Selling Beats: Separate the Licence from the Recording
Illustration: WBBT Records.
Beat sales can involve non-exclusive leases, exclusive permissions and different usage limits. A buyer needs to understand what they may release and whether Content ID is permitted.
Put it into practice
Use a clear agreement covering credits, territories, duration and restricted uses. Keep records of earlier licences before offering exclusivity to a new buyer.
Keep a release-ready rights record
Store licences and agreements with the project rather than leaving them in separate conversations. Identify who can approve the recording, composition and artwork. Record territory or usage restrictions in plain language. Where the agreement or law is unclear, get advice from a qualified professional before making the release public.
Your next step
Use a clear agreement covering credits, territories, duration and restricted uses. Keep a short record of the decision and revisit it after your next completed project.
Read the WBBT rights FAQ for the relevant WBBT Records workflow.
Further reading
Check current requirements at WIPO copyright information. Platform policies, features and commercial terms can change; confirm the details for your own account and release.
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