Song

Shell of Light

Burial · Untrue · 2007

high confidence

Estimate at a glance

How much money does Shell of Light make?

Shell of Light by Burial is estimated at $40K-$140K/year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

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

This song remains durable because its mood and texture invite repeat listening rather than one-time consumption.

What stands out

  • Currently ranks around the top 93% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 2007 and still shows earnings power roughly 19 years later
  • Ranks #2 among 2 tracked songs for Burial
  • External listening links available
  • high confidence estimate

Why the song still earns

  • Ambient and electronic playlists provide steady discovery.
  • Listener depth and repeat listening help extend catalog value.
  • Critical stature supports long-tail niche demand.

Shell of Light lands in the top 93% of tracked songs by estimated artist-side earnings.

The song still reads as an evergreen catalog asset roughly 19 years after release.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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 $40K-$140K/year
Gross track revenue $116K-$406K/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated July 15, 2026
Shell of Light by Burial

How It Compares

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

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Shell of Light
selected song
Burial $90,000
Umbrella
same era
Rihanna $1,125,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $116K-$406K/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $40K-$140K/year
34% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $38K-$133K/year
66% of the lead revenue lane

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

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Reader questions about Shell of Light

How much did Shell of Light make in total?

Shell of Light does not have a public lifetime total, so the estimate stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does Shell of Light make per stream?

Shell of Light 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 Shell of Light?

Shell of Light is modeled from public-facing catalog behavior and conservative rights-split assumptions, not from audited royalty statements.

Show ownership and assumptions

Shell of Light is modeled from public-facing catalog behavior and conservative rights-split assumptions, not from audited royalty statements.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$116K-$406K/year
Estimated artist-side cut$40K-$140K/year
Estimated label master share$38K-$133K/year
Estimated publishing share$12K-$42K/year
Estimated songwriter share$17K-$59K/year
MastersLikely controlled through the recording label or distributor unless a specific rights sale is known
PublishingWriter and publisher splits affect the publishing share shown here
Catalog sale statusNo specific catalog sale adjustment is modeled for this track

Assumptions: Estimate keeps the current headline range as the artist-side figure and models gross track, label, publishing, and songwriter lanes from that conservative annual range.

Notes: Shell of Light is modeled from public-facing catalog behavior and conservative rights-split assumptions, not from audited royalty statements.

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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