Does Master Publishing collect retroactively?

Sometimes, you might be able to get royalties that were not claimed before. However, Master Publishing can’t guarantee success with this process. It depends on the rules of the collection societies and income sources worldwide.

If you had a previous publishing deal, it might affect Master Publishing’s ability to collect retroactively. However, in some cases, unclaimed royalties can still be collected for up to 2 – 3 years after they were earned.

To increase the chances of claiming historical royalties, make sure you submit all the necessary song information, like co-writer names, shares, ISRC codes, and recording details such as artist name. Unclaimed income usually appears 2 – 3 quarters after you join Master Publishing Administration and receive your first distribution.