Quick answer

Yes, in most cases. CD Baby offers a paid upgrade called FastForward ($29.99) that prioritizes your release in the inspection queue and speeds up delivery to platforms. You might consider it if your release schedule is tight — for example, if you have an upcoming event, promotion, or coordinated launch.

What's happening and why

When you submit a release, it enters an inspection queue before CD Baby delivers it to streaming platforms and download stores. Inspection times vary depending on volume, and there's no way to move up in the standard queue without upgrading to FastForward.

With FastForward, your release gets priority inspection with a faster response time of 1–2 business days, along with expedited delivery once inspection is complete.

How do I add FastForward?

When submitting a new release

Select the FastForward option during checkout when you submit your release.

If your release is already in the inspection queue

1. Go to your Title Overview page and click I Need to Make Changes to pull it out of inspection
2. Once unlocked, click Submit for Distribution
3. Click I'm ready to submit for distribution
4. Select Add to cart when the FastForward pop-up appears
5. Complete payment at checkout

Once FastForward is active, you can access priority support by going to your Title Overview and selecting the Priority Support option.

What should I know before purchasing?

• FastForward speeds up CD Baby's inspection and delivery process — it doesn't control how quickly platforms publish your release on their end
• Not all genres are eligible (classical releases, for example, may be excluded)
• The FastForward fee is nonrefundable once paid