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Record Union

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Spec score 7.3 #22 of 31 in Music Distribution Platforms

What it is

Record Union is a web-based music distribution service for independent artists and labels. Artists upload music, cover artwork, release metadata, and artist information, then submit releases from one dashboard. Plans deliver to seven popular streaming and download services or more than 20 global services, including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Deezer. Record Union says tracks can be available worldwide five days after submission. The service provides monthly sales reports, daily streaming data, release-date selection, a custom label name, an electronic press kit, Spotify for Artists access, and Linkfire Smart Links. Its Royalty Splits beta supports monthly collaborator splits and one-time payments with recoups. Paid upgrades include Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority, Spotify Pre-Save, YouTube Content ID, and a 92.5% royalty option. Users retain copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing. Listed annual plans run from $14 a year to $29 a year, depending on tracks and destinations.

Spec sheet

What it does
Record Union distributes music to Spotify and more than 20 global music services from one dashboard.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Support
The pricing page describes support from a human backstage crew of music lovers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Headquarters
Stockholm, SwedenRead 28 Sep 2026 · recordunion.com
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · recordunion.com
Collaborator royalties
Royalty Splits beta supports monthly collaborator splits and one-time payments with recoups.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Delivery timing
The site says tracks can be available worldwide just five days after a release is submitted.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Included tools
Included features include an electronic press kit, release date selection, custom label name, Spotify for Artists access, and Linkfire Smart Links.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Integrations and destinations
Destinations include Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, iTunes, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer and others; Linkfire Smart Links are included.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Notable fee
A release requiring a UPC can have one added by Record Union for a one-time fee of $10.00.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Ownership
Record Union says copyright ownership and control of distribution and publishing remain 100% with the user.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Professional upgrades
Paid upgrades include Rapid Delivery, Pitch Priority, Spotify Pre-Save, YouTube Content ID and a royalty upgrade to 92.5%.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Release workflow
Artists upload music, cover artwork, release metadata and artists, then submit the release for distribution.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Reporting
The service provides monthly sales reports and daily streaming data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Security and privacy
The privacy policy says Record Union is GDPR compliant, uses industry-standard measures to protect information, and does not store complete payment or payout details.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Who it serves
Record Union describes its service as helping independent music makers distribute music to fans worldwide and also offers high-volume plans for labels.Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com

Plans and prices

Top Dog (1–2 tracks) $14 a year $14/yr 1–2 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Top Dog (3–5 tracks) $17 a year $17/yr 3–5 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (1–2 tracks) $19 a year $19/yr 1–2 tracks · All 20+ global music services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Top Dog (6–12 tracks) $20 a year $20/yr 6–12 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (3–5 tracks) $24 a year $24/yr 3–5 tracks · All 20+ global music services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (6–12 tracks) $29 a year $29/yr 6–12 tracks · All 20+ global music services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Label Major Priced on request Get custom quote High-volume plans for labels Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
Top Dog (13–99 tracks) Price not published $1.50/tr/yr 13–99 tracks · Seven popular streaming and download services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com
World Domination (13–99 tracks) Price not published $1.50/tr/yr 13–99 tracks · All 20+ global music services Read 9 Oct 2026 · recordunion.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Distribution from one web dashboard
  • Options for seven or 20+ services
  • Monthly sales and daily streaming data
  • Copyright and publishing control remain with users
  • Spotify for Artists and Linkfire included

Limits

  • Release capacity is capped
  • No free trial
  • Some plans have no listed price
  • UPC addition can cost $10.00 once

Who it suits

It suits independent music makers distributing releases to streaming and download services, as well as labels needing high-volume plans.

Verdict

Record Union combines upload, distribution, reporting, artist tools, and optional royalty features for independent releases. Annual pricing varies by track count and destination coverage, with additional upgrades and a possible UPC fee.

Where Specifiction places it

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