MORE INFORMATION / DISTRIBUTION F.A.Q.s

$26.00 per year - Distribute UNLIMITED MUSIC, Keep 100% of all of the sales revenue we collect!

 

How do I get started?  Just click here!

 

Which retailers & streaming outlets does Unable cover?  Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, Tidal, Spotify, Deezer, eMusic, 7 Digital, Shazam and many, many more.  Click here for a list.

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I'm having trouble releasing music OR I've spotted a problem with a my release, what do I do?  Email our customer service team at info@unablemusicgroup.com.

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I'm afraid my release plan is missing something, can you help me make sure I've got ALL of my bases covered? Of course we can! We've literally handled the release of thousands of projects, so we've kinda got this down to a science. We offer a wonderful 60 minute Record Release & Distribution Consultation for only $80.00 that we can do face-to-face, over the phone, or via Zoom. We'll review your pre- and post-release plans, make sure you haven't overlooked anything, and provide you with general guidance to help ensure that your release goes off without a hitch! Click here to schedule your consult today!  We can also write a custom Marketing Plan for just for you!  Click here to learn more about Marketing Plans.

 

What is Content ID?  Content ID is YouTube's "digital fingerprinting system" that content owners use to easily identify and manage their copyrighted content on YouTube. Videos uploaded to YouTube are compared against audio and video files registered with Content ID by content owners, looking for any matches. In short, we submit all tracks that we distribute to YouTube's Content ID System. This system looks for videos that contain your music, and alert us when a match is found. We are then able to assert your rights to the music in that video, and make sure you get paid for that video's views. Whether you upload your own videos, or a third party uses your music, Content ID will find it; and we'll make sure you get your share of the revenue from that video!

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Tell me more about the optional On-Demand CD Manufacturing service.  You supply us with the .WAV files and the artwork, and we'll take care of the rest. We load the audio and artwork into our computer system, and make your album available for sale on our website and on affiliated websites (Amazon, etc.). When your album is sold to a customer, we will process the order and the payment, manufacture the CD, package it and ship it directly to your customer. You don't have to do anything, and you keep 90% of the profit!  Click here for more information.

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Do I need UPC and ISRC codes, and how do I get them?  Yes, you need BOTH! Every release, no matter whether it is an album, an EP or a single, needs a UPC code. Additionally, every track that will be distributed to retailers needs an ISRC code. Most distributors charge their customers for UPC and ISRC codes. We don't! If you distribute with us, we will supply you with a UPC code and all necessary ISRC codes free of charge. If you already have your own, no problem; we'll use those!

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What is the Neighboring Rights service?  This is pretty complicated.  Click here for an explanation.

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What is Nielson SoundScan?  SoundScan is a method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada. Data is collected weekly and made available every Wednesday to subscribers, which include record companies, publishing firms, music retailers, independent promoters, film and TV companies, and artist managers. SoundScan is the sales source for the Billboard music charts, making it the largest source of sales records in the music industry.

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How often will I get paid?  We issue payments and statements once per quarter, within 45 days of the closing of the quarter.  For example, Quarter 1 closes on March 31.  We will issue your Quarter 1 statement and payment within 45 days of March 31.  If you have a balance of $10 USD or more, we will issue you a payment. If you have a balance less that $10, we will roll it over until it reaches $10.  

• Quarter 1 - January through March

• Quarter 2 - April through June

• Quarter 3 - July through September

• Quarter 4 - October through December

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Does Unable keep a percentage of my sales?  Nope, you get 100% of the net sales revenue we collect for you!

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Does Unable charge an annual fee for digital distribution?  Yes. For only $26 per year, you can distribute an unlimited number of singles, EPs, albums, and ringtones - and you keep 100% of the sales!

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How do I cancel my account with Unable?  Log in to your Unable Music Group account, then select "My Subscriptions" from the login menu. There you will see the option to cancel your account. If you prefer, you can simply contact us and let us know!

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How does this account/subscription thing work?  For only $26 per year, you can distribute an unlimited amount of music. You'll keep 100% of the digital sales revenue we collect for you. We will bill you automatically every year, unless you cancel. You can cancel at any time. Click here to begin!

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What happens when I cancel my account?  We won't bill you anymore, and we will ask that our retail partners (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) remove your music from their stores. If any more royalties are collected for your music after your account has been cancelled, we will continue to pay those royalties out to you.

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Does Unable offer services to help me promote my release and build my brand? Yes we do! We offer comprehensive promotion and marketing services, along with full scale public relations and branding. Click here for more information.

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