Is my release a "New Release" or a "Previous Release"?

New Release: If your release is a fresh track that has never been commercially released on DSPs (Digital Streaming Platforms) like Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, YouTube Music, etc., then it is a new release!

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If your track was first published exclusively on YouTube, this will not be considered a commercial release, therefore it is not a “previous release”. However, you should have an ISRC for that recording. If this is the case you should add the ISRC and tag your release as a “new release”.
If your release fully or partially consists of previously released tracks that were never released before in this format (for example, your current release is EP that contains 5 tracks from your previously released 10 track Album), you need to mark your submission as New Release and add all the ISRC codes for the previously released tracks.

When submitting your release, in the "Distribution Options" page, just click "New Release" to select it.

Click the calendar icon on the release date box to select your preferred release date for your music.

By default, all releases submitted with Trac are distributed within 72 hours. However, if you would like your release to be delivered in 48 hours, we offer a "speedy delivery" option for a nominal fee of $2 for a one-track single and an additional $1 per track with a maximum price of $5.

NOTE: Please keep in mind though that failure to follow the release guidelines can affect your review, delivery, and publishing times.

Previous Release: Your release is considered a previous release if it has been commercially distributed in any way in the past. Usually, if your track contains an ISRC or UPC code, this means it has been distributed before, and you can use it again. If this is true, select this option, add the initial release date, and select when you would like for it to be distributed again through trac by clicking the calendar icon on their designated field. The previous release date can be any date from the past, it is simply the date when you release your music the first time.

You can type your existing UPC/EAN (Universal Product Code/European Article Number) on its designated box at the bottom of the Distribution Options page. It consists of 12 numerical digits that are uniquely assigned to each product.

Oftentimes, we receive submissions that are marked as a new release but also include an ISRC and/or a UPC. In most cases, new releases do not include ISRCs or UPCs, as we assign these automatically. However, if you have purchased registered codes, you are welcome to use them. Please send an email to content@trac.co if this applies to your release.