What's the difference if I order distribution with my discs or by signing up at www.cdbaby.com alone?

 

Order distribution alone through cdbaby.com:

With CD Baby's Standard Distribution Bundle, you can:

  • Sell your downloads on iTunes, Amazon, Facebook, and beyond
  • Get paid for streams on Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody, and more
  • License your music for TV, movies, and YouTube
  • Make your physical CDs available to 2,000+ stores like Target, and Best Buy
  • We will also register your CD with Gracenote

By ordering with your physical discs you also get: (along with everything listed above)

  • We’ll set up your Artist Members account for you or we’ll ask for your Artist information to link up your title with your existing account
  • We’ll transfer your cover artwork and audio tracks to cdbaby on your behalf - saving you the extra time and effort to do it yourself!
  • We’ll ship 5 copies of your discs for your physical disc sales

Order distribution on cdbaby.com:

The CD Baby Pro Publishing Distribution Bundle includes everything in the Standard Distribution Bundle, plus we will:

  • Register your songs with 50+ global collection societies (including ASCAP, BMI, or SOCAN)
  • Register you as a songwriter with ASCAP, BMI, or SOCAN (or link your existing member account)
  • Collect and pay you for all performance and mechanical license royalties you’re entitled to

By order with your physical discs you also get: (along with everything listed above)

  • We’ll set up your Artist Members account for you or we’ll ask for your Artist information to link up your title with your existing account
  • We’ll transfer your cover artwork and audio tracks to www.cdbaby.com on your behalf - saving you the extra time and effort to do it yourself!
  • We’ll ship 5 copies of your discs for your physical disc sales

Note: There is a $10 fee for each additional songwriter. You must be a resident of the US, UK, or Canada in order to qualify for CD Baby Pro Publishing.