Who's going to buy the Pink Floyd catalog?

<p>Welcome to the latest episode of Music Business Worldwide&apos;s Talking Trends, supported by <a href='https://www.volymusic.com/'>Voly Music</a>.<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>Sony Music Group. Warner Music Group. BMG. Hipgnosis. Concord. Primary Wave.<br/><br/>They&apos;ve all been tipped to be at the negotiating table to acquire a career-spanning catalog from legendary British band Pink Floyd.<br/><br/>On this episode of the <em>Talking Trends</em> podcast, <em>Music Business Worldwide</em> founder, Tim Ingham, reveals what his sources are telling him about the process. <br/><br/>Ingham&apos;s industry whisperers suggest that Floyd&apos;s camp are looking for <b>GBP £420 million-plus</b> for the catalog, which includes recorded music rights but NOT music publishing rights.<br/><br/>He also explains why exchange rates could play a major role in who ends up landing the rights. (Clue: The British pound is currently at its weakest vs. the US dollar since 1985).<br/><br/>Also discussed: <br/><br/><b>* Why some sources think Concord may end up as the victor in the race, while others  think the smart money&apos;s on Sony; <br/>* Why tax implications linked to the locations of the band&apos;s members might play an impact on who signs on the dotted line;<br/>* How a handful of the companies in the race to buy Floyd&apos;s catalog already have a working relationship with the band</b></p>