*A note regarding CD Baby Pro Publishing
- Do you need to make changes to songwriter and/or publisher information on a legacy CD Baby Pro Publishing release? If so, please use this request form to submit your request.
- Not sure what to choose? Keep reading, we'll help!
- Do you need to make changes your distribution only? Check out this article.
If your legacy CD Baby Pro Publishing release has been finalized for distribution, here are the kinds of requests you can submit:
- Ownership Changes/Songwriter Splits
- Downgrade from Pro to Standard
- Cancel my CD Baby Pro Administration Service
- Submit Letter of Direction
- Songwriter Name Change
- Make songwriter collecting or non-collecting
- Add/Fix Self-Owned Publishing Affiliation
- Works Registration Issues
If your title has NOT been delivered to the partners, click here.
This form should only be used if you must request changes to legacy CD Baby Pro Publishing releases that have been finalized for distribution. The only exceptions to this rule are the “Downgrade from Pro to Standard” and “Submit Letter of Direction” options mentioned below.
1) Ownership Changes/Songwriter Splits
It is essential to have the correct songwriter splits entered with your Performance Rights Organization (PRO) and other collection societies. We understand that you may need to adjust songwriter splits after the distribution process has taken place. Remember, it’s always good to have a split sheet signed by you and your co-writers!
Check out this DIY Musicians Blog article for more information on split sheets.
This would be the correct option to use to add or remove a songwriter as well since we would be updating the song splits in this case.
Please read this Help Center article for more information on how to submit this request.
2) Downgrade from Pro to Standard
Did you sign up a release for CD Baby Pro Publishing, but change your mind? We can downgrade your release to Standard for you.
You can request a downgrade using this option regardless of whether your submission has been finalized for distribution or not.
Please read this Help Center article for more information on how to submit this request.
3) Cancel my CD Baby Pro Administration Service
CD Baby Pro Publishing can only be cancelled after your one-year term is up. For more information, please refer to the terms of service Publishing Addendum which is included at the bottom of the CD Baby Artist Agreement.
Please review this Help Center article for instructions on submitting a request to cancel Pro Publishing.
4) Submit Letter of Direction
This option will not result in us making any changes, but if you are having trouble completing the "Enter current affiliation info" form in the Pro Publishing Admin section of your account we can help!
Make sure you read this Help Center article first before submitting this kind of request.
5) Songwriter name change
Did you misspell your songwriter name? Did your last name change? Use this option to request a change to a songwriter name. Keep in mind, changing a songwriter name will update that name across all Pro releases that the songwriter appears on. The songwriter name we have on file must match how it appears with your PRO.
6) Make songwriter collecting or non-collecting
Use this option if you need to change yourself, or a co-writer from collecting to non-collecting, or the other way around.
7) Add/Fix Self-Owned Publishing Affiliation
Do you have a self-owned publishing affiliation with your PRO? If so, you can use this option to add your publishing affiliation to your account. If you've already added your publisher but misspelled it or changed the name, you can also use this option to request an update to your publisher name. The publisher name we have on file must match how it appears with your PRO.
8) Works Registration Issues
Are you seeing issues with your songs at your PRO or another collection society? If so, you will use this option on the form to notify our Pro Publishing team of the issues you are noticing.
But I haven't delivered my project to the digital partners
If your submission has not been finalized for distribution, you can simply click the green "Need to make changes" button on the right of your Title Overview instead of us. That will unlock it and allow you to make any necessary changes instead of using this form.
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*The CD Baby Pro Publishing service was discontinued as of August 8th, 2023. Any paid release which was signed up for CD Baby Pro Publishing prior to August 8th, 2023 is considered a legacy Pro release and will continue to receive Pro Publishing services. CD Baby now offers a new expanded suite of revenue amplifiers called “CDB Boost” instead.
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