Yes, you can migrate your entire catalog to UMW Recordings at no additional cost, preserving both your ID codes and your track history on digital platforms. This process is ideal for artists who have previously released music with other services such as DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Amuse , and others.
💰 Is there a cost to migrate my music to UMW?
No. UMW doesn't charge any additional fees to transfer your music catalog. You just need to have an active plan (such as Artist BASIC ) and you'll be able to upload your previous content without any restrictions or hidden costs.
🧾 How does catalog transfer work?
The process is manual, but simple and secure . To ensure your content maintains its history and ranking, you must have the following key elements in place:
Necessary files that you must extract from your previous distributor:
🎵 Professional quality audio files (WAV or FLAC).
🖼️ Original covers in high resolution (JPG or PNG, minimum 3000x3000 px).
📄 Complete metadata (titles, credits, genres, dates, etc.).
🔑 ISRC code of each track.
🔗 UPC code of the full release (album, EP or single).
Loading material in UMW:
During the distribution process, be sure to enter the same ISRC for each track and the same UPC for each release that you used with your previous distributor.
Make sure the names, dates, and credits are identical so platforms recognize the content as existing.
What are ISRC and UPC codes and why are they important for migration?
🎧 ISRC (International Standard Recording Code)
Identify each individual audio track .
It is unique to each recording and allows you to track:
Reproductions
Monetization
Inclusion in playlists
Position in algorithms
📌 If you keep the same ISRC, Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms will recognize your song as the same , preserving:
Historical reproductions
Editorial positioning
Royalty Tracking
💽 UPC (Universal Product Code)
Identify the full release (album, EP, or single as a whole).
Allows you to track sales, streaming revenue, monthly reports, etc.
If you're migrating an album or EP, it's critical to use the same original UPC to maintain product consistency across digital platforms.
⚠️ What happens if you don't use the same codes?
If you do not provide the original ISRC and UPC :
Platforms will consider your music as a new release , even if it's the same content.
You'll lose your previous play count , followers may see duplicates, and you may disappear from playlists.
In the worst case, you could create catalog conflicts and make it difficult to monetize or verify your profile.