Vandall Business
Pre-distribution checklist
By the end you’ll know exactly what, if anything, is still missing before a release goes to your distributor.
Before you start
- A track that is meant to ship soon, and your distributor’s delivery requirements.
In short
- Package readiness covers audio, artwork, metadata and credits.
- Signing, the final master and the date need a human look.
- Readiness here does not guarantee your distributor accepts the release.
- 1
Check package readiness
Open the track’s Package tab. Under Release package status, Audio, Cover art, Metadata and Credits should all be ticked. If one isn’t, use Manage Files or Manage further down the tab to fix it.
- You now see whether audio, cover art, metadata and credits are in place.
- 2
Read the Summary counts
Open Summary. Compare the number of files, agreements and people credited with what the release needs, and look through the tasks that are still open.
- You now see what the track holds and what is still to do.
- 3
Listen to the final master
Open Files and click the main audio. Play it all the way through. Then compare the duration, bitrate and sample rate under Audio Info in the sidebar with your distributor’s delivery spec.
- You now see the file details in the sidebar to the right of the player.
- 4
Confirm signatures
Open Agreements. Every agreement the release depends on should show a Signed badge. Follow up on any that are Pending. To see who has signed, click ⋮ on the row and choose Preview PDF.
- You now see who has signed each agreement, and when.
- 5
Confirm the date
Open Release Calendar and find the track on its day. If the date is wrong, open the track, click Release Date in its header and pick the right day.
- You now see the release where your partners expect it.
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