Song

Personal Jesus

Depeche Mode · Violator · 1989

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $110K-$390K/year
Gross track revenue $310K-$1M/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode

Short Answer

How much money does Personal Jesus make?

Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode is modeled at $110K-$390K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: Personal Jesus is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

Personal Jesus still earns because its riff and title remain culturally sticky, making it one of Depeche Mode's most reusable songs across catalog listening and media placement.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 70% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1989 and still shows earnings power roughly 37 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 2 tracked songs for Depeche Mode
  • 9 tracks on the linked album page
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Alternative and classic-synth playlists keep the song in regular circulation.
  • Its recognizable riff and title support strong long-tail recall.
  • Sync and cover-culture relevance help maintain commercial value.

Personal Jesus sits in the top 70% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 37 years after release.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

How It Compares

Personal Jesus is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Personal Jesus
current page
Depeche Mode $250,000
Enjoy the Silence
same artist · same album
Depeche Mode $290,000
Rhythm Nation
same era · similar earnings band
Janet Jackson $270,000
I Wanna Be Adored
same era · similar earnings band
The Stone Roses $230,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $310K-$1M/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $110K-$390K/year
38% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $70K-$270K/year
62% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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More Questions About Personal Jesus

How much did Personal Jesus make in total?

Personal Jesus does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does Personal Jesus make per stream?

Personal Jesus does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns Personal Jesus?

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Show ownership and assumptions

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$310K-$1M/year
Estimated artist-side cut$110K-$390K/year
Estimated label master share$70K-$270K/year
Estimated publishing share$40K-$130K/year
Estimated songwriter share$50K-$170K/year
MastersLikely split between label-controlled masters and artist royalty participation
PublishingPublishing appears strongly tied to songwriter-side participation
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific catalog sale adjustment is assumed here

Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from long-tail streaming, catalog replay value, and sync utility, using typical major-label legacy rights splits.

Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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