General guidance to help you prepare a release. Exact requirements are confirmed for your release, and our technical verification process checks final assets before launch.
Release checklist
- Final, mixed, and mastered audio for every track.
- Cover artwork you have the right to use.
- Correct title, artist name, and track order.
- Credits for everyone who contributed (composers, performers, producers).
- Written permission for any samples, lyrics, or third-party material.
- Your preferred release date, allowing time for verification and platform processing.
Audio
- Deliver the highest-quality final master you have, preferably uncompressed or lossless.
- Make sure each file is complete, with no clipping, unwanted silence, or placeholder content.
Artwork
- Use a square, high-resolution image.
- Do not include content you do not have the right to use, such as other people's logos or photos.
Metadata
Metadata is the information attached to your release: title, artist name, credits, artwork, and release date. Check spelling and credits before you submit, because changes after release require a one-time administrative fee starting at $10 USD per request. See Post-Release Support.
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