How should I format my soundtrack release?

Format soundtrack titles so listeners can identify the track and the film, television program, or stage production it comes from. Use the same source-title details consistently in the metadata and artwork.

Album and track titles

For album titles, include version information in parentheses or brackets. For example, Movie Title (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

For a track from a film, use the track title followed by “(From ‘Film Title’)” or the equivalent source title in the format accepted by the submission form. Do not abbreviate “Original Soundtrack” as O.S.T. in a track title.

For a compilation with tracks from different productions, identify the correct film or production for each track. Do not attach one film title to unrelated tracks.

A remix that is not part of the original soundtrack should not be presented as an original soundtrack recording.

Stage and soundtrack versions

For a musical, include the production year and location when needed to distinguish the recording. Use “Original” only for the first staging or release that qualifies as original.

Use version information in parentheses or brackets where appropriate. Ensure soundtrack wording on artwork matches the release metadata.