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Record Union
What Record Union is
Record Union is a web-based music distribution service for independent music makers, with high-volume plans for labels. Artists upload tracks, cover artwork, release details and artist information, then submit releases through one dashboard. Depending on the plan, a release goes to seven popular streaming and download services or to all 20+ global music services. Destinations include Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora and Deezer. Record Union says tracks may become available worldwide five days after submission. Artists can review monthly sales reports and daily streaming data, choose a release date, set a custom label name, prepare an electronic press kit, access Spotify for Artists and use Linkfire Smart Links. The Royalty Splits beta supports monthly collaborator splits and one-time payments with recoups. Paid upgrades include Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority, Spotify Pre-Save, YouTube Content ID and a royalty upgrade to 92.5%. Record Union says users keep full copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing. Annual plans include Top Dog at $14.00 per year for 1–2 tracks on seven services, and World Domination at $29.00 per year for 6–12 tracks on 20+ services. A UPC can be added for a one-time fee of $10.00 when a release requires one.
Who it suits
Record Union suits independent artists who want to submit music to streaming and download services from a single dashboard and review sales and streaming data. Labels with higher release volumes can consider its label plans.
What it does well
- Distributes releases to seven or 20+ services, depending on plan.
- Includes monthly sales reports and daily streaming data.
- Offers release date selection, an electronic press kit and custom label name.
- Linkfire Smart Links and Spotify for Artists access are included.
- Users retain copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing.
What to know first
- Release counts are capped on listed Top Dog and World Domination plans.
- Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority and other professional upgrades are paid add-ons.
- Plans for 13–99 tracks and Label Major have no listed fixed price.
Limits
The listed Top Dog and World Domination plans cover specific release-count ranges, with seven-service or 20+-service coverage depending on plan. The 13–99-track plans are billed at $1.50 per track per year, and Label Major requires a custom quote.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Top Dog (1–2 tracks) | $14/yr · 1–2 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services | $14 a year |
| Top Dog (3–5 tracks) | $17/yr · 3–5 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services | $17 a year |
| World Domination (1–2 tracks) | $19/yr · 1–2 tracks · All 20+ global music services | $19 a year |
| Top Dog (6–12 tracks) | $20/yr · 6–12 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services | $20 a year |
| World Domination (3–5 tracks) | $24/yr · 3–5 tracks · All 20+ global music services | $24 a year |
| World Domination (6–12 tracks) | $29/yr · 6–12 tracks · All 20+ global music services | $29 a year |
| World Domination (13–99 tracks) | $1.50/tr/yr · 13–99 tracks · All 20+ global music services | On request |
| Label Major | Get custom quote · High-volume plans for labels | On request |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as recordunion.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Open the Record Union website.
- Choose a plan based on track count and destination coverage.
- Upload music, cover artwork, release metadata and artist details.
- Select a release date and submit the release for distribution.
Verdict
Choose Record Union if you need a web dashboard to distribute music and want reporting, release tools and ownership retained. Check the release cap and destination coverage for each annual plan; high-volume plans require a custom quote or per-track annual billing.
Questions
Is Record Union free?
A free plan is available, but the pricing model is paid. No free trial is offered.
How much do the listed plans cost?
Top Dog plans cost $14.00 per year for 1–2 tracks, $17.00 for 3–5, and $20.00 for 6–12, covering seven popular services. World Domination plans cost $19.00, $24.00 and $29.00 per year for those respective track ranges, covering 20+ services.
Which platforms can I use?
Record Union is available on the web.
Which music services can receive releases?
Destinations include Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora and Deezer, among others.
Does Record Union take ownership of my music?
Record Union says copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing remain 100% with the user.
Are there extra fees?
A UPC can be added for a one-time fee of $10.00 when a release requires one. Paid upgrades include Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority, Spotify Pre-Save, YouTube Content ID and a royalty upgrade to 92.5%.
Facts from Record Union's own pages
- Collaborator royalties
- Royalty Splits beta supports monthly collaborator splits and one-time payments with recoups. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Delivery timing
- The site says tracks can be available worldwide just five days after a release is submitted. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · recordunion.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Stockholm, Sweden · recordunion.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Included tools
- Included features include an electronic press kit, release date selection, custom label name, Spotify for Artists access, and Linkfire Smart Links. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations and destinations
- Destinations include Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer and others; Linkfire Smart Links are included. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Notable fee
- A release requiring a UPC can have one added by Record Union for a one-time fee of $10.00. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- Record Union says copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing remain 100% with the user. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Professional upgrades
- Paid upgrades include Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority, Spotify Pre-Save, YouTube Content ID and a royalty upgrade to 92.5%. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Release workflow
- Artists upload music, cover artwork, release metadata and artists, then submit the release for distribution. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- The service provides monthly sales reports and daily streaming data. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says Record Union is GDPR compliant, uses industry-standard measures to protect information, and does not store complete payment or payout details. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page describes support from a human backstage crew of music lovers. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Record Union distributes music to Spotify and more than 20 global music services from one dashboard. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Record Union describes its service as helping independent music makers distribute music to fans worldwide and also offers high-volume plans for labels. · recordunion.com, 9 Oct 2026
Where Record Union stands on Freedom251
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