Here is a useful rundown on the applicability of UPC and ISRC codes for indie artists. Your tracks (same idea, but for individual songs). (this identifies your album and monitors your sales) and ISRC codes for each of
UPC and ISRC codes: To sell your music on iTunes or any of the other major services, you will need to go through a Digital Distributor and they will provide you with both a UPC code for your album (2400 x 2400 pixels is the largest dimension recommended - many stores accept a smaller version, but if you start with the 2400 x 2400 Mastering Engineer, and what you will then upload to digital stores and services ( they will not accept MP3's!).Īrtwork: To be safe, save your Digital album cover artwork as a 2400 x 2400 pixel. These WAV or AIFF files are what you will submit to the Mastering Engineer, what you will get back from the If you're trying to get your music out without spending anything, do your best to "master" the tracks yourself, set up your free Paypal and Bandcamp accounts, upload your album to Bandcamp and voilà! - you've officially released your music digitally.īe sure to check out the PROMO section for advice on letting the World know about your release! Get Up-to-Spec!Īudio File Formats: You should save your final mixes as high-quality (24 bit is standard) stereo WAV or AIFF filesīounced at the same sample rate you've been mixing in. A ballpark budget starts at around $40 per song for Mastering, plus $50 to Digitally Distribute your album and you should allow yourself a few months to complete these processes. Mastered and make it available on all the popular stores and streaming You can get your digital album professionally | Overview With a budget of a few hundred dollars.