Release

Bootleg / edit

An unofficial rework of someone else's track.

Cannot be commercially released without clearance. Widely used in DJ sets and free downloads, with real legal risk if monetised.

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More release terms

  • Distributor

    The company that delivers your music to streaming platforms and stores.

  • Metadata

    The information attached to a track: artist, title, ISRC, credits, genre.

  • ISRC

    International Standard Recording Code, the unique ID for a recording.

  • UPC / EAN

    The barcode identifying a release (single, EP or album).

  • White label

    A vinyl release with no printed label information.

  • Dubplate

    A one off cut of an unreleased track for DJ use.