Catalog Promotion FAQ
Can I submit any track released a year ago or more?
Yes, you can submit any tracks from your catalog as long as they were released one year ago or prior. Catalog releases can be a maximum of 90 minutes long.
What is the Catalog Promotion?
Our Catalog Promotion allows you to re-distribute older tracks to unlimited formats and territories! Releases must be at least one year old to be eligible. We can send out as many tracks as you would like to as many lists as you would like for a ...
What is the cost of the Catalog Promotion?
The cost will be shown at the final step before you submit your Catalog release.
Is it possible to have multiple Catalog releases at one time?
Yes, you may use the promo code to create as many Catalog releases as you'd like.
Can I select as many lists as I want for the same flat fee?
Yes, you can select as many lists as you would like. However, we always recommend choosing lists that are relevant to your track(s)!
Can I have different cover art for each song?
You may only include one cover for the whole release. If you are submitting multiple singles as one Catalog release, you may choose the artwork of one of the singles, or make a new cover for all of the tracks.
How do I submit my Catalog release?
You can submit your Catalog release from your Caster account the exact same way as any other submission! Please ensure that the "Release Year" in Step 1 is selected, and include the promo code FORMATFEAST at Checkout. Please note this promo code is ...
How do I use the Catalog Promotion at checkout?
To activate this promotion, upload your tracks as normal in your Caster account, then enter the PROMO CODE: FORMATFEAST in the “Discount Code” field in Step 4 of the submission process.
What is the price difference for multi-track Catalog submissions?
Catalog Releases are a flat fee specific to your currency. There is no increased cost for albums or EPs!
Can I submit previously released tracks?
Yes, any track that is one year or older is eligible. Previously released or unreleased!
My tracks have different release years. What should I do?
If your multi-track release contain tracks that were released in different years, please insert the year of the oldest release in Step 1. For each individual track, you can choose the correct year under the "Copyright year" field.
Can I use the promo code multiple times for separate releases?
Yes, you can submit as many Catalog releases as you would like using the code FORMATFEAST. This is especially useful if you incorporate different genres of music across your catalog.
Can I upload multiple albums in one submission?
Yes, you're welcome to upload multiple albums in one submission (ie. compilation album), as long as the total duration of your release is 90 minutes or less, and all tracks are at least one year old.
Does this promotion include email blasts/resends?
No, there are no individual promotional release emails or resends included in this promotion. However, Catalog will appear amidst the latest Releases feed in Player. Weekly summary emails will be sent to our full list of curators highlighting fresh ...
Can I apply the promotion to an existing Caster release?
We cannot apply the Catalog Promotion to an existing Caster release campaign, however you’re welcome to create a new submission and apply the discount code to take advantage of the promotion!
Do tracks need to be previously distributed through Caster to be eligible?
Nope! Any track(s) released a year ago or more are eligible — whether or not you distributed them through Play MPE! When submitting the release in Caster, please include the year of release in Step 1 for the promo code to work.
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