release music on beatport where djs shop.
beatport is the most important store for electronic music: djs buy tracks there for their sets, labels compete in the genre charts. if you produce house, techno, drum & bass or other electronic genres, you belong on beatport. with OGRECORDS™ you deliver your release there and to all streaming platforms – from one upload.
- 10% revenue share, no subscription
- ISRC & UPC included
- you keep your masters
- delivery time after approval
- 5–14 business daysBeatport
- estimated per stream value
- no per-stream modelpayouts work differently – see below
- our commission
- 10%revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
- master rights
- 100%remain yours – always
is my song suitable for beatport?
beatport specializes in electronic music. releases outside electronic genres are generally not listed there, and the chosen genre determines which category and charts your track appears in. therefore, choose the genre as precisely as possible – a melodic techno track among minimal releases will not find its buyers.
more lead time than streaming services
Beatport takes noticeably longer than Spotify or Apple Music after release. Plan two to three weeks for Beatport releases from the start, so your track is available there on release day – especially if DJs have already scheduled it for a specific weekend.
downloads instead of streams
on Beatport, DJs buy tracks as files, usually in WAV, AIFF, or high-quality MP3. revenue is generated per sale, not per stream. a single purchase brings significantly more than a stream – but the number of buyers is smaller and the target audience is very precisely defined.
DJ-ready tracks
DJs need mixable intros and outros. therefore, don't just deliver your track as a radio edit: a longer version with a clear beat at the beginning and end is played much more often in sets – and every time a DJ plays it, new listeners discover it.
in 5 steps: how to get your track on Beatport
- 01
register for free
create an account, digitally sign the distribution agreement, confirm identity.
- 02
upload track in best quality
WAV, FLAC, or AIFF in full resolution – DJs play your track on large sound systems. cover art from 3000 × 3000 pixels.
- 03
choose genre precisely
the electronic genre determines the category and charts on Beatport. be specific rather than general.
- 04
set date with lead time
Beatport is pre-selected. choose a release date with two to three weeks lead time.
- 05
submit and send to DJs
after delivery, share the track with DJs and promo lists – Beatport sales on release day count for the charts.
how do you earn with Beatport?
Beatport pays per download sold, not per stream. how much a sale brings depends on the price in the store and the format. because there is no per-stream model, we deliberately do not show a stream table here – such a number would be invented.
Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.
how to get more out of Beatport
bundle release day
purchases in the first few days determine the charts. announce the date early to DJs and in your community.
DJ promo in advance
send the track to DJs who play your genre before the release. support in sets creates demand before the track is available for purchase.
don't forget streaming
the same upload also lands on Spotify, Apple Music, and co. – where fans who heard your track in the club listen.
master for the club
a clean, powerful master without clipping is a must on large sound systems. automatic quality control reports overdriving before delivery.
ready for Beatport?
account in minutes, release wizard guides you through every step.
frequently asked questions about Beatport
how do I get my music on Beatport?
through a distributor that supplies Beatport – for example, OGRECORDS™. Beatport does not accept direct uploads from individual artists.
what genres does Beatport accept?
Beatport specializes in electronic music, such as house, techno, trance, drum & bass, or dubstep. releases of other genres are generally not listed.
how long does it take for my track to be on Beatport?
significantly longer than with streaming services. plan for two to three weeks lead time so that the track is available on time for release.
how do I earn on Beatport?
per download sold. a sale brings more than a stream, but the target audience is smaller and very genre-specific.
what does it cost to release on Beatport?
no fixed costs. we keep 10% of the revenue, you keep all rights.
your release doesn't just appear on Beatport
With the same upload, you deliver to all platforms in the network – here are the instructions for the most important ones.
your track on Beatport – and everywhere else.
one upload for Beatport, Spotify, Apple Music, and all other stores. start for free.
Beatport is a trademark of its respective owner. OGRECORDS™ is an independent music distributor and is not affiliated with Beatport.