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Paint It, Black

"Paint It, Black" is a song by The Rolling Stones released on April 1, 1966.

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ReleaseApr 1, 1966

Deterministic forecast

Spotify royalty estimates

Gross to rightsholders

All time

$5,298,000

Rounded forecast · nearest $1,000

estimated Spotify gross royalties to rightsholders

Inputs and assumptions
As of
Sep 7, 2026
Source
Chartmetric
Formula version
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Each figure multiplies an identity-matched Chartmetric Spotify stream count by a deterministic $0.003 modeled gross rightsholder rate. The estimate is gross to rightsholders before contractual splits, fees, recoupment, and taxes; it is not artist take-home pay.

These estimates represent gross royalties to rightsholders before contractual splits, fees, recoupment, and taxes. They do not represent artist take-home pay.

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Sound: Paint It, Black

@allcaraz

PINTALO DE NEGRO Como sonaría “Paint it black” de @therollingstones si hubiese sido un tema de Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de ricota? Escucha todas estas canciones en la playlist de @UMArgentina “Clásicos del Rock Internacional” por Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1y3IItNHzqNnBLg16kRvH5?si=JJwId1bxTayMWJ4YG0BTPA&utm_source=copy-link

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@monkberry.moondelight

I literally think my mind would’ve exploded - #therollingstones #mickjagger #rollingstones #paintitblack

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