In a Publishing Contract it will state the times and dates you will get paid. It may be quarterly or semi-annually. Generally it may state royalities will be paid within 45 days after 30 June and 31 December. This is mechanical royalities of which a Label will pay the Publisher or any other royalities that goes thru the Publisher.

PRO royalities of which is paid directly to the songwriter may be as stated, about 9 months after the survey, if any are due.

If you place any songs directly in small units you probably want to collect up front for a stated number of units manufactured. If they press more units, collect up front and issue another license for that amount.


Ray E. Strode