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      Create Digital Release & Report Sales

      Learn how to sell music on Shopify and report sales to Billboard, OCC, and ARIA

      Important Notice: Starting October 25, 2024, Luminate will implement stricter email verification:

      • Only sales with successful email delivery will be reported
      • Invalid or bounced emails won't count for charts
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      How it works

      • Create your digital release in Single
      • Fans purchase through your Shopify store
      • Single automatically:

      Note: For mixed orders with physical items, you will need to manage physical fulfillment separately. Learn more →

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      Step by step

      1. Select release type

      • Log in to your Single account

      • Go to Music > Digital Delivery from the left sidebar

      • Choose your type:

        • Album, EP, Single: For digital releases and pre-orders

        • Beats, Instrumentals, & Stems: For sample packs and beats

        • Pre-Release Tracks: For instant gratification tracks only

        • DistroLink (DDEX Bulk Import)

      2. Set up digital release

      • Upload album artwork:

        • JPG/PNG format

        • Minimum 1400 x 1400

        • Maximum 2048 x 2048

      • Enter required details:

        • Release title

        • Main artists

        • Date/time

        • Primary genre

        • Price

        • UPC/EAN

      3. Upload and set up tracklist

      • Upload tracks (WAV, AIFF, FLAC)

      • For each track, add:

        • Title

        • ISRC

        • Artists

        • Price

      • Configure track options:

        • Track release dates

        • Album-only toggle

        • 30-second preview toggle

        • Explicit content flag

      • Add optional data:

        • Producer

        • Writer

        • ISWC

        • Lyrics

      Note: If some tracks are still being finalized, you can utilize Placeholder Tracks and update them with the completed audio files at a later time.

      4. Schedule pre-order (Optional)

      • Add presale date/time

      • Toggle confidential release to hide all info, including audio previews, track titles, release dates, until the pre-order is released.

      • Select geographic availability of overall release

      5. Add additional files (Optional)

      • Upload extra content (up to 750 MB), such as:

        • PDFs

        • Artwork

        • Sheet music

      Tips for sample packs:

      • Upload main samples as audio files in the Tracklist section for customer previews.
      • Enable 30-second previews for all tracks when selecting Publish With Tracklist to preview main samples.
      • Attach the sample pack as zip files in the Additional Files section.

      6. Review digital release

      • Click Review for Sale

      • Check all details are correct

      7. Publish digital release

      Things to note:

      • Publishing with Audio Player may duplicate products if a dedicated release already exists in Shopify.
      • Avoid creating variants of digital music products generated by Single in Shopify, as this can cause reporting and delivery issues.

      FAQs

      What happens if my release date is today or has already passed?

      If the release date of your digital albums and tracks is set for today or is in the past, they will be available for immediate sale as soon as you submit them.

      What if I choose a future pre-sale date for my release?

      Should you set a future pre-sale date for your release, it will become available in your Shopify store precisely at the date and time you specified.

      Can I keep the release date hidden during the pre-sale period?

      Yes, you can maintain the secrecy of your release date during the pre-sale by opting for a Confidential Release. This feature keeps the release date hidden until the specified time.

      When will my tracks and audio previews be visible in the store?

      Track listings and 30-second audio previews will not appear in your store until each track’s individual release date arrives.