What are the Essential Components of Music Metadata Every Release Must Include?
Every music release needs complete metadata to ensure smooth distribution, accurate crediting, and royalty payments. At a minimum, your track should include:
- Basic Details – Track title, primary artist, featured artists, album name, genre, and release date.
- Identifiers – ISRC (sound recording), ISWC (composition), UPC/EAN (album).
- Credits – Composer, lyricist, producer, publisher, and label.
- Rights Information – Performing rights society (IPRS, ISAMRA, PRS, ASCAP) affiliations and copyright owners.
- Technical Specs – Audio format, bitrate, sample rate, and track length.
- Artwork – Cover image meeting DSP requirements.
Missing even one of these can delay or block distribution and royalty collection.
At MRM India, our Music Metadata Management and Music Publishing Administration services ensure every component is complete before your release goes live - so nothing stands in between you and your revenue.