how do i release music on Amazon Music?

through a distributor like OGRECORDS™. amazon does not offer direct uploads for artists.

will my song then be playable via alexa?

yes. songs delivered to Amazon Music can be played via voice command on Alexa devices – for listeners with a qualifying subscription.

will my song appear on Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited?

new releases land in the Amazon Music Unlimited catalog. Amazon decides which additional Prime catalogs a song appears in.

how long does it take for my song to be on Amazon Music?

after our review and delivery, usually a few business days. plan at least one week in advance.

how much does it cost to release on Amazon Music?

no fixed costs. we keep 10% of the revenue, your rights remain fully yours.

AMAZON MUSIC · RELEASE MUSIC

Release music on Amazon Music from prime to alexa.

Amazon Music reaches listeners via Prime, Music Unlimited, and millions of smart speakers. Anyone who says “Alexa, play…” only gets music that has been officially delivered. With OGRECORDS^™, you can get your song on Amazon Music and all other stores with one upload – no subscription needed.

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10% revenue share, no subscription
ISRC & UPC included
you keep your masters

delivery time after approval: 2–5 business days
Amazon Music
estimated per stream value: ≈ $0.004
≈ $4.00 per 1,000 streams, gross
our commission: 10%
revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
master rights: 100%
remain yours – always

How does my song get on Amazon Music?

Amazon accepts music from independent artists through distributors. You create your release with us, we assign ISRC and UPC, check the files, and deliver them by the release date. Your song will then be available on Amazon Music Prime, Music Unlimited, and HD catalogs – and accessible via voice command through Alexa.

HD, Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos

Amazon Music Unlimited streams lossless in HD and Ultra HD. Upload the best possible master, ideally as a 24-bit file. A Dolby Atmos mix can also be uploaded and will be delivered as a spatial version – also to Apple Music and TIDAL.

alexa: why metadata matters here

voice search doesn't forgive typos. listeners say titles and artists as they pronounce them – a creatively spelled name, unnecessary special characters, or additions to the title make the song hard to find by voice. keep titles and artist names consistent across all releases.

track amazon streams in the dashboard

In addition to Amazon Music for Artists, you can see streams and listeners from Amazon Music directly in your OGRECORDS^™ dashboard – alongside other platforms, so you can compare where your release is really performing.

STEP-BY-STEP

5 steps to get your song on Amazon Music

01
register for free
create an account, digitally sign the distribution agreement, confirm your identity.
02
upload master and cover
WAV, FLAC or AIFF, cover art 3000 × 3000 pixels or larger. Optionally, a Dolby Atmos mix for the spatial audio version.
03
name title and artist clearly
choose spelling as fans would pronounce it – this helps alexa find your song.
04
select stores and date
Amazon Music is pre-selected with all stores. The release date is at least five business days in the future.
05
submit and promote
after review, we deliver. share your smartlink – amazon users land directly in their app.

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EARNINGS

how much do streams on Amazon Music pay?

Amazon Music pays for streams from Prime and Unlimited subscriptions. The values are averages; how much you actually receive depends on the subscription type and country of your listeners.

streams	estimated value (gross)
1,000	≈ $4.00
10,000	≈ $40.00
100,000	≈ $400.00
1,000,000	≈ $4,000.00

Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.

GET MORE OUT OF IT

how to get more out of Amazon Music

voice-friendly titles

short, clear titles without special characters are found more reliably by alexa.

consistent artist name

use the exact same spelling across all releases so everything appears on one profile.

provide hi-res masters

in hd and ultra hd catalogs, a compressed or overly loud master stands out. provide the best version you have.

compare numbers

check in the analytics dashboard how Amazon is performing compared to Spotify and Apple Music – the audience is often older and more loyal.

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account in minutes, release wizard guides you through every step.

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faq

frequently asked questions about Amazon Music

how do i release music on Amazon Music?: through a distributor like OGRECORDS^™. amazon does not offer direct uploads for artists.
will my song then be playable via alexa?: yes. songs delivered to Amazon Music can be played via voice command on Alexa devices – for listeners with a qualifying subscription.
will my song appear on Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited?: new releases land in the Amazon Music Unlimited catalog. Amazon decides which additional Prime catalogs a song appears in.
how long does it take for my song to be on Amazon Music?: after our review and delivery, usually a few business days. plan at least one week in advance.
how much does it cost to release on Amazon Music?: no fixed costs. we keep 10% of the revenue, your rights remain fully yours.

ONE UPLOAD, ALL STORES

your release doesn't just appear on Amazon Music

With the same upload, you deliver to all platforms in the network – here are the instructions for the most important ones.

All platforms in the network →

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