Most artists leave $100,000-$1,000,000+ on the table when selling their catalog because of incomplete documentation, missing registrations, and metadata errors.
Use this comprehensive checklist to maximize your catalog's value before seeking financing or selling. Complete it yourself or submit it to our team for a free expert review.
Comprehensive checklist covering metadata, registrations, and documentation
Each completed item can add thousands to your catalog's valuation
Submit your completed checklist for free feedback from our team
Every buyer conducts thorough due diligence before closing. Having these documents organized and ready saves 30-60 days in the transaction timeline and prevents deal delays.
You can provide 36 months of revenue statements from your distributor, PRO, label, or publisher (PDF and CSV files preferred)
You have contracts from your distributor, publisher, or label that prove your ownership and revenue share
Your catalog shows stable or growing income with no significant revenue declines year-over-year
You can prove ownership or control of the master recordings, publishing rights, or income streams you're selling
Your catalog is free from copyright claims, lawsuits, or ownership disputes
You can grant read-only access to Spotify for Artists and provide login details to your label, distributor, and publisher dashboards
Having these documents organized before you start negotiations can save 30-60 days in your deal timeline. We help you gather and organize everything.
Get Ready for Buyers & Save Time
Missing registrations, incomplete metadata, and unclaimed royalties directly reduce your catalog's value. Buyers discount offers when they find revenue leaks or compliance issues.
Fixing these errors before listing your catalog can increase your offer by 10-30% by demonstrating maximum revenue potential and clean assets.
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Verify you have clean ownership and all legal paperwork in order
Ensure all songs are registered to collect maximum royalties worldwide
Complete and accurate metadata ensures you get paid properly
Organized financial records make due diligence faster and increase buyer confidence
Ensure maximum reach and discoverability across all major platforms
High-quality master files are essential for licensing and long-term value
Sync-ready catalogs command higher valuations
Clean financials speed up transactions and increase buyer confidence
Overwhelmed by the checklist? You don't have to do it alone.
Our team specializes in preparing catalogs for sale. We handle everything from missing registrations to metadata cleanup—so you can focus on getting the best offer possible.
We'll help you gather split sheets, producer agreements, featured artist clearances, and sample documentation.
We'll register your catalog with ASCAP/BMI/SESAC, SoundExchange, MLC, and neighboring rights societies worldwide.
We'll audit and correct ISRC codes, ISWC codes, UPC barcodes, songwriter splits, and platform credits.
We'll organize your distributor statements, PRO reports, and income sources into a clear financial picture for buyers.
We'll verify your catalog is live on all major DSPs, fix distribution issues, and optimize for algorithmic playlists.
We'll review contracts, resolve disputes, verify tax compliance, and prepare financial projections for buyers.
Average Valuation Increase
Artists who complete the full checklist with our help typically see their catalog valued $50K-$500K+ higher than incomplete submissions.
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The complete pre-sale checklist used by institutional buyers to maximize catalog value. Most artists leave $50K-$250K on the table by skipping these steps.
Identify missing revenue streams
Fix issues before buyers discover them
Be transaction-ready from day one
Complete the checklist below and download your results
When institutional buyers audit music catalogs, they're looking for clean documentation, verified revenue, and proper registrations. Missing or incorrect information can:
Complete this audit before reaching out to buyers. It takes 2-4 hours but can add $50K-$250K to your catalog's value.
Each completed item adds 1% to your catalog's market value (23% max)
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Submit your completed checklist to our team and we'll review your catalog readiness for free. We'll identify gaps and provide specific recommendations to maximize your valuation.
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