Neil Diamond Sells Music Catalog to Universal Music Group

Neil Diamond has become the most recent artist to follow the trend of making a top-dollar deal by selling his song catalog and recording rights.

Diamond did his business with Universal Music Group, but a value was not disclosed. The agreement, however, was detailed to include rights to all of Diamond’s recordings, 110 unreleased tracks, and an unreleased album.

Diamond and UMG have a historical relationship, as the iconic artist recorded with Universal’s MCA Records between 1968 and 1972. Universal has also been Diamond’s publishing administrator for several years.

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Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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