Distribution Packages

Most Popular Questions and Answers for the Disc Manufacturing Team (Disc Makers)

• I've ordered physical media and added Distribution to that order. I now have questions. Who do I contact?
• Do I need a barcode to order distribution?
• Can I add distribution to my project if I'm releasing a single on a disc?
• Distribution (digital and physical) timeline when ordered with physical discs
• What's included with CD Baby's distribution bundle when ordered with physical discs?

Most Popular Questions and Answers for Artist Members Team (CD Baby)

• Why am I seeing my music on some strange sites?
• Need Help with New Releases, Release Dates, Inspection or Royalty Payments?
• How can I contact the Artist Members Team?
• What's included in the Distribution package?
• Artist Members FAQ (Digital distribution)

Distribution FAQ (when ordered with physical discs)

• Who is eligible for the Global Music Distribution Bundle?
• Who is eligible for the Global Music Distribution Bundle with CD Baby Pro Publishing?
• I am already affiliated with ASCAP or BMI. Is there any benefit to purchasing the Global Music Distribution Bundle with CD Baby Pro Publishing?
• Will you automatically send some of my cds to CD Baby?
• My CD is not shrinkwrapped. Is that a problem for CD Baby's physical distribution partners?

Artist Members FAQ (Digital Distribution)

• I have an issue with my sales, payments, YouTube, HearNow, or other Distribution sites.
• Is Spotify included in the distribution bundle
• How can I order digital distribution only?
• Which companies does CD Baby digitally distribute music through?
• What are CD Baby's cover artwork guidelines for digital distribution?
• How much does CD Baby pay Artists for digital and physical sales?

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Gracenote Registration

• When will my tracks be registered with Gracenote?
• Will my track titles load automatically when my discs are inserted into a computer?
• Will my track titles load automatically when my discs are inserted into iTunes?
• Why is another Artist's album information loading when I insert my CD into iTunes?
• Will cover artwork load when my discs are imported into iTunes?
• Will my track titles load automatically when my discs are inserted into Windows Media Player?

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Luminate (Formerly Nielsen SoundScan)

• How do I fill out the Luminate registration form if I reside outside of the US?
• ISRC Registration with Luminate
• What is Luminate?
• The Nielsen SoundScan registration form is giving me an error message (“at least one code must be entered,” “invalid e-mail address,” “invalid phone number,” etc.)
• None of the Luminate genres describe my album
• My project is a DVD/Video, but this Nielsen SoundScan form is asking me questions about CD/Audio?!

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