Can you change your release date on CD Baby?

During your account setup with CD Baby, you will be given the opportunity to select a release date for your album, along with pricing, etc.

Can I make changes to my album after it’s been distributed?

This is a permanent action that cannot be reversed. You will have to resubmit the release and pay for distribution again (we CANNOT issue a refund for the release you are taking down). Your release will receive a new UPC code because it’s technically a new product.

Which is better CD Baby or DistroKid?

While DistroKid is a great choice for artists who frequently release music and aren’t interested in any additional services, CD Baby is better for musicians with a slower song rollout. CD Baby charges per release, and most of the add-ons are included in the price of a release.

How long does it take to go from CD Baby to Spotify?

2 weeks
Once your release is live on Spotify, it can take up to 2 weeks for Spotify to fully create your profile. At that point, you will be able to verify your page from your CD Baby account.

Can you remove songs from CD Baby?

Cancel Digital Distribution

Log into your account CD Baby account. Click on “Album & Singles” at the top of the page or “View All Releases” toward the middle of the page. Click the “view/edit” button next to the release you want to cancel.

How do I collect royalties from CD Baby?

CD Baby Pro Publishing Administration collects the publisher’s share of performance and mechanical royalties for compositions on behalf of songwriters. We collect these from the US and abroad via Performing Rights Organizations and other collection agencies.

Is CD Baby legit?

CD Baby is an online distributor of independent music, and the company refers to itself as the ‘anti-label’ for musicians. Known as one of the best online record stores, it is the only digital aggregator that has top preferred partner status with Spotify and Apple Music.

How do you release a single on CD Baby?

***A single and an album are separate submissions.

You can’t add more tracks to a single submission and turn it into an album. You will have to create a new album submission. If the album is going to be signed up for CD Baby Pro, the single will be covered too since the codes will be the same for both releases.

Can I change my artist name on CD Baby?

We are not able to make changes to an artist name after a release is finalized. If you want to change your artist name, you must cancel the title and resubmit with a new fee and bar code.

Can I change release date DistroKid?

DistroKid now lets users edit releases on it d.i.y. distribution platform. Users can now change song titles, album art, release date, etc. without having to delete and reupload each track.

Should I release singles or EP?

An EP offers you the chance to make more of a mark on your listeners and the press. It’s a statement of intent, something more substantial than a single to put out into the world. It also gives you the chance to have a greater share of each listener’s time, consuming music on their platform of choice.

How many singles should you release before an EP?

Spotify and iTunes classify anything under 4 tracks as an EP and anything over 6 as an album. So 4–6 songs is the sweet spot. iTunes will make an exception if your release has 1–3 songs and one of those songs is 10 minutes or longer. Then it’ll be an EP instead of a single.

Is it better to release singles or albums?

However, if you want to forego making a music video, releasing singles can end up being a lot cheaper than putting out a whole album. You can focus all your money and time on just one song, make it great, and spend less on the release than an album. That’s why singles can be a great option for young musicians.