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Record Union
Stockholm, Sweden
What it is
Record Union is a web service for independent music makers and labels to distribute releases from one dashboard. Artists upload audio, cover artwork, release metadata, and artist information, then submit the release for delivery. Plans send music to seven popular streaming and download services or to more than 20 global services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Deezer. Record Union says tracks can become available worldwide five days after submission. The service provides monthly sales reports, daily streaming data, release-date selection, a custom label name, an electronic press kit, Spotify for Artists access, and Linkfire Smart Links. Its 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%. Users retain copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing. Annual plans range from $14 a year for 1–2 tracks on seven services to $29 a year for 6–12 tracks on all 20+ services. A free plan is listed, but no free trial.
For and against
For
- Distributes through seven or more than 20 services
- Monthly sales reports and daily streaming data
- Users retain copyright and distribution control
- Includes electronic press kit and Smart Links
- Free plan is available
Against
- Release counts are capped on listed plans
- Free trial is not offered
- Some upgrades cost extra
- UPC addition costs $10.00 once
The verdict
Record Union combines release delivery, reporting, promotional tools, and collaborator royalty features. Its annual paid plans vary by track count and destination coverage, with a free plan also listed.
Who it suits
Record Union suits independent artists distributing music worldwide and labels handling higher volumes. It is designed for web-based release submission and reporting.
Plans and prices
Top Dog (1–2 tracks)
1–2 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Top Dog (3–5 tracks)
3–5 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (1–2 tracks)
1–2 tracks · All 20+ global music services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Top Dog (6–12 tracks)
6–12 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (3–5 tracks)
3–5 tracks · All 20+ global music services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (6–12 tracks)
6–12 tracks · All 20+ global music services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (13–99 tracks)
13–99 tracks · All 20+ global music services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Top Dog (13–99 tracks)
13–99 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Label Major
High-volume plans for labels
Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
On the record
- Collaborator royalties
- Royalty Splits beta supports monthly collaborator splits and one-time payments with recoups.recordunion.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Delivery timing
- The site says tracks can be available worldwide just five days after a release is submitted.recordunion.com · read 9 Oct 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- Record Union says copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing remain 100% with the user.recordunion.com · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
- Release workflow
- Artists upload music, cover artwork, release metadata and artists, then submit the release for distribution.recordunion.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- The service provides monthly sales reports and daily streaming data.recordunion.com · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page describes support from a human backstage crew of music lovers.recordunion.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Record Union distributes music to Spotify and more than 20 global music services from one dashboard.recordunion.com · read 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 · read 9 Oct 2026
