Digital platforms (DSPs) have set the minimum distribution time for releases to be 5 business days, to ensure that music releases go from delivery to live without any errors or delays.
Review Time
Upon completion of a distribution on Random Sounds, the release is moved to In Review status, so our team can verify that everything is correct.
The approval time for a release varies depending on the team's plan:
Plan Type | Review Time |
Premium Plan | 1 to 48 business hours |
Basic Plan | 24 to 72 business hours |
We recommend that releases be distributed as far in advance as possible to ensure a smooth review and distribution.
Distribution Time
When approved, the release is distributed to all selected platforms, and automatically switches to the Sent to Partners status.
Platforms take between 1 and 48 hours to receive releases.
Recommended Time
Spotify recommends that all distributors they work with release at least 5 business days in advance.
Spotify recommends this in its Service Level Guidelines.