After the distribution of your content, you can send updates to all channels in order to modify some of the already distributed metadata. In this article we will inform you about the updates you can't make, the ones you can, and how to process them.
What metadata can I update in a release?
Metadata that can NOT be updated
The platform does not allow me to update the Audio File or Cover Image
How to perform an Update that is not allowed?
What metadata can I update in a release?
Metadata that can be updated
- Release's and track's titles.
- Artwork (Cover art). No pending deliveries are required. More information here.
- Information regarding “Remix” or “Version” on album and track(s) levels.
- Artist collaborations, except the “Primary” artist.
- Primary artist name (the artist should be the same, but a name change, or typo correction can be requested more information here).
- Label.
- Release's and track's genre.
- Language of the album and track(s).
- “Explicit Content” information.
- Price tier.
- Digital release date.
- Original release date.
- License type.
- License holder ©.
- Copyright for sound recordings ℗.
- Territories of publication.
- Audio file (Master) No pending deliveries are required. More information here.
Metadata that can NOT be updated
- Primary Artist.
- Content format (Album, EP, or Single).
- UPC code.
- Reference number.
- ISRC code.
- Tracks' total number (i.e., a release first distributed with 5 tracks, can't be redistributed with 6).
- Tracks' order (tracks cannot be moved from their original position, i.e., track 1 has to be kept first on the track list).
- Track replacement (put a new track with a new ISRC code).
How to perform an Update?
Simply make the needed modification of the aspects that are allowed and send again the release to the same channels originally selected. This action is done from each release's tab “6. Distribution”, by selecting “Update to all channels”.
The platform does not allow me to update the Audio File or Cover Image
To update the audio or image of a release, all deliveries to channels must have been completed. That is, while there are deliveries being processed, the platform will not allow this metadata to be updated.
If you need to make the change immediately, you can go to the “5 History” tab and click on the “Delete all pending submissions” button , which will allow editing of your release.
Important Note: Take into account that if you click on the “Remove all pending deliveries” button from tab 5 “History” and the deliveries are not removed, this means that they are already being processed. In that case, you must wait until all deliveries/updates/takedowns/ are completed so you can update the cover art/audio file.
⚠ If you need to apply the update urgently, you can request that we unlock the release by contacting us.
How to update the cover art?
- If a release is being distributed and the QC has been approved, Cover Art upload won’t be permitted until the distribution is completed to all channels. You'll see the following message:
- On the other hand, if a release is already distributed to all channels and there are no pending deliveries, you'll be able to upload the cover art and the Quality Control team will review and approve the release again. You'll see the following message:
How to update audio?
- If a release is being distributed and the QC has been approved, Audio upload won’t be permitted until the distribution is completed to all channels. The track's Audio area will show this message:
- On the other hand, if a release is already distributed to all channels, you'll be able to update the audio file. The Quality Control team will review and approve the release again. You'll see this message: