram Group Distribution (PGD) and Sony Music Distribution's launching of innovative promotions to enhance sales of deep catalog titles. Offer of accounts almost a year to pay for purchases; Titles in PolyGram Classics and Jazz line; Sony's Best Value and Nice Price series; Positive response of retailers; Promotion period.

Reports on developments in the music recording industry. Availability of three publisher catalog presentations on compact disc (CD); Promotional two-CD release of the recorded songs of songwriter Irving Berlin; Public domain song reference called `The Mini-Encyclopedia of Public Domain Songs,' by Barbara Zimmerman; More.