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How to Switch Digital Distributors

How to Switch Digital Distributors

Update: 2025-11-10
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Switching digital distributors can feel terrifying — what if you lose your Spotify streams, your playlists, or your hard-earned momentum? In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I safely transferred one of my own tracks (with over 200,000 streams and dozens of playlist placements) from CD Baby to LANDR… without losing a single play.


I’ll share the simple 4-step process to move your release to a new distributor while keeping your existing ISRCs, metadata, and playlists intact. It’s easier than you think — and yes, I tested it myself so you don’t have to.


🎧 In this episode:




  • Why artists and labels might switch digital distributors




  • What actually happens to your stream counts and playlists when you do




  • The exact step-by-step transfer process (CD Baby → LANDR)




  • How to know it worked (and when to delete your old release)




  • Common mistakes to avoid during the switch




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If you’ve been thinking about switching distributors but you’re scared of losing your stats, this episode will show you how to do it confidently — and keep your streams safe.

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How to Switch Digital Distributors

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