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3. The Technical Sequence: Release 1 (Single)

Part 2 • Technical Execution of the Waterfall Strategy (UPC/ISRC)

Let's use a 4-track EP as an example.

<ul> <li><strong>Track:</strong> "Song A"</li> <li><strong>Release 1:</strong> You create a "single" release with your distributor, containing only "Song A."</li> <li><strong>Distributor Action:</strong> Your distributor assigns a new UPC (e.g., `UPC-001`) to this "Song A" single release. They will also assign an ISRC (e.g., `ISRC-A`) to the individual track "Song A."</li> <li><strong>Spotify Result:</strong> "Song A" appears on Spotify as a single under `UPC-001`. Its streams and saves are attributed to `ISRC-A`.</li> </ul>

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In this module: Technical Execution of the Waterfall Strategy (UPC/ISRC)10 steps
  1. 1Understanding UPCs: The Release Identifier
  2. 2Understanding ISRCs: The Track Identifier
  3. 3The Technical Sequence: Release 1 (Single)
  4. 4The Technical Sequence: Release 2 (2-Track EP)
  5. 5The Technical Sequence: Subsequent Releases
  6. 6Why Using the Same ISRC is Non-Negotiable
  7. 7Communicating with Your Distributor
  8. 8Verifying ISRC Assignment in Spotify for Artists
  9. 9The Appearance on Spotify: "Appears On"
  10. 10Your Actionable ISRC/UPC Checklist