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Music distribution guide

A practical overview of preparing music for digital distribution through an independent label or distributor.

01

Prepare the audio

Use the final approved master in the format requested by the chosen distributor. Do not deliver unfinished mixes under a final title.

02

Prepare metadata

Confirm artist names, titles, featured credits, writers, producers, release dates, language, explicit-content status and identifiers.

03

Prepare artwork

Use artwork you own or are authorized to distribute. Check dimensions, text, logos and platform restrictions before delivery.

04

Verify after release

Check every store listing, artist profile, credit and link. Document errors precisely so corrections can be submitted efficiently.

Take the next step

Use the release checklist ↗ Resource center

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