Pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave. The deal, reportedly worth around $200 million, was finalized on December 30, 2025.
The singer, 44, is famous for hits such as …Baby One More Time, Oops!… I Did It Again, Toxic, and Gimme More. In January 2024, Spears stated that she would “never return to the music industry.” Her last release was a 2022 duet with Elton John.
About Primary Wave
Other high-profile artists have also sold their catalogues recently. Bruce Springsteen sold his back catalogue to Sony in 2021 for $500 million. Justin Bieber reportedly signed a $200 million deal with Hipgnosis Songs Capital in 2023.
Britney Spears’ Career and Legacy
Spears is one of the best-selling female artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold globally. Her catalogue includes nine studio albums, starting with her 1999 debut.
The sale comes after a turbulent period in Spears’ life. In 2021, she ended a 13-year-long conservatorship, which had controlled both her finances and personal life. She shared her experiences in the 2023 memoir The Woman in Me. Her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, released his memoir You Thought You Knew in late 2025.
Industry Impact
Selling music catalogues has become a common strategy for established artists. Spears’ deal with Primary Wave places her among other major artists who have taken similar steps to secure their legacies and income streams.
Conclusion
Britney Spears’ sale of her music catalogue marks a major milestone in her career. It not only secures her financial future but also cements her place in pop music history. Fans and industry experts alike will be watching closely as Primary Wave takes control of her iconic music.
