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Record Union is a music distribution platform that enables independent artists and labels to easily distribute music to the world's major music streaming services. With Record Union, you always retain 100% ownership and control of your music.
We are a Spotify Platinum Partner and we have preferred partnerships with most of the major stores, including Apple Music. You can read more about our music partners here.
How do I take my music global?
Start by selecting your product plan and creating a free account with us. From there, you can set up your workspace, profile and explore the whole platform without spending a thing. No payment is required until you're ready to submit your first release. You can learn more about our product plans and how they differ on our pricing page.
You create a release by uploading your audio and artwork, adding track details (metadata), selecting the music stores you want to distribute to, and choosing your release date. You can also add optional add-ons to give your release an extra boost.
Once you submit your release, our review team checks that it meets the music stores’ requirements. If everything looks good, we’ll deliver it to your selected stores, where it will be available on your chosen release date.
What happens after the release date?
As soon as your music goes live, Record Union will start collecting data on streams, downloads, video creations, views, and more. Music stores typically send us this data with a three-month delay. Once we receive the data, it will be available in your Record Union account. You’ll be able to see how your tracks and releases are performing, analyze the data by plays, regions, music services, and more, and download it in a variety of formats.
The royalties your music earns from music stores will be shown on your Balance page. You can pay out your earnings directly to your bank account. If you work with collaborators, you can set up royalty splits and recoups so they can get paid automatically, without you having to divide the payments manually.
Powerful tools to support your music career
We offer all users professional Electronic Press Kits (EPKs), Linkfire Smart Links for easy music sharing, and 100% human support for any questions or issues.
For our Pro users, we also offer advanced Analytics, providing deeper insights, and the ability to invite team members to your workspace for seamless collaboration. You can find more information about workspaces and members here.
You can also enhance your music release strategy with more powerful features like Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority, Spotify Pre-Save, YouTube Content ID, and UPC and ISRC generators. Our plan prices start at just $14.00 per year. Learn more about Core and Pro pricing here.
Why should I choose Record Union to distribute my music?
Record Union is known for its fast, friendly, 100% human customer support. Artists and labels appreciate the quick, helpful responses from our support team, making the distribution process smooth and hassle-free.
With our dedicated support, any issues you encounter can be resolved quickly, so you can focus on your creative work without unnecessary distractions. We’re proud to have maintained a customer satisfaction rate of 92.5% over the past two years, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional support to our artists and labels.
As a result, Record Union has earned a strong reputation on Trustpilot. With a high rating of 4.6 out of 5, we stand out among competitors in the music distribution industry. Our user-friendly interface, quick customer support, and reliable music store partnerships are all part of what gets us those high scores.
In comparison, other music distribution services often receive mixed reviews, with common complaints about poor customer service and complicated processes. Record Union's consistently positive feedback highlights our dedication to artist satisfaction and our effectiveness in helping musicians reach a global audience.
Can labels use Record Union?
Yes! Record Union is currently used by thousands of labels to manage their digital catalogue and release new material. To learn more about the different options we offer and how to use Record Union as a label, go here.
Can I switch from another distributor to Record Union?
Of course you can! To make the transition as smooth as possible, we recommend that you start by uploading the release with us, and then remove it from the other distributor. Sending our support team a screenshot of your take-down request will speed up the review process.
You will also be able to use your old ISRC and UPC codes when re-uploading the release on Record Union, ensuring that the public play statistics on Spotify stay intact. Just add the codes in the different code sections when creating the release, and you are good to go!