Prepare your master
Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV — 24-bit / 48kHz is the delivery standard. Listen to the whole file once, start to finish, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and end for clicks, and leave no accidental silence at either end.
Artwork that passes review
Artwork requirements vary by destination. Confirm the current file, colour, text and logo rules before delivery.
Metadata & codes
Metadata is how the world finds you: artist name spelled exactly the same way every release, the real title with no decoration, the correct language and genre tags. Identifier codes — ISRC for the recording, UPC for the release — are assigned during onboarding; you do not need to buy them anywhere.
Choose your release date
Give yourself runway. A date several weeks out leaves room for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Align the date with anything you control — a video, a show, a post series — so the release lands with support rather than alone.
Apply for your invite
Mazufa is invite-only. Complete applications enter a human-review queue subject to capacity. Submitting never creates an account; approved applicants may receive a private onboarding invitation.
After approval
Once onboarded, an eligible release is prepared to current destination specifications. Available reporting depends on platform data and account access.
An ISRC identifies a recording; reporting and royalty coverage depend on each platform and agreement.
The barcode of your release — one per single, EP or album.
Digital Service Provider — a music service such as Spotify, Apple Music or Anghami, subject to current availability.
A UPC identifies a whole release for participating services. This guide explains how it differs from an ISRC; code availability follows the current plan and applicable agreement.
What a UPC identifies
A UPC identifies the release as a product — the single, EP or album as a whole — while an ISRC identifies each individual recording inside it. Stores use the UPC to list your release, ring up sales and report them back to you and the charts. You need one UPC per release. You don't have to buy one yourself — a distributor assigns a valid UPC automatically when you release.
UPC and ISRC — how they differ
| UPC | ISRC | |
|---|---|---|
| Identifies | The release (single/EP/album) | A single recording (track) |
| How many you need | One per release | One per track |
| Used for | Sales & store listing | Stream/play tracking |
| Who provides it | Your distributor — current | Your distributor — current |
Think of it this way: a UPC identifies the release and an ISRC identifies a recording. With Mazufa Records, code availability and reporting treatment follow the current plan, applicable agreement and each service's matching rules.
Frequently asked
What is a UPC code for music?
A UPC (Universal Product Code) is a unique number that identifies a music release — a single, EP or album — so stores can list it, sell it and report sales. Each release gets one UPC.
Do I need to buy a UPC?
Code requirements and availability vary by distributor, release and current plan; confirm the applicable terms before submission.
What's the difference between a UPC and an ISRC?
A UPC identifies the whole release (the product), while an ISRC identifies each individual recording. An album has one UPC and one ISRC per track.
Do I need a new UPC for each release?
Yes — one UPC per release. A single, an EP and an album each get their own UPC, even if some tracks overlap.
How do I get a UPC for free?
Review the current plan and applicable agreement for the relevant feature, pricing and eligibility terms.
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Release with a current UPC included.
Mazufa pricing, eligible services, fees, deductions, ownership and royalties follow the current plan and applicable agreement.