How do I release music on Amazon Music?

Through a distributor like OGRECORDS™. Amazon doesn't offer artists a direct upload.

Can my song then be played through Alexa?

Yes, for listeners with a matching subscription. Songs delivered to Amazon Music can be played by voice on Alexa devices.

Will my song be on Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited?

New releases go into the Amazon Music Unlimited catalog. Which Prime catalogs a song also appears in is up to Amazon.

How long does it take for my song to appear on Amazon Music?

Usually a few business days after our review and delivery. Still, plan at least one week ahead.

What does it cost to release on Amazon Music?

No fixed costs. We keep 10% of your Amazon earnings, and your rights stay entirely with you.

AMAZON MUSIC · RELEASE MUSIC

Release music on Amazon Music from Prime to Alexa.

Amazon Music reaches listeners through Prime, Music Unlimited and millions of smart speakers. When someone says "Alexa, play …", they only get music that was officially delivered. With OGRECORDS^™ one upload brings your song to Amazon Music and every other store, without a subscription.

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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
Estimate per stream: ≈ $0.004
≈ $4.00 per 1,000 streams, gross
Our commission: 10%
Revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
Master rights: 100%
always stay with you

How does my song get on Amazon Music?

Amazon accepts music from independent artists through distributors. You create your release with us, we assign an ISRC and UPC, check the files and deliver on the release date. After that your song is available on Amazon Music and can be played by voice through Alexa.

HD, Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos

Amazon Music Unlimited streams lossless in HD and Ultra HD, so upload the best master you have, ideally a 24-bit file. You can also upload a Dolby Atmos mix. It is delivered as a spatial version, to Apple Music and TIDAL as well.

Alexa: why metadata matters more here

Voice search doesn't forgive typos. Listeners say titles and artist names the way they pronounce them. A creatively spelled name, unnecessary special characters or extras in the title make the song hard to find by voice. Keep titles and artist names the same across all releases.

Track Amazon streams in your dashboard

Besides Amazon Music for Artists, you see Amazon Music streams and listeners right in your OGRECORDS^™ dashboard, next to the other platforms. That way you can compare where your release is really doing well.

STEP BY STEP

5 steps to get your song on Amazon Music

01
Sign up for free
Create an account, sign the distribution agreement online, verify your identity. You don't need an Amazon account of your own for this.
02
Upload master and artwork
WAV, FLAC or AIFF, artwork from 3000 × 3000 pixels. Optionally a Dolby Atmos mix for the Spatial Audio version.
03
Name title and artist clearly
Spell titles and names the way fans would say them. That helps Alexa find your song.
04
Pick stores and date
Amazon Music is preselected along with every other store. The release date has to be at least five business days out.
05
Submit and promote
After our review we deliver. Share your smart link, and Amazon users land straight in their app.

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EARNINGS

How much do streams on Amazon Music pay?

Amazon Music pays for streams out of Prime and Unlimited subscriptions. The figures are averages. How much actually arrives depends on your listeners' subscription type and country.

Streams	Estimate (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 through Alexa.

Consistent artist name

Use exactly the same spelling on every release so everything ends up on one profile.

Deliver a hi-res master

In the HD and Ultra HD catalogs, a compressed or overly loud master stands out. Deliver the best version you have.

Compare your numbers

Check in the analytics dashboard how Amazon develops compared to Spotify and Apple Music. The audience there is often older and more loyal.

Ready for Amazon Music?

Your account is set up in a few minutes, then the release wizard walks you through every step.

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FAQ

Common questions about Amazon Music

How do I release music on Amazon Music?: Through a distributor like OGRECORDS^™. Amazon doesn't offer artists a direct upload.
Can my song then be played through Alexa?: Yes, for listeners with a matching subscription. Songs delivered to Amazon Music can be played by voice on Alexa devices.
Will my song be on Amazon Music Prime and Unlimited?: New releases go into the Amazon Music Unlimited catalog. Which Prime catalogs a song also appears in is up to Amazon.
How long does it take for my song to appear on Amazon Music?: Usually a few business days after our review and delivery. Still, plan at least one week ahead.
What does it cost to release on Amazon Music?: No fixed costs. We keep 10% of your Amazon earnings, and your rights stay entirely with you.

ONE UPLOAD, ALL STORES

Besides Amazon Music, your release lands in every other store

The same upload delivers to every platform in the network. Here are the guides for the most important ones.

All platforms in the network →

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Your song on Amazon Music and Alexa.

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