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Music Business Glossary

Release Management

13 music business terms in Release Management, explained clearly.

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A

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An album is a collection of audio recordings issued as a single item.

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C

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A CD (Compact Disc) is a physical audio format for storing and playing digital music, once the dominant distribution format before streaming.

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A catalog refers to the complete collection of musical works or sound recordings owned or controlled by an artist, songwriter, publisher, or record label.

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E

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An EP (Extended Play) is a release with more tracks than a single but fewer than an album, typically 3 to 6 songs, used to showcase an artist's range.

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P

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A Product in music distribution is the commercial release package, whether a single, EP, or album, submitted to DSPs with all assets, metadata, and identifiers.

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R

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A Release is the official launch of a music product, such as a single, EP, or album, made available to the public through digital or physical distribution channels.

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Release Date→

The Release Date is the official day a music product, such as a single, EP, or album, is made publicly available to consumers on digital or physical platforms.

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Release Strategy→

A Release Strategy is a comprehensive plan outlining how and when an artist or label will launch and promote new music to maximize its impact and reach.

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S

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A Single is a one-track release, sometimes with B-sides or remixes, used to introduce an artist, promote an upcoming album, or test audience response.

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Street Date is another term for Release Date: the specific day a music product is officially made available for sale or public consumption.

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T

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A Track is an individual song or musical composition, typically a single audio recording, that forms part of a larger release like an album or EP.

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V

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Vinyl refers to phonograph records, a physical analog format for music distribution, experiencing a significant resurgence in popularity.

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W

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Windowing is a release strategy where a music product is made available on different formats or platforms at staggered times, creating exclusivity windows.

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