DYLAN SAYS SONGS ‘WHERE THEY BELONG’ IN SONY DEAL

Bob Dylan has sold his back catalogue of recorded music to Sony. The agreement encompasses all of his work since 1962, starting with his self-titled debut album, and up to 2020’s Rough and Rowdy Ways. “Columbia Records and Rob Stringer have been nothing but good to me for many, many years and a whole lot of records,” Dylan said. “I’m glad that all my recordings can stay where they belong.” While Sony hasn’t confirmed the financial details, Billboard estimates Dylan’s master recordings are now worth $200 million or more. Dylan — who is known for songs such as Mr. Tambourine Man, Like A Rolling Stone and Make You Feel My Love — was signed to Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) Columbia Records in October 1961 by the label’s John Hammond, and he recorded his debut album that same year.