A complete guide for labels and artists migrating metadata from one distributor to another — without losing historical data, ISRC mapping, stream counts, or playlist placements.
Contact your current distributor's support team and request a full catalog export in DDEX or CSV format.
Verify the export includes: ISRC codes, UPC/EAN-13 codes, release dates, contributor roles, genre tags, and territory rights for every release.
Confirm that audio files and artwork are available for download — some distributors do not include media in the metadata export.
Cross-check the export against your own records to identify any gaps or missing releases before proceeding.
Some distributors may charge a fee or impose a waiting period for catalog exports. Review your distribution agreement for any contractual obligations.
Run your exported metadata through our validation engine before importing to a new distributor. Catch every error before it migrates.
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