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4. The Technical Sequence: Release 2 (2-Track EP)

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

One month later, you release "Song B."

<ul> <li><strong>Tracks:</strong> "Song A" and "Song B"</li> <li><strong>Release 2:</strong> You create a new release with your distributor, this time a "2-track EP" containing both "Song A" and "Song B."</li> <li><strong>Distributor Action:</strong> Your distributor assigns a *brand new UPC* (e.g., `UPC-002`) to this "2-track EP" release. Crucially, when you submit "Song A" again, you *must instruct your distributor to use its original ISRC* (`ISRC-A`). "Song B" will be assigned a new ISRC (e.g., `ISRC-B`).</li> <li><strong>Spotify Result:</strong> A new "2-track EP" appears on Spotify under `UPC-002`. "Song A" now exists both as a single (`UPC-001`) and as part of the EP (`UPC-002`). *All streams of `ISRC-A` from either product accumulate*.</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