Switching music distributors doesn't have to mean starting over. If you're moving your catalog to PlayGeet, you can transfer your existing releases while helping preserve your artist profile, streams, playlists, and release history on supported streaming platforms.

The key is to transfer your music correctly. By keeping your metadata, ISRCs, artwork, and audio files consistent, streaming services can recognize your release as the same recording instead of treating it as a brand-new upload.

Whether you're moving from DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, LANDR, UnitedMasters, Ditto Music, or another distributor, this guide explains the process step by step.

Before You Start

Before transferring your catalog, gather the information used for your original release.

Having the correct metadata ready will make the migration smoother and reduce the chances of duplicate releases or mismatched artist profiles.

Prepare the following

• Original WAV audio files

• Album or single artwork

• ISRC codes for every track

• UPC code (if available)

• Original release date

• Song titles

• Artist names

• Contributor information

• Version names (if applicable)

Using the same information across distributors helps streaming platforms identify your release correctly.

How to Transfer Your Music to PlayGeet

Moving your catalog is simple when completed in the correct order.

Step 1 – Create Your PlayGeet Account

Sign up for PlayGeet and choose the distribution plan that best fits your catalog.

Step 2 – Upload Your Existing Release

Create a new release inside your PlayGeet dashboard.

Upload the same:

• Audio files

• Artwork

• Metadata

used for your previous distribution.

Step 3 – Enter Your Existing ISRC Codes

If your release already has ISRCs, enter those exact codes instead of generating new ones.

Using the original ISRCs helps streaming platforms recognize your tracks as existing recordings.

Step 4 – Review Your Metadata

Before submitting, carefully verify:

• Artist name

• Track titles

• Featured artists

• Release title

• Release date

• Language

• Explicit status

• Composer information

Small differences may prevent platforms from matching your existing release.

Step 5 – Submit Your Release

Submit your release through PlayGeet and wait for delivery to the selected streaming platforms.

Processing times vary depending on each platform.

Step 6 – Confirm Your Release Is Live

Before removing your music from your previous distributor, make sure your PlayGeet version is available on major streaming platforms.

Check:

• Spotify

• Apple Music

• Amazon Music

• YouTube Music

• Deezer

• TIDAL

Verify that everything appears correctly.

Step 7 – Remove Your Old Release

Once the new version is live, request a takedown from your previous distributor.

Removing the old release too early may temporarily make your music unavailable.

Keeping Your Streams and Playlist Placements

Many artists worry about losing streams, followers, or playlists when changing distributors.

While streaming platforms make the final decision, using identical release information gives you the best chance of maintaining existing data.

For the best results, keep the following exactly the same:

• ISRC codes

• Audio files

• Track titles

• Release title

• Artist name

• Featured artists

• Release date (when appropriate)

Changing these details may cause platforms to treat the release as a completely new recording.

Can Streams and Playlists Be Preserved?

In many cases, streaming platforms can retain:

• Stream counts

• Playlist placements

• Likes and saves

• Artist profile connections

However, this process is controlled entirely by each streaming service.

PlayGeet cannot guarantee that all historical data will transfer successfully.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common transfer mistakes:

• Generating new ISRCs for existing tracks.

• Uploading different audio masters.

• Changing song titles unnecessarily.

• Using new artwork without a reason.

• Removing your previous release before the new one is live.

• Changing the primary artist name during transfer.

Planning your migration carefully can help avoid unnecessary issues.

After Your Transfer

Once your catalog is live through PlayGeet:

• Confirm every release appears correctly.

• Verify your artist profiles.

• Check each streaming platform.

• Review your metadata.

• Monitor your analytics over the following days.

• Contact PlayGeet Support if you notice any issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my music from another distributor to PlayGeet?

Yes. You can move your existing catalog from another distributor to PlayGeet by uploading your releases and using the same release information.

Will I lose my streams?

Many streaming platforms can retain stream counts when the original ISRCs and metadata remain unchanged, but preservation is ultimately determined by each platform.

Should I delete my old release first?

No. Wait until your PlayGeet release is live before requesting a takedown from your previous distributor.

Can I use new ISRC codes?

For previously released music, it's recommended to use the original ISRC codes whenever possible.

Will my playlists stay the same?

Playlist placements may be retained if streaming platforms successfully match the release, but this cannot be guaranteed.

How long does a transfer take?

Delivery times vary by streaming platform. Allow enough time before removing your previous release to avoid interruptions in availability.