Sell / Distributor Royalty Guide

    Sell Your CD Baby Music Royalties: 2026 Multiples, CSV Export & Buyer Matching

    By SPACE Editorial Team. Updated October 14, 2026.

    Turn your CD Baby streaming earnings ($3,000 to $3,000,000 LTM) into immediate capital. SPACE parses native CD Baby CSV exports for 24 to 48 hour institutional underwriting.

    2026 Indicative LTM MultipleEligible Annual Net RoyaltiesDecay & Underwriting BenchmarkMatched Institutional Buyers
    6.5x to 15.0x LTM$3,000 to $3,000,000Seasoned Rock/Country/Jazz catalog (5% to 12% annual decay)Duetti, Sound Royalties, Royalty Exchange, SongVest

    How to Value & Sell Your Catalog in 3 Steps

    1. Download your trailing 12 to 36 month detailed CSV royalty report from your CD Baby dashboard.
    2. Run your instant Stage 1 indicative DCF valuation on SPACE across all 8 supported genre cohorts.
    3. Upload your CD Baby CSV to generate an 11-point forensics certificate and compare bids from Duetti, Sound Royalties, Royalty Exchange.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I sell my CD Baby streaming royalties without losing all my songs?

    Yes. Through SPACE you can sell individual ISRCs, a partial percentage of your CD Baby earnings, or take a non-permanent royalty advance starting at $2,500 LTM.

    How fast does a CD Baby catalog buyout close on SPACE?

    Stage 1 valuation takes 60 seconds, Stage 2 CSV verification and buyer bids arrive in 24 to 48 hours, and Letter of Direction closing completes in 5 to 14 business days.