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albums with tracks added to your catalog.

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Prepare and Upload Your Data

This feature makes it easy for you to add new albums to your catalog.
Follow the instructions below to begin the process:

  1. Download and save the latest Catalog Template to your computer by clicking the link provided below.
    If you already have the latest template move on to step 2.
  2. Locate the template on your computer and fill-in the appropriate album data for albums you wish to add.
    If you require additional assistance with the template, download the Catalog Specification for instructions.
  3. Click the Browse button below to choose the filled-in template.
  4. Once you have chosen the proper file, click the Upload button. This will take you to the Review & Import section.
    It may take a few minutes to upload your file, depending on the file size and your connection speed.

We recommend that you upload 1 album before attempting to upload multiple albums in order to familiarize yourself with the process.

Download Files

  • Catalog Template (version 6.0 - last updated: Oct 2009) /rps/distribution?c=metadata_template Download and use the latest template to add albums to your catalog
  • Catalog Specification (version 6.0 - last updated: Oct 2009) /rps/distribution?c=metadata_spec_pdf Download the Catalog Specification for your reference

Upload File

No albums will be added to your catalog as a result of this upload.

Review and Import Your Data

albums with tracks are ready for your review. View entire file

  1. Review the results of the upload below to make sure your album data is what you would like to add to your catalog.
    (if you navigate away from this page, your upload will be saved but not imported until you click the Import button.)
    • Click the arrow to expand and view the details for each section.
    • Use the "< prev" and "more >" links on the left to scroll through album information.
    • Mouse over the colored fields and icons for additional information.
  2. Some albums may require your attention before they can be added to your catalog. One of two actions can be taken at this time:
    • Discard this upload and correct items in your original spreadsheet and start the process over again.

    OR

    • Download the spreadsheet of albums that will not be imported so that they can be corrected later and proceed with the Import.
    • At this point only the albums listed in the "Albums that will be imported" section will be added to your catalog.
    • The spreadsheet of non-imported albums can be worked on and used to start the import process over again.
  3. Click the Import button to add the validated albums to your catalog or click the Discard button to cancel this import and begin again.

albums will be added to your catalog when you click the import button.

Albums that will be imported

0 are is ready for import.

6 is are ready for import but error not ready for distribution . Distribution requires additional album data before it can be delivered.

Albums that will not be imported

7 Download this album Download these albums appears to be a duplicate of an existing album appear to be duplicates of existing albums in your catalog.

9 Download this album Download these albums contains errors and cannot be added to your catalog at this time.

No metadata was found.

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