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Guides to help you prepare releases that won't get rejected by your distributor.

Release preparation checklist
Everything you need before submitting to distributors — audio specs, cover art requirements, metadata, ISRC codes, and credits explained.
Cover art specifications
Pixel dimensions, colour modes, file formats, and common rejection reasons. What Spotify, Apple Music, and other DSPs actually require.
Audio file specifications
Sample rates, bit depth, file formats, and loudness targets. How to export from your DAW so your master won't be rejected or degraded.
ISRC codes explained
What ISRC codes are, why every track needs one, and how to register or obtain them as an independent artist without a label.
Choosing a music distributor
How DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, and others compare on pricing, royalty splits, speed, and store coverage — so you can pick the right one.
Credits and collaborators
How to add producers, writers, engineers, and split percentages to your release using BeatCheck's credits panel.

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