How to Take Down Your Music from Your Previous Distributor

Once your transferred releases are live on DistroVibe and your stream counts and playlist placements have linked on major DSPs (such as Spotify and Apple Music), you can request takedowns through your former distributor.

Important Pre-Takedown Checklist

• Confirm Both Versions Are Live: Ensure your DistroVibe release shows as Live and is visible on the platforms alongside your old version.

• Verify Metadata & Stream Linking: Confirm that stream counts have linked (for example on Spotify) before taking down the old release, to avoid a gap in availability or loss of playlist placement.

• Do Not Remove Too Early: Requesting a takedown before the new version is live and linked can cause temporary downtime and playlist removal.

Distributor-Specific Takedown Instructions

Below are the usual steps for requesting takedowns on major distribution platforms. Other distributors change their menus from time to time, so if a step does not match what you see, check your distributor's own help center or contact their support.

Amuse

1. Log in via the mobile app or web portal at amuse.io.

2. Go to My Music and click on the release you want to remove.

3. Select Take down release and confirm.

AWAL

1. Log in to the AWAL Workstation and navigate to Support.

2. Submit a support ticket including the UPC(s) and release titles for the projects you are removing.

3. AWAL processes takedowns manually; watch your registered email for confirmation from their support team.

CD Baby

1. Log into your CD Baby account.

2. Navigate to Albums & Singles (or View All Releases).

3. Click View/Edit next to the specific release.

4. Click Distribution, then select Cancellation Options.

5. Complete the cancellation form and submit.

DistroKid

1. Log in to your DistroKid account.

2. Select the release you wish to remove from stores.

3. Click Edit Release.

4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Remove this release from all stores.

Ditto Music

1. Log into your Ditto Music dashboard.

2. Navigate to My Releases under the My Music tab.

3. Click the dropdown menu next to the target release and click Takedown.

LANDR

1. Log in to your LANDR account and open the Distribution dashboard.

2. Click Manage on the release you want to remove.

3. Select the option to remove the release from stores.

Stem

1. Email Stem support from your registered account email (or contact your Account Manager) with the following details:

   • Artist Name

   • Release Title

   • UPC

   • Reason for takedown (e.g., "Catalog transfer to DistroVibe")

Symphonic

1. Log in to SymphonicMS.

2. Go to Catalog > Releases.

3. Select the release and click Take Down.

TuneCore

1. Log into your TuneCore account.

2. Open your discography and select the release.

3. Choose the option to take the release down from all stores.

UnitedMasters

1. Log in to your UnitedMasters account.

2. Go to the Music section and click the Live tab.

3. Select the release, click the three dots (...) on the right-hand side, and choose Takedown Release.

Takedown Timeline

How long a takedown takes depends on your previous distributor and on each store. Because your DistroVibe version is already live with the same ISRCs and audio, your listeners should still be able to find and play your music while the old version is removed.