How do I get my music on Beatport?

Through a distributor that delivers to Beatport, for example OGRECORDS™. Beatport doesn't accept direct uploads from individual artists.

Which genres does Beatport accept?

Beatport specializes in electronic music such as house, techno, trance, drum & bass or dubstep. Releases in other genres are usually not listed.

How long does it take for my track to appear on Beatport?

Much longer than on streaming services. Plan two to three weeks ahead so the track is available on time for release.

How do I earn on Beatport?

Per download sold. A sale brings in more than a stream, but the audience is smaller and very genre-specific.

What does it cost to release on Beatport?

No fixed costs. We keep 10% of every Beatport sale, and the rest and all rights are yours.

BEATPORT · ELECTRONIC RELEASE

Release music on Beatport where DJs shop.

Beatport is the most important store for electronic music: DJs buy tracks there for their sets, and labels compete in the genre charts. If you produce house, techno, drum & bass or other electronic genres, you belong on Beatport. With OGRECORDS^™ one upload delivers your release there and to every streaming platform.

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

Delivery time after approval: 5–14 business days
Beatport
Estimate per stream: no per-stream model
Payouts work differently, see below
Our commission: 10%
Revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
Master rights: 100%
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Is my song a fit for Beatport?

Beatport specializes in electronic music. Releases outside electronic genres are usually not listed, and the genre you choose decides which category and charts your track shows up in. So pick the genre as precisely as you can. A melodic techno track between minimal releases won't find its buyers.

More lead time than streaming services

Beatport takes noticeably longer after approval than Spotify or Apple Music. Plan two to three weeks for Beatport releases from the start, so your track is available there on release day too. That matters most when DJs have already planned it for a particular weekend.

Downloads, not streams

On Beatport, DJs buy tracks as files, usually WAV, AIFF or high-quality MP3. Earnings come per sale, not per stream. A single sale brings in much more than a stream, but there are fewer buyers and the audience is very specific.

DJ-friendly tracks

DJs need intros and outros they can mix. So don't deliver your track only as a radio edit: a longer version with a clear beat at the start and end gets played in sets much more often. And every time a DJ plays it, new people hear it.

STEP BY STEP

5 steps to get your track on Beatport

01
Sign up for free
Create an account, sign the distribution agreement online, verify your identity. You don't need your own label for Beatport.
02
Upload your track in top quality
WAV, FLAC or AIFF in full resolution, because DJs play your track on big systems. Artwork from 3000 × 3000 pixels.
03
Choose the genre precisely
The electronic genre decides the category and charts on Beatport. Specific beats general.
04
Set a date with lead time
Beatport is preselected. Pick a release date two to three weeks out.
05
Submit and send to DJs
After delivery you send the track to DJs and promo lists. Beatport sales on release day count toward the charts.

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EARNINGS

How do you earn with Beatport?

Beatport pays per download sold, not per stream. How much a sale brings depends on the store price and the format. Since there's no per-stream model, we don't show a stream table here. Such a number would be made up.

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 Beatport

Focus on release day

Sales in the first days decide the charts. Announce the date to DJs and your community early.

DJ promo in advance

Send the track to DJs who play your genre before release. Support in sets creates demand before the track can be bought.

Don't forget streaming

The same upload also goes to Spotify, Apple Music and others. That's where the fans who heard your track in the club keep listening.

A master for the club

A clean, punchy master without clipping is a must on big systems. The automatic quality check flags overloads before delivery.

Ready for Beatport?

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 Beatport

How do I get my music on Beatport?: Through a distributor that delivers to Beatport, for example OGRECORDS^™. Beatport doesn't accept direct uploads from individual artists.
Which genres does Beatport accept?: Beatport specializes in electronic music such as house, techno, trance, drum & bass or dubstep. Releases in other genres are usually not listed.
How long does it take for my track to appear on Beatport?: Much longer than on streaming services. Plan two to three weeks ahead so the track is available on time for release.
How do I earn on Beatport?: Per download sold. A sale brings in more than a stream, but the audience is smaller and very genre-specific.
What does it cost to release on Beatport?: No fixed costs. We keep 10% of every Beatport sale, and the rest and all rights are yours.

ONE UPLOAD, ALL STORES

Besides Beatport, 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.

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