# Metadata

## The **Metadata** section provides comprehensive details about the release, including:

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### Release-Level Metadata:

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**Metadata Language**

The language used for all metadata fields.
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**Release Title & Version**

The official release name and any versioning details (e.g. *Deluxe*, *Remastered*).
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**Primary & Secondary Genre**

Main and secondary genre classifications.
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**Catalog ID**

Internal identifier used by the label or distributor.
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**UPC (Universal Product Code)**

A unique 12-digit code that identifies the release. Required for tracking, sales reporting, and DSP delivery.
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**Copyright Information**

Copyright holder name and year of copyright.
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**Catalog ID**

Internal identifier used by the label or distributor.
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**UPC (Universal Product Code)**

A unique 12-digit code that identifies the release. Required for tracking, sales reporting, and DSP delivery.
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**Copyright Information**

Copyright holder name and year of copyright.
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###    **Track-Level Metadata:**

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**Track Title**

The track’s name, including any version or content tags (e.g. *explicit*).
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**Title Version**

The track’s name, including any version or content tags (e.g. *explicit*).
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**Language**

The primary language of the track’s lyrics or spoken content.
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**Track Origin**

Describes the composition type of the track. *Original Work*, *Cover Song*, or *Public Domai*
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**Track Properties**

Describes the nature of the recording. *Remix or Derivative*, *Samples or Stock*, *Mix or Compilation*, *Alternate Version*, *Special Genre*, *Non-Musical Content*, *Includes AI*.
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**ISWC**

International Standard Musical Work Code used to identify compositions.
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**Preview/Clip Start Time**

International Standard Musical Work Code used to identify compositions.
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**Lyrics**

Field for entering or managing track lyrics.
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###  Best Practices

• Always double-check localized titles for accuracy in each language.

• Ensure your UPC and ISWC codes are valid and not duplicated.

• For UGC platforms, set a Preview Start Time that highlights the most engaging part of the track.