GTIN/UPC Registration (GS1 US)

Service Description

If you plan to distribute your music physically or digitally and want to track sales properly, you'll need official UPCs—also known as GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers). We provide expert support to help you register directly with GS1 US, the global authority for issuing UPC barcodes that are recognized across all major platforms, retailers, and distributors. Whether you're releasing singles, EPs, albums, vinyl, or merchandise, our GTIN/UPC Registration service ensures your products are correctly coded and ready for the global market. Owning your own GS1-issued UPCs not only increases your professionalism but also ensures your products won’t be flagged or miscategorized on platforms like Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, or retail POS systems. Unlike resold barcodes, GS1 registration links your UPCs to your business name—building trust with retailers and helping you avoid future metadata conflicts. Service Options: 🔹 Company Prefix (10 Codes) This option is ideal for independent artists and small labels who only need a few UPCs for specific releases. We assist with selecting the right GS1 plan, completing your registration, and understanding how to assign UPCs to your releases. You’ll also receive guidance on how to use your codes when distributing music digitally or printing physical copies. 🔹 Company Prefix Setup (100+ Codes) Designed for active labels and businesses managing a larger catalog. We help you register for a GS1 Company Prefix, which enables you to generate hundreds or thousands of UPCs under one unique company identifier. This is the industry standard for scaling releases and organizing product data across platforms. 🔹 Metadata Planning Add-on As an optional service, we provide a planning worksheet and one-on-one guidance for mapping UPCs to your metadata, ISRCs, and product formats. This ensures smooth ingestion across distribution services, performance rights organizations, and royalty tracking platforms. With our GTIN/UPC Registration service, you gain the tools and knowledge to properly label, distribute, and monetize your music in a globally recognized format. Let us help you do it right the first time. Note: This service may require payment of third-party platform fees.