Delivery date vs. release date
When files reach the distributor, and when the public hears them.
Deliver three to five weeks ahead so stores ingest correctly and playlist teams have time. Late delivery is the most common reason a campaign collapses.
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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.